"A 33 per cent increase in capital expenditure to Rs 10 lakh crore, the highest ever, will go a long way in building roads, ports, and airports crucial for making India a reliable investment destination. Investment of Rs 2.4 lac crore in Railways is commendable," said Anand Rathi, Founder & Chairman, Anand Rathi Group. Sensex Climbs 158 Points, Nifty Dips 46 Points on Budget Day.
FM Sitharaman said that the government will take up mangrove plantations along the coastline under the new MISHTI scheme. Mishti means sweetmeats in Bengali.