Why Union Budget 2020 is an opportunity for govt to demonstrate its intent to rebuild economic policy credibility
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Why Union Budget 2020 is an opportunity for govt to demonstrate its intent to rebuild economic policy credibility

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Union Budget documents show that from FY17 to FY20, capital expenditure allocation went up by 18 percent over four years; revenue expenditure went up by 45 percent in that same period: nearly 2.5 times more The public discourse and expert discussion on India’s current economic slowdown is reminiscent of a central theme in the 1970 Kannada film Samskara. Stop talking about India’s ‘strong economic fundamentals’ and the ‘potential growth rate’ of the economy: Macroeconomic fundamentals—strong fiscal consolidation, a low current account deficit, low inflation, urban consumption—are all weak actually. Household debt has grown very rapidly; data from the RBI’s Handbook of Statistics on the Indian Economy, and a September 2019 State Bank of India research note found that total household debt was Rs 7.64 lakh crore, an increase of 58 percent from FY14 to FY18. In that same period, the Union Budget used ‘extra-budgetary resources’; essentially, the government borrowed on the strength of the balance sheets of public sector enterprises while keeping that debt out of the fiscal deficit calculations.

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Budget 2025: From fiscal deficit to spending priorities, what to expect from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
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Budget 2025: From fiscal deficit to spending priorities, what to expect from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

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Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Union Budget for FY26 on February 1, 2025. FY25 Fiscal Deficit Target Goldman Sachs expects the government to meet the fiscal deficit target of 4.9% of GDP in FY25, led by receipts upwards of 0.2% of GDP and lower-than-budgeted capex, despite lower nominal GDP growth. Fiscal Consolidation in FY26 …

Union Budget 2025: Anirudh Garg of Invasset PMS highlights 6 measures that may boost Indian stock market sentiment
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Union Budget 2025: Anirudh Garg of Invasset PMS highlights 6 measures that may boost Indian stock market sentiment

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Union Budget 2025: The Indian stock market is experiencing strong selling pressure across segments due to a host of concerns, including foreign capital outflows, a weakening macroeconomic outlook, fading expectations of a US Federal Reserve rate cut, and uncertainty surrounding Donald Trump’s trade policies as he prepares to assume office on January 20. In light of the Union Budget 2025 …

Budget 2025 Expectations: Nifty 50 may rally to 24,000 in January-end; FMCG, infra, IT among sectors to watch
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Budget 2025 Expectations: Nifty 50 may rally to 24,000 in January-end; FMCG, infra, IT among sectors to watch

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Budget 2025 expectations: The nation is eagerly anticipating the Union Budget for FY 2026, set to be presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman of Modi 3.0 on February 1, 2025, at 11:00 IST. In summary, my top picks for sectors to watch following the budget are FMCG and capital goods, given their potential for growth driven by increased government …

Union Budget 2025: High hopes as dark clouds loom over economy
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Union Budget 2025: High hopes as dark clouds loom over economy

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget on February 1. We also expect the home loan interest exemption to be increased to Rs 8 lakh annually to support first-time buyers, while Section 80C should either exclusively cover housing loan principal deductions or have its limit raised to Rs 5 lakh.” REAL ESTATE AWAITS RELIEF The real …

Budget 2025: What is Economic Survey, when it's released, and why it matters
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Budget 2025: What is Economic Survey, when it's released, and why it matters

India Today  

As the Union Budget 2025 approaches, the Economic Survey takes centre stage in shaping the country’s financial outlook. Scheduled for presentation on January 31, a day before the budget, the Economic Survey provides essential insights into India’s economic health and sets the stage for the government’s fiscal plans. The survey is divided into two main sections: Part A reviews the …

Downward revision of GDP growth estimates set gloomy backdrop to Union Budget: Congress
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Downward revision of GDP growth estimates set gloomy backdrop to Union Budget: Congress

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The downward revision of GDP growth estimates for the current fiscal calls for radical action to dispel the cloud of growth slowdown and investment chill in the country, the Congress said on Wednesday. In a statement, Ramesh said the advance estimates released by the Union government for GDP growth in the 2024-25 financial year projected a mere 6.4 …

Risks to economy escalating in 2025, says SBICAPS
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Risks to economy escalating in 2025, says SBICAPS

