Budget 2024: Bihar to get new airports, medical colleges and highways, announces Sitharaman
5 months ago

Budget 2024: Bihar to get new airports, medical colleges and highways, announces Sitharaman

India TV News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented her seventh straight Budget for the fiscal 2024-25. The FM made major announcements for Bihar including new airports, highways and educational institutions. We will also support the development of road connectivity projects- Patna -Purnea expressway, Buxar- Bhagalpur highway, Bodhgaya- Rajgir-Vaishali- Darbhanga and an additional two-lane bridge over river Ganga in Buxar for Rs 26,000 crores." To promote tourism, the FM said Vishnupath temple at Gaya and Mahabodhi temple in Bodhgaya will be constructed like Kashi Vishwanath corridor. The FM also said that power projects, including setting up a new 2400 MW power plant at Pirpainti in Bihar, will be taken up at a cost of Rs 21,400 crore.

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Lok Sabha approves Union Budget 2024-25
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha approves Union Budget 2024-25

India TV News  

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Union Budget 2024-25 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23. The budget was passed following a debate during which, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke about the Central government's goal to narrow the fiscal deficit in coming years. In her budget, Sitharaman mentioned nine priorities including, Productivity and resilience in agriculture, Employment …

​More for more: On the Union Budget and allocations
4 months, 4 weeks ago

​More for more: On the Union Budget and allocations

The Hindu  

Budgets of the Union or the States, as much as they are revenue and expenditure statements for the upcoming fiscal year, are also an exercise in political economy, and the recently tabled Union Budget for 2024-25 is no different. Aside from the “nine priorities”, beginning with provisions for the farm sector and attempts to boost employment, Union Finance Minister Nirmala …

India budget: Tax giveaways and handouts for states led by Modi’s coalition partners
5 months ago

India budget: Tax giveaways and handouts for states led by Modi’s coalition partners

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Narendra Modi has been accused …

Temple corridors in Bihar, focus on Odisha: How Sitharaman’s budget gives a leg up to tourism
5 months ago

Temple corridors in Bihar, focus on Odisha: How Sitharaman’s budget gives a leg up to tourism

Firstpost  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget speech highlights the government’s aim to enhance religious tourism in the country, especially Bihar. Odisha, which the BJP won recently, will also benefit from the Centre’s plans for its development as the ‘ultimate tourism destination’ Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced her seventh consecutive budget today, with big rewards for its National Democratic Alliance allies. Temple …

Budget 2024 Boosts Bihar with ₹58,500 Crore Investment in Infrastructure and Development Projects
5 months ago

Budget 2024 Boosts Bihar with ₹58,500 Crore Investment in Infrastructure and Development Projects

ABP News  

The Budget 2024 has earmarked a substantial ₹58,500 crore for various development projects in Bihar, marking a significant investment in the state's infrastructure and growth. Key initiatives include the construction of three major expressways—Patna to Purnea, Buxar to Bhagalpur, and Bodh Gaya to Vaishali—totaling ₹26,000 crore, along with a new two-lane bridge in Buxar. The budget also includes plans for …

Budget 2024: FM Nirmala Sitharaman lays out nine priorities of the Modi govt
5 months ago

Budget 2024: FM Nirmala Sitharaman lays out nine priorities of the Modi govt

Op India  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her seventh consecutive Union Budget for 2024-25, outlined key priorities aimed at fostering economic growth and creating ample opportunities. She listed productivity and resilience in agriculture, employment and skilling, inclusive human resource development and social justice, manufacturing and services, urban development, energy security, infrastructure, innovation, research and development and next-generation reforms as nine priority areas …

Budget: Sitharaman announces cash bonanza, special schemes for Bihar
5 months ago

Budget: Sitharaman announces cash bonanza, special schemes for Bihar

Hindustan Times  

Patna: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a massive bonanza for Bihar in the Union Budget presented on Tuesday. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget of the Modi 3.0 government on Tuesday The finance minister announced Rs.26,000 cr for the infrastructure and development of the state, such as airports, medical colleges and road connectivity projects, including Patna-Purnea Expressway, Buxar- …

2024 Union Budget: Industrial parks in or around 100 cities to be developed, announces FM
5 months ago

2024 Union Budget: Industrial parks in or around 100 cities to be developed, announces FM

The Hindu  

Focusing on India’s industries, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, announced that twelve new industrial parks will be developed under the National Industrial Corridor Development programme in her Budget speech for 2024-25. Budget 2024 LIVE News, highlights: July 23 “Industrial parks with complete infrastructure in or near 100 cities will be developed. Twelve industrial parks under the National Industrial …

Budget 2024: BIG announcement for Andhra Pradesh, Govt proposes Rs 15,000 crore to develop state capital
5 months ago

Budget 2024: BIG announcement for Andhra Pradesh, Govt proposes Rs 15,000 crore to develop state capital

