<h1>India's 2022-23 Budget Boosts Infrastructure, Startups, and Trade; Focuses on Inclusive Growth and Post-Pandemic Resilience.</h1> The Union Budget 2022-23, described by a government minister as a direction-setting initiative, aims to prepare India for the future by addressing macroeconomic and microeconomic concerns with a focus on inclusive development. The budget emphasizes infrastructure development, particularly through the PM Gati Shakti National Plan, and highlights India's resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic, maintaining robust service exports. It also underscores India's potential as a hub for startups, research, and innovation, supported by a strong STEM graduate base. Additionally, the budget outlines progress in Free Trade Agreements with several countries and allocates significant capital spending to boost demand and job creation.