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Key Features of Budget 2012-2013

Key Features of Budget 2012-2013 APPROACH TO THE BUDGET  For Indian economy, recovery was interrupted this year due to intensification of debt crises in Euro zone, political turmoil in Middle East, rise in crude oil price and earthquake in Japan.  GDP is estimated to grow by 6.9 per cent in 2011-12, after having grown at 8.4 per cent in preceding two years.  India however remains front runner in economic growth in any cross-country comparison.  Monetary and fiscal policy response for better part of past 2 years aimed at taming domestic inflationary pressure.  Growth moderated and fiscal balance deteriorated due to tight monetary policy and expanded outlays.  Indicators suggest that economy is turning around as core sectors and manufacturing show signs of recovery.  At this juncture, it is necessary to take hard decision to improve macroeconomic environment and strengthen domestic growth drivers.  Twelfth Five Year Plan to be launched with the aim of “fa