Top 10 Takeaways for Tech Firms from Budget 2023

PAN Card as a common Identifier

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Digital public infrastructure for Agriculture

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Fintech services

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5G Services

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Entity DigiLocker

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Lab Grown diamonds

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Data Embassy and GIFT IFSC

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Multidisciplinary courses for medical techs

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