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CNBC's Inside India newsletter: Can a consumption boost save India's slowing economy?

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India 's first budget was highly anticipated as the country contends with a slowing economy, depreciating rupee and global macroeconomic headwinds.

The middle-income class has to spend more to boost corporate earnings and spur the economy.

Consumption levels in India have nearly trebled to 200 trillion Indian rupees in the last decade .

Consumption now accounts for around 60% of India 's economy — making it the top growth driver.

The Indian government is aiming for a fiscal deficit of 4.4% of gross domestic product for the fiscal year 2025 to 2026 .

Over 3% of GDP has been allocated to capex for India 's financial year starting in April .

The Reserve Bank of India is expected to announce a 25 -basis-point cut to its repo rate on Friday .