CLEAN : India: Economic focus should be put on the rural areas says financial expert

The video discusses the need to boost rural demand through better budget allocation, highlighting the limited impact of income tax benefits on the middle class. It emphasizes the importance of policy certainty for attracting foreign investment, noting a positive change in the dividend distribution tax. The analysis points out concerns over the fiscal deficit and the need for policies that address immediate consumption needs rather than focusing solely on supply-side measures.

What is the main reason for focusing on rural areas according to the first section?

• To improve infrastructure in cities

• To boost rural demand and consumption

• To increase urban employment

• To reduce income tax

Why is policy stability important for foreign investors?

• It reduces the need for foreign investment

• It increases domestic consumption

• It ensures consistent tax rates

• It allows for frequent policy changes

What change in the budget is expected to attract more foreign investment?

• Reduction in rural program funding

• Removal of dividend distribution tax

• Increase in income tax

• Introduction of new trade barriers

What is a major concern mentioned in the third section regarding the fiscal deficit?

• It is being used for capital expenditure

• It is decreasing rapidly

• It is not affecting the economy

• It is financing current consumption

What is the official assessment of the growth slowdown?

• It is unrelated to fiscal policies

• It is a result of increased rural demand

• It is caused by global growth slowdown

• It is due to domestic policy changes

What is the immediate need of the hour according to the final section?

• To reduce foreign investment

• To increase supply-side measures

• To boost consumption

• To increase income tax

What was the missed opportunity in the budget as per the final section?

• Addressing long-term supply needs

• Boosting short-term consumption

• Increasing income tax rates

• Reducing rural program funding