According to a report by FinancialExpress.com, the budget presentation will coincide with the commencement of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, set to begin on July 22 and likely to continue until August 9.

The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha, which began today, will run until July 4 and will adjourn sine die as it is a special session.

Budget 2024 Expectations

Constitution of the 8th Pay Commission, increase in tax rebate for the salaried class and restoration of the old pension scheme are some of the key demands made by trade union leaders during a pre-budget meeting with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday.

The unions also asked the government to stop the privatisation drive of PSUs, scrap the new pension scheme and restore the old pension scheme (OPS).