The budget will be a challenging one as the government is struggling to tackle a widening fiscal deficit amid falling tax revenues, but also looking to increase spending in key segments of the economy such as the rural sector in a bid to revive a faltering economy.
For the latest stories ahead of the budget see below:
India's oil ministry seeks cut in excise duty on petrol, diesel in budget
India plans to raise health spending by 11 pct in budget; less than requested India lowers economic growth forecast ahead of budget India plans to boost tourism, travel in annual budget - sources India budget likely to focus on rural areas after Modi's narrow home-state victory India’s finance minister says intends to follow fiscal glide path India pares back planned funding for crucial public health scheme.