Indian finance minister to present budget amid country's economy downward spiral

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the country's annual budget on Feb 1. It comes at a challenging time -- the Indian economy is in a downward spiral, with economic growth at a six-year low. Some are calling this budget the most consequential one since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took power in 2014. Experts have said that the government needs to encourage spending through job creation and a rise in disposable income.

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