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The economic outlook for calendar year 2025 remains cautious, with many of the risks from the last year expected to escalate, leading to heightened uncertainty and volatility, according to SBICAPS. Fresh structural shifts, such as rising currency volatility and the diversification of global supply chains, are unfolding against a backdrop of ongoing trade wars, geopolitical upheavals, and political …

India's GDP growth may hit 4-year low of 6.4% in FY25, shows government data
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India's GDP growth may hit 4-year low of 6.4% in FY25, shows government data

India Today  

India’s GDP growth is projected to slow sharply to 6.4% in FY25, down from 8.2% in FY24, according to the first advance estimates released by the National Statistics Office. "Real GDP has been estimated to grow by 6.4% in FY 2024-25 as compared to the growth rate of 8.2% in Provisional Estimate of GDP for FY 2023-24. Real GDP at …

Prudent policy: India should not let public debt eclipse the fiscal deficit
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Prudent policy: India should not let public debt eclipse the fiscal deficit

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In a 2020 address to the nation soon after the outbreak of covid, Prime Minister Narendra Modi cited age-old wisdom that advised against losing control of three things: fire, debt and disease. To cushion India’s economy from the pandemic’s shock, though, government spending had to vastly exceed its inflows, taking its fiscal deficit to 9% plus of GDP in 2020-21. …

India’s 2025-26 budget should aim to engineer an economic transformation
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India’s 2025-26 budget should aim to engineer an economic transformation

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While annual budgets are routine affairs in advanced economies, they hold special significance in emerging markets, particularly in India. Against this backdrop, the 2025-26 budget must address three critical pillars that will shape India’s journey towards developed-nation status, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities that demand careful policy calibration. First, India would need to maintain an 8% growth rate in …

India’s 2025-26 budget should aim to engineer an economic transformation
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India’s 2025-26 budget should aim to engineer an economic transformation

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While annual budgets are routine affairs in advanced economies, they hold special significance in emerging markets, particularly in India. Against this backdrop, the 2025-26 budget must address three critical pillars that will shape India’s journey towards developed-nation status, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities that demand careful policy calibration. First, India would need to maintain an 8% growth rate in …

Budget 2025: Date, time, and what to expect
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Budget 2025: Date, time, and what to expect

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The countdown to India’s most significant financial event has begun. With the Union Budget 2025 on the horizon, the nation eagerly awaits the announcement of key policy changes, tax reforms, and welfare measures. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget, and the day is bound to set the stage for economic growth and governmental strategies. …

India’s April-November 2024 fiscal deficit hits 52.5% of FY25 target at ₹8.47 lakh crore
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India’s April-November 2024 fiscal deficit hits 52.5% of FY25 target at ₹8.47 lakh crore

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India’s fiscal deficit for the April-November period was ₹8.47 trillion, 52.5% of the estimate for 2024-25, according to the data released by the Controller General of Accounts on Tuesday. The latest figure is lower than ₹9.07 trillion a year ago due to the Reserve Bank of India dividend and subdued government capex during the first quarter amid the general elections, …

India’s April-November 2024 fiscal deficit hits 52.5% of FY25 target at ₹8.47 lakh crore
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India’s April-November 2024 fiscal deficit hits 52.5% of FY25 target at ₹8.47 lakh crore

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India’s fiscal deficit for the April-November period was ₹8.47 trillion, 52.5% of the estimate for 2024-25, according to the data released by the Controller General of Accounts on Tuesday. The latest figure is lower than ₹9.07 trillion a year ago due to the Reserve Bank of India dividend and subdued government capex during the first quarter amid the general elections, …

India FY25 GDP: Indian economy poised to grow 6.6% in FY25 on revival in urban, rural demand: RBI Report
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India FY25 GDP: Indian economy poised to grow 6.6% in FY25 on revival in urban, rural demand: RBI Report

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India FY25 GDP: India's gross domestic product is projected to grow at 6.6 per cent in 2024-25, aided by a revival in rural consumption, a pickup in government consumption and investment, and strong services exports. RBI's economic review: Key metrics from December issue According to the RBI, the real GDP growth is expected to recover in Q3 and Q4 of …

Budget 2025: When was the last major income tax relief given?
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Budget 2025: When was the last major income tax relief given?

