Budget 2020 Survey: The mood of the nation

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As February 1 draws near, hope and fear make for a complex interplay in a nation caught in the worst downturn in recent memory. Will the FM deliver? Take this survey. Tell us what you think...

1. What is the one move that can make Budget 2020 a super hit?

Personal income tax cut

A fix for the job crisis

More farm freebies

A divestment gamechanger

Clear selection

2. What is the biggest factor holding the economy back in Modi's 2nd stint?

Fiscal deficit phobia

Global trade turmoil

Shoddy divestment plan

A case of wrong priorities

Clear selection

3. Which could be the best budgetary option to get a grip on fiscal deficit?

Sell off more public firms

Broaden tax base by rejigging slabs

Reduce subsidy outgo

Cut bonus, LTC, etc.

Clear selection

4. What should FM Sitharaman prioritise this time, above all else?

Jobs

Exports

Financials

Infrastructure

Clear selection

5. What has been the biggest dampener under Modi Govt 2.0?

Sops only for low-income groups

No cut so far in income tax

The delay in streamlining GST

No urgency to sell sick PSUs

Clear selection

6. Is it time India accepted that around 5% GDP growth is the new normal?

Yes. Heady days are over

No. There is more steam left

Depends on the reform trajectory

Too early to tell

Clear selection

7. Is there any hope left for a quick turnaround of the economy?

Yes. Budget holds the key

No. All hopes have faded

Yes, but radical changes needed

Not until global turmoil ends

Clear selection

8. What are the chances of hitting the $5-trillion goal in 5 years?

Highly likely

It's a pipe dream

Yes, but it'll take longer

Not without radical reforms

Clear selection

9. What in your view should this budget's main focus be?

Growth at all costs

Setting realistic goals

Ending deficit fixation

Bridging trust deficit

Clear selection

10. What is the step that Budget 2020 must not take?

Relax fiscal deficit target

More sops to corporates

More freebies to farmers

Drag feet on sick PSUs

Clear selection

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