Steps to help migrants, farmers won’t boost demand in near-term, but that’s what economy needs
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Steps to help migrants, farmers won’t boost demand in near-term, but that’s what economy needs

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcements to help migrant labourers, farmers and small traders do not amount to much. They can make some impact, but only over time, and that too if implemented right. These measures will hardly be able to stimulate demand in the near-term, something the economy badly needs.