Being an election year, it was expected of the government to present a pro poor budget. However, the government has done well in limiting its urge to go overboard with unrealistic tax breaks and freebies and thus put pressure on the next government. It has made sure the CAD (Current Account Deficit) is kept well in the desired limit.
In addition, proposals made in terms of yearly direct cash transfer of Rs. 6,000/- to farmers and the tax rebate under section 87A benefiting low income group is going to translate to more cash in the hands to spend leading to increased purchasing power of low income group. This will further have an incremental effect on economic activity which will be good in terms of GDP growth for the country.