Vaccinating girls against cervical cancer, the launch of more medical colleges, and improved mother-and-child care plans, among others, are seen as big positives for healthcare companies.
India has a population of 511.4 million women aged 15 years and older who are at risk of developing cervical cancer. Cervical cancer ranks as the second most frequent cancer among women in India.
A Moneycontrol poll of economists had shown that the finance minister may target a fiscal deficit of 5.3 percent of the GDP for 2024-25 in its interim budget.
A Moneycontrol poll of 15 economists had also shown the finance ministry may assume a nominal GDP growth of 10.5 percent for 2024-25 in its interim budget calculations.