NEW DELHI -- India will cut personal income tax rates to spur middle-class spending and accelerate growth in the world's fifth-biggest economy, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Saturday as she announced the annual budget.
Annual budget announced as economy on track for weakest expansion in 4 years

India's new budget raises limits on foreign direct investment in the fast-growing insurance sector. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
NEW DELHI -- India will cut personal income tax rates to spur middle-class spending and accelerate growth in the world's fifth-biggest economy, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said Saturday as she announced the annual budget.