<h1>Finance Minister Prepares Eighth Budget, Balancing Middle-Class Tax Relief and Economic Growth Amid Inflation Challenges</h1> The Finance Minister is finalizing the eighth consecutive Budget for the current government, aiming to balance tax relief for the middle class with measures to boost economic growth. The Budget, to be presented on February 1, addresses challenges such as high inflation and stagnant wages while maintaining fiscal prudence. The GDP growth rate is projected to fall to a four-year low of 6.4% this year, with future growth estimated between 6.3-6.8%. The Economic Survey highlights the need for deregulation and reforms to achieve the desired growth rate for India's development goals by 2047.