Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis praised the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calling it a "dream budget" for the middle class. He highlighted the change in the income tax exemption slab, which now goes up to Rs 12 Lakhs, saying it would increase disposable income for many people. This, he believes, will lead to higher demand, benefiting MSMEs and creating more jobs, ultimately boosting the economy. Fadnavis also noted that the budget includes several schemes for the agriculture sector. He described the budget as a groundbreaking one, marking a new direction for India’s economy in the 21st century.