Budget 2024: Time for Modi 3.0 to focus on rural India and jobs

Budget 2024 Expectations: India's budget may targets rural economy, job creation, and a 5.1% fiscal deficit. Focus includes labor-intensive sectors, MSME credits, services exports, and agricultural infrastructure, addressing unemployment and inflation. Goldman Sachs notes food supply emphasis, while Citi suggests extending incentive schemes. Modi's government returned with Bharatiya Janata Party allies. Sengupta highlights long-term policy impact.