Budget 2024 Expectations Live News Updates: When the Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, presents her sixth consecutive Budget on February 1, it is anticipated that she will focus on boosting the rural economy and promoting consumption while managing inflation. Experts suggest that enhancing people s disposable income can contribute to increased consumption. Various strategies can be employed to achieve this goal, such as reducing the tax burden through adjustments to the standard deduction or tax slabs.