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The Union Budget of India, also known as the Annual Financial Statement under Article 112 of the Indian Constitution, is the country's annual financial plan prepared by the Ministry of Finance. It outlines the government's expected revenues, collected by the Department of Revenue, and planned expenditures, managed by the Department of Expenditure. The budget serves as a financial blueprint for the upcoming fiscal year, forecasting economic conditions and aligning the Government of India's spending with its policy objectives.
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