
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is preparing to present her ninth Union Budget, leading a team that combines experienced officials with new appointees. For the first time in years, the budget process may not have a dedicated finance secretary, with Economic Affairs Secretary Anuradha Thakur expected to coordinate. While some long-serving officials remain, key secretarial roles have recently changed, introducing a blend of continuity and transition to the budget-making exercise.
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