Most economists think the Bank of Japan will stand pat at its two-day meeting ending Friday because the bank needs time to examine how the economy and markets adapt to tighter monetary policy.
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1 min read19 Aug 2024The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared