Budget Targets

The economy is projected to grow at 4.6%.

●  Inflation is pegged at 4.4%.

●  Sugar output is set at 298,879 tonnes.

●  Rice output is expected to rise above a record 379,628 tonnes.

●  Bauxite output is pegged to grow by 12.7%.

●  Gold declarations are projected to rise by 2.9% to 317,416 ounces.

●  The information and communication technology sector is expected to expand by 5%.

●  Value added and excise taxes are projected at $50.2 billion.