India's Interim Budget: What Investors Will Be Watching

The video discusses the political implications of an interim budget, highlighting concerns about farm distress and support for small and medium enterprises. It examines the budget deficit for fiscal year 2019, noting a slight slippage due to underperforming GST revenues and disinvestment targets. The discussion includes projections for fiscal consolidation in 2020 and market reactions to the budget speech. The video also explores potential relief packages for agriculture and SMEs, emphasizing targeted income support.

What factors are contributing to the slippage in GST revenues and disinvestment targets?

What kind of relief packages are expected for small and medium enterprises in the upcoming budget?