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FY17/18 budget: slower pace of consolidation

The finance ministry faced a delicate balancing act in today’s budget announcement for FY17/18 as it aimed to boost demand while also demonstrating its commitment to fiscal prudence. Given this, it is no surprise that it has opted to slow the pace of fiscal tightening next year.

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