India Today  

The Union Budget 2025 is scheduled to be presented on February 1, 2025 as expectations are high among salaried individuals for income tax relief. Economists have also called on the government to cut income tax rates and implement reforms to boost savings and economic growth in the Union Budget 2025, as per media reports. PREVIOUS MAJOR INCOME TAX RELIEF Ajinkya …

India’s Economy Is Likely to Grow by 6.5 per Cent in the Current and the Next Financial Year
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India’s Economy Is Likely to Grow by 6.5 per Cent in the Current and the Next Financial Year

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India's economy is likely to grow by 6.5 per cent in the current and the next financial year, attributing lower than anticipated expansion in the September quarter to fall in private consumption expenditure and gross fixed capital formation. The economy continued to be negative even in October 2024 at 8.4 per cent, implying that in the first seven …

Indian Economy To Grow At 6.5 Per Cent In FY25 And FY26, Says EY Economy Watch
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Indian Economy To Grow At 6.5 Per Cent In FY25 And FY26, Says EY Economy Watch

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The Indian economy is projected to grow at 6.5 per cent in the current and next fiscal year, an EY report revealed. The study showed that real GDP growth slowed down to reach a seven-quarter low of 5.4 per cent in the second quarter in the current 2024-25 fiscal year, in comparison to 6.7 per cent expansion rate clocked in …

Union Budget: Jobs, farm productivity, funds for infra boost figure at PM-economists meet
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Union Budget: Jobs, farm productivity, funds for infra boost figure at PM-economists meet

The Hindu  

Job creation, improving farm productivity, and mobilising public funds for infrastructure development were some of the issues that figured during the interaction between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and economists ahead of the 2025-26 Union Budget. Suggestions were also made on aligning education and training programmes with the evolving needs of the job market, enhancing agricultural productivity and creating sustainable rural …

Economy rebounds in Q3 with boost from festivals and rural demand: RBI
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Economy rebounds in Q3 with boost from festivals and rural demand: RBI

India Today  

The Indian economy is recovering from the slowdown in momentum witnessed in the September quarter, driven by strong festival activity and a sustained upswing in rural demand, according to a Reserve Bank of India bulletin released on Tuesday. "High frequency indicators for the third quarter of 2024-25 indicate that the Indian economy is recovering from the slowdown in momentum witnessed …

Union Budget 2025–26: Finance Ministry to Be Flexible in Fiscal Policy
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Union Budget 2025–26: Finance Ministry to Be Flexible in Fiscal Policy

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Ahead of the new Union Budget for 2025-26, the finance ministry has emphasised adopting a fair degree of flexibility in conducting its fiscal policy, but it also cautioned about the risk to growth, keeping in mind the prevailing uncertainty in the global economy. The government’s commitment to pursue the glide path of fiscal consolidation announced in the FY22 …

India’s GDP growth pegged at 6.6% for FY26 on investment boost: India Ratings
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India’s GDP growth pegged at 6.6% for FY26 on investment boost: India Ratings

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New Delhi: India Ratings and Research on Wednesday said that the country’s economic growth is likely to accelerate to 6.6% in the financial year starting 1 April, from 6.4% it has projected for FY25. Devendra Kumar Pant, chief economist and head, public finance, for India Ratings and Research, told reporters that the Reserve Bank of India’s interest rate cut would …

India FY25 GDP: Fitch slashes India’s growth forecast to 6.4% from 7% for 2025-26
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India FY25 GDP: Fitch slashes India’s growth forecast to 6.4% from 7% for 2025-26

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India's growth forecast: US-based credit rating agency, Fitch Ratings on Friday revised India's GDP forecast to 6.4 per cent to 7 per cent for FY25. This cut comes after the Reserve Bank of India, in its recent monetary policy committee, revised India's growth forecast to 6.6 per cent from 7.2 per cent. In the July-September quarter of FY25, the Indian …

Corporate profit record high, salaries stagnant: Ficci report says mismatch impeding India’s GDP growth
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Corporate profit record high, salaries stagnant: Ficci report says mismatch impeding India’s GDP growth

