Moneycontrol empowers investors with expert insights on markets, interactive data tools and all-day live coverage of Modi’s ‘Reset Budget’

The best minds on stocks, business and economy powering Budget Day coverage on India’s No.1 business news platform

Mumbai | July 22, 2024: Moneycontrol.com, India’s biggest business and markets news platform, has launched a comprehensive coverage plan for this year’s Union Budget. The content offering is by far India’s biggest, in terms of breadth, depth, width, variety and innovation, powered by real-time updates, insights, data stories, live blogs and live broadcasting throughout the day.

With the Modi government presenting the first Budget of its third term, the big questions are whether there will be a reset, and what this means for your pocket and investments. Moneycontrol.com’s special Budget Day coverage and livestream, on its website and YouTube channel, will focus on providing all the answers one needs with top finance experts and fund managers, providing in-depth discussions, expert opinions, and real-time updates throughout the day. From tax changes to market impact, from policy pronouncements to political economy nuances, Moneycontrol.com’s special coverage titled `The Reset Budget’, will also be featured on JioNews.

“This is the go-to destination for investors, CEOs, market watchers, the salaried classes, students, the middle class, small businesses, large corporations, entrepreneurs and startups, for all matters related to the Union Budget,” said Nalin Mehta, Managing Editor, Moneycontrol.

The team of Moneycontrol.com editors and domain specialists, along with industry experts will offer cutting-edge analyses, breaking down the finer details for every class of viewers and readers in the special coverage.

The platform has unveiled comprehensive coverage and analysis of this year’s landmark budget, ensuring investors and financial enthusiasts are equipped with data-backed insights and reports.

Moneycontrol’s crack team of MC Pro analysts will shortly launch a ‘Budget Portfolio’ of key stocks for investment after carefully analysing Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget announcements. This initiative builds on our successful ‘Elections’ and ‘Make in India’ portfolios, which have consistently outperformed their benchmarks.

Moneycontrol has also introduced interactive tools for users to explore and understand the Budget in an engaging way. Its new AI-driven ‘Budget Buddy’ chatbot will provide users with answers to all they want to know about the Budget. ‘Play The FM’ is a one-of-a-kind budget fantasy game that allows users to step into the shoes of India’s Finance Minister, understanding the effect of various budget allocations and making strategic decisions. The ‘Budget Word Cloud’ tracks the frequency of specific terms or domains mentioned in budget speeches starting from 1950’s, highlighting the shift in areas such as women’s issues and health over the years. Another section, titled ‘Modinomics’, gives a detailed account of India’s economic policies during the BJP-led government. ‘The Reset Budget’ also puts a spotlight on key issues and the potential impact of the Budget across sectors through ‘Pitch Report’.

The special coverage also includes a pre-budget’ CEO Survey’ in collaboration with Deloitte, which provides insights from India’s top CEOs on budget expectations and business sentiments. Other features include ‘Markets on Budget’ for real-time coverage of share market trading on Budget Day and an Income Tax Calculator to clarify the impact of new tax policies on personal finances.

Moneycontrol continues to lead the market in financial journalism and analysis. The platform saw 41.82 million unique visitors and 367 million page views in May 2024 alone. (India ComScore MMX). Crossing 8.1 lakh subscribers, Moneycontrol Pro has strengthened its position as the number one subscription-based news platform in India.

Visit https://www.moneycontrol.com/budget/ to discover in-depth coverage and expert analysis of the Union Budget.