Agriculture was termed the first engine of development in Budget 2025. But can it deliver growth? Plenty of schemes and sops is how one may describe the outlay for agriculture in every Budget. But to really improve the lives of farmers and alleviate distress in the sector, we need to alter the incentives for farmers in a way that furthers international competitiveness and boosts exports. Piyush Doshi, Operating Partner at Foundation For Economic Development, in conversation with Ayushman Jamwal on CNN-News18. Watch the full clip.

Reduction in income tax slabs across the board is welcome. But regulatory reforms will always rank first for helping achieve sustained economic growth. On that point, rationalisation of taxes on imports, announced in Union Budget 2025 is highly encouraging.

Every rupee in the hands of the consumer is three times as effective as...", Foundation For Economic Development Director Rahul Ahluwalia says the change in personal income tax slabs is a welcome move for boosting consumption, but also because it will compel the government to keep its expenditure and the fiscal deficit in check. More on the importance of rationalisation of custom duties and deregulation of business. Watch the clip.