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A recent survey by Ficci and Quess Corp Ltd has reported the private sector profit at a 15-year high but found the growth in salaries has been meagre or negative. The report talks about a record high profit by the private sector, with stagnation in salaries of the workers — one of the reasons for sluggish private consumption, a key …

Economists ask Finance Minister to focus on growth rather than fiscal consolidation
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Economists ask Finance Minister to focus on growth rather than fiscal consolidation

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: With the second quarter GDP growth falling to a 7-quarter low of 5.4%, economists have asked the government to shift its policy focus to growth rather than fiscal consolidation. In a pre-budget meeting with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday, a delegation of economists suggested the government readdress the pace of fiscal consolidation and take measures to boost …

India’s GDP growth shocker: Bad news can be good too
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India’s GDP growth shocker: Bad news can be good too

Live Mint  

India’s growth in gross domestic product of 5.4% in the three months ended 30 September, or the second quarter of 2024-25, was a shocker. It’s the lowest level seen since the third quarter of 2022-23 and a sharp drop from 8.1% growth in the same period last year and also from 6.7% in the first quarter of 2024-25. Given the …

India’s Fiscal Deficit Widens to 46.5% in FY25 Amid Core Sector Growth
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India’s Fiscal Deficit Widens to 46.5% in FY25 Amid Core Sector Growth

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India's fiscal deficit widened to 46.5 percent of FY25 at Rs 7.51 lakh crore, which was higher than the previous year’s 45 percent for a similar period. While the country's eight core sectors' output surged by 3.1 per cent in October as compared to a growth of 2 per cent in September, two separate government data showed on …

Government may ease quarterly capex limits to achieve record ₹11.11 trillion spending goal for FY25: Report
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Government may ease quarterly capex limits to achieve record ₹11.11 trillion spending goal for FY25: Report

Live Mint  

India is considering the relaxation of quarterly spending limits to ensure it does not fall short of its capital expenditure target for the financial year 2024/2025, according to a government source. Capital expenditure, or spending on building physical infrastructure, was at 4.15 trillion rupees during April-September, or 37% of the annual target, against 4.9 trillion rupees a year earlier. The …

Finance Ministry kick-starts Budget 2025-26 preparations; Economic reforms, employment generation in focus
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Finance Ministry kick-starts Budget 2025-26 preparations; Economic reforms, employment generation in focus

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India's Finance Ministry is set to begin preparations for the 2025-26 annual budget in October, as the country's economy continues its strong performance, maintaining a 7% growth rate for the fourth consecutive year, PTI reported. The upcoming budget is expected to focus on reforms to further accelerate growth and implement measures to boost job creation and economic demand, as per …

India Ratings jacks up growth forecast to 7.5% this fiscal
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India Ratings jacks up growth forecast to 7.5% this fiscal

New Indian Express  

Citing the ongoing growth momentum led by government capex, deleveraged balance sheets of corporate robust quality banks’ assets, and a likely revival in private corporate capex, India Ratings has upped its growth forecast for the current fiscal to 7.5 percent—the highest among all analysts and 30 bps over the Reserve Bank estimate. Pegging higher growth at 7.5 percent for this …

India confident of achieving fiscal deficit target, on course with glide path: FM Sitharaman
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India confident of achieving fiscal deficit target, on course with glide path: FM Sitharaman

Live Mint  

The government is confident of achieving its fiscal deficit target and sticking to the glide path to trim it to 4.5% of the GDP by FY26, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman told Parliament on Tuesday, addressing concerns raised by the Opposition on the budget. Sitharaman also outlined the government’s budgetary allocations for social sector welfare schemes, public capex, expenditure on …

Central government debt set to double to ₹185 trillion by FY25 amid fiscal challenges and policy shifts
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Central government debt set to double to ₹185 trillion by FY25 amid fiscal challenges and policy shifts

Live Mint  

India's central government debt is projected to escalate to ₹185.27 trillion, or 56.8% of GDP, by the financial year 2024-25, up from ₹93.26 trillion, or 49.3% of GDP, in 2018-19, the minister of state for finance Pankaj Chaudhary said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on Monday. This projected increase in debt follows a significant rise over the …

Govt Estimates Centre's Debt To Rise To Rs 185 Lakh Cr In FY25
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt Estimates Centre's Debt To Rise To Rs 185 Lakh Cr In FY25

News 18  

The government estimates its debt, including external borrowing, valued at current exchange rate and public account and other liabilities will increase to Rs 185 lakh crore, or 56.8 per cent of the GDP, during the current fiscal year. The total debt stood at Rs 171.78 lakh crore, or 58.2 per cent of the gross domestic product, at the end of …

Govt. on track to reduce fiscal deficit: Fitch
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt. on track to reduce fiscal deficit: Fitch

The Hindu  

Fitch Ratings on Friday exuded confidence that the Government of India should be able to achieve its enhanced goal of reducing the fiscal deficit to 4.9% of GDP this year, and further below 4.5% of GDP next year, but noted that the post-election Budget did not provide much clarity on medium-term targets. While the Budget did highlight “a desire to …

Union Budget 2024: A comprehensive pathway to inclusive growth and economic resilience
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024: A comprehensive pathway to inclusive growth and economic resilience

The Hindu  

The Union Budget 2024, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, represents a significant milestone in India’s ongoing journey towards inclusive growth and economic resilience. With a strategic emphasis on job creation, infrastructure development, support for MSMEs, and affordable housing, this Budget addresses the nation’s critical needs while prudently reducing the fiscal deficit to 4.9%. On the infrastructure front, the Budget …

Budget 2024: A message of fiscal stability, growth continuity
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: A message of fiscal stability, growth continuity

The Hindu  

The FY25 Union Budget has sent out a strong message under the new administration — there remains an unequivocal focus on stability and continuity amidst a new chiselled focus on providing growth a more inclusive character in India. The fiscal deficit, at 5.6% of GDP in FY24, still high compared to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels, provided the needed growth impetus via …

Budget 2024’s botched borrowing of ideas leaves India without the impetus it needs
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024’s botched borrowing of ideas leaves India without the impetus it needs

Hindustan Times  

The Union Budget is not merely a statement of accounts — it is a declaration of the nation’s economic priorities. By this yardstick, this budget reflects poorly on the Narendra Modi-led government and bodes ill for India’s political and economic future. Two key initiatives have been borrowed from the Congress’s Nyay Patra for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections: the internship …

The budget echoes the Developed India vision
5 months, 3 weeks ago

The budget echoes the Developed India vision

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has meticulously assessed India’s economic vitality. New Delhi, India - July 23, 2024: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during Post Budget Press Conference at National Media Centre, in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Budget 2024 unveiled a comprehensive strategy built on nine foundational pillars — agriculture, employment, inclusive development, manufacturing and services, urban …

Union Budget evokes mixed response from Andhra’s political leaders, industry bodies
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget evokes mixed response from Andhra’s political leaders, industry bodies

The Hindu  

The Union Budget-2024, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha on July 23, has evoked mixed response from political parties, trade unions and trade bodies. ‘No clarity on funds’ CPI State secretariat member K. Lokanadham said that the Union budget had ‘once again deceived A.P.’ by failing to give clarity on the amount of funds allocated to …

Union Budget 2024-25: Census, NPR unlikely in 2024 too as only ₹1,309.46 crore allocated
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024-25: Census, NPR unlikely in 2024 too as only ₹1,309.46 crore allocated

The Hindu  

The Budget 2024-24 on July 23 allocated ₹1,309.46 crore for census, a significant reduction from 2021-22 when ₹3,768 crore was allocated for the decadal exercise, an indication that it may not be carried out even after a significant delay. According to the Budget 2024-25, ₹1,309.46 crore has been allocated for census surveys and statistics, and it was ₹578.29 in 2023-24. …

Budget 2024 is growth-oriented, welfare-centric, people-friendly: Annamalai
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024 is growth-oriented, welfare-centric, people-friendly: Annamalai

The Hindu  

The Union Budget 2024 is growth-oriented, welfare-centric and people-friendly. It strengthens the road map towards a Viksit Bharat by 2047, said BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. In a social media post on X, Mr. Annamalai said Budgetary announcements, including the Transit Oriented Development Plans in 14 large cities with a population above 30 lakh, …

Eco Survey 2024: Amid high growth India’s future appears bright, but a ‘grand alliance’ to tame unemployment is required
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Eco Survey 2024: Amid high growth India’s future appears bright, but a ‘grand alliance’ to tame unemployment is required

Firstpost  

The survey has also been cautionary about the path of India towards a ‘Viksit Bharat’ in 2047, as it shows how India will face situations unlike what China faced when it was growing at high speed The Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India prepares the Economic Survey that is presented a day ahead of Budget Day. Content Driven …

Union Budget 2024 India: Sitharaman Announces 5 Schemes Focusing On 4.1 Crore Youth Over Next 5 Years
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Union Budget 2024 India: Sitharaman Announces 5 Schemes Focusing On 4.1 Crore Youth Over Next 5 Years

ABP News  

Union Budget 2024 India: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her announcement during the Budget speech revealed that the Modi 3.0 government will launch five major schemes focusing on 4.1 crore youth over the next five years, with a substantial central outlay of Rs 2 lakh crore. The Finance Minister emphasized that 20 lakh youth will receive training and skill development …

Union Budget 2024: 7 key figures to gauge Indian economy's health under Sitharaman
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024: 7 key figures to gauge Indian economy's health under Sitharaman

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2024 in Parliament today, marking her seventh consecutive budget, surpassing the late Morarji Desai's record of six. Follow- Budget 2024 Live Updates Key numbers to watch for the first full Budget of Modi 3.0 Fiscal Deficit: • The budgeted fiscal deficit for the current fiscal year is projected at 5.1%, down …

Union Budget 2024: What politicians expect - addressing unemployment and inflation issues, increasing fund assistance
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024: What politicians expect - addressing unemployment and inflation issues, increasing fund assistance

Live Mint  

Union Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2024-2025 in Parliament today, July 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Minutes before the unveiling of the Union Budget, Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi told ANI, “I hope Nirmala Sitharaman ji will provide some relief from rising inflation and unemployment and the government will talk about 'Jan ki …

Union Budget 2024: Read Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's full speech
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024: Read Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's full speech

India Today  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the first budget of the Narendra Modi government’s third term on Tuesday in Parliament. Budget Priorities Productivity and resilience in Agriculture Employment & Skilling Inclusive Human Resource Development and Social Justice Manufacturing & Services Urban Development Energy Security Infrastructure Innovation, Research & Development and Next Generation Reforms Subsequent budgets will build on these, and …

Urging stability and pragmatism
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Urging stability and pragmatism

Hindustan Times  

The 2023-24 Economic Survey comes in a very different political backdrop for the current government. After all, the BJP couldn’t win a majority in the Lok Sabha on its own — despite the Indian economy continuing to be a rare sweet spot of high growth, moderate inflation and macroeconomic stability among major economies. It correctly flags the fact that the …

Economic Survey 2023-24: ‘Focus on macro stability ensured minimal impact from external challenges’
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Economic Survey 2023-24: ‘Focus on macro stability ensured minimal impact from external challenges’

The Hindu  

As per the latest Economic Survey tabled in Parliament on July 22, India’s focus on maintaining macroeconomic stability ensured external challenges had “minimal impact” on the economy. Read the full Economic Survey 2023-24 The survey goes on to state that growth prospects for the ongoing financial year “look good”, subject to geopolitical, financial market and climate risks. The outlook had …

Jobs Creation, Agri Push, Skill Development, MSME Support: Govt Unveils Key Policy Focus Areas
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Jobs Creation, Agri Push, Skill Development, MSME Support: Govt Unveils Key Policy Focus Areas

News 18  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday tabled the Economic Survey 2023-24 in Parliament, setting the stage for the Union Budget 2024-25. Skill Gap Challenge The Economic Survey 2023-24 said 65 per cent of India’s fast-growing population is under 35, and many lack the skills needed by a modern economy. In India, the government has been paying focused attention to enabling …

Economic Survey calls for tripartite agreement to make India developed by 2047
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Economic Survey calls for tripartite agreement to make India developed by 2047

Hindustan Times  

The government presented the Economic Survey for 2023-24 in the parliament today, estimating that India’s real GDP could grow between 6.5% and 7% in 2024-25. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Redefining the responsibilities of the government, capital and citizens… {{^usCountry}} {{/usCountry}} “The tripartite compact that this country needs to become a developed nation amidst emerging unprecedented global challenges is for governments …

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