India TV News  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday proposed that the government will facilitate special financial support for the development of the capital city in Andhra Pradesh. Presenting the Budget for 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha, she further said the NDA government at the Centre is fully committed to financing and early completion of Polavaram Irrigation project, which is considered as …

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

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 …

Budget 2024: Key announcements by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
5 months ago

Budget 2024: Key announcements by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

India TV News  

Budget 2024: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, presented the first budget of the Modi government 3.0, after it was re-elected to power for the third consecutive time, in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "As mentioned in the interim Budget, we need to focus on 4 different castes, the poor, …

Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces comprehensive tourism development plan
5 months ago

Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces comprehensive tourism development plan

India TV News  

Today, July 23, at the parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Union Budget 2024. The Vishnupad Temple and Mahabodhi Temple corridors are set to be transformed, with comprehensive development plans underway for Rajgir. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says "Tourism has always been a part of our civilisation. Sitharaman said that the Vishnupad Temple and Mahabodhi Temple corridors are …

Nitish Kumar reacts to Union Budget 2024 amid 'special status' demands for Bihar | Watch
5 months ago

Nitish Kumar reacts to Union Budget 2024 amid 'special status' demands for Bihar | Watch

India TV News  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented the Union Budget for FY 24-25 with some major announcements for states like Andhra Pradesh and Bihar. Notably, Nirmala Sitharaman announced Rs 26,000 crore in monetary aid for the development of road infrastructure in Bihar. During her budget speech, Sitharaman said, "On the Amritsar-Kolkata industrial corridor, we will support the development of …

Budget 2024: Vishnupad, Mahabodhi Temple corridors to be transformed, announces Sitharaman
5 months ago

Budget 2024: Vishnupad, Mahabodhi Temple corridors to be transformed, announces Sitharaman

India TV News  

The year 2024 is going to be a year of transformation for ancient Gaya since Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in Union Budget 2024 that there will be a mega makeover of Vishnupad and Mahabodhi Temple corridors. In like vein, the Mahabodhi Temple is considered as a place where Gautam Buddha attained enlightenment; hence, it is a hallowed site for …

Andhra Pradesh, Bihar come in for special attention in the budget
5 months ago

Andhra Pradesh, Bihar come in for special attention in the budget

New Indian Express  

Key allies Nitish Kumar, Chief Minister of Bihar, and Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, who are holding the National Democratic Alliance government together got special attention in the Budget speech on Tuesday. Financial support from the Centre was a key demand from both leaders ahead of the formation of the Modi 3.0 government. In the budget, Rs 26000 …

Budget announcements for Bihar will help state become 'aatmanirbhar': JD(U)
5 months ago

Budget announcements for Bihar will help state become 'aatmanirbhar': JD(U)

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Janata Dal on Tuesday welcomed a host of Bihar-specific announcements in the Union Budget, asserting that these development measures will be a big step in making the state "aatmanirbhar". Party spokesperson K C Tyagi lauded what he said was "special financial assistance" for Bihar by way of budgetary allocations of over Rs 26,000 crore for highways and …

Nitish hails Union Budget, says special care taken to address Bihar's needs
5 months ago

Nitish hails Union Budget, says special care taken to address Bihar's needs

New Indian Express  

PATNA: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said that the Union Budget for the year 2024-25 was positive and commendable and also extended special thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for taking special care of the state’s needs in the budget. Talking to media persons, Nitish said, “The announcements made for Bihar in …

Budget 2024: Date, key timings and what to expect from budget speech
5 months ago

Budget 2024: Date, key timings and what to expect from budget speech

India Today  

The Monsoon session began on Monday, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to present the Union Budget for 2024-25 on July 23, 2024. This will mark her seventh consecutive Budget presentation, surpassing the record of former Prime Minister Morarji Desai, who delivered five consecutive full Budgets and one interim Budget from 1959 to 1964. The Budget 2024 presentation can be …

Sitharaman to present Budget 2024: Understanding the Budget, its impact on India's economy
5 months ago

Sitharaman to present Budget 2024: Understanding the Budget, its impact on India's economy

India TV News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2024–25 on Tuesday, marking the first budget of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third successive government. By adjusting tax policies and government spending, the budget can incentivize business investments, boost economic activity, and address public needs such as education and healthcare. The presentation of the Union Budget 2024–25 will be a critical …

Modi Meets Economists Ahead of Crucial Union Budget
5 months, 1 week ago

Modi Meets Economists Ahead of Crucial Union Budget

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: After the Russia-Austria tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met leading economists, less than two weeks ahead of the Centre’s Union Budget. “Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, industry experts and economists, including Niti Aayog vice-chairman Suman Bery, discussed all the important policy issues involved in the Indian economy, including new and pending reforms as well as fiscal strategies …

Budget 2024: PM Modi meets economists ahead of Budget
5 months, 1 week ago

Budget 2024: PM Modi meets economists ahead of Budget

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is meeting eminent economists on July 11 to elicit their views and suggestions for the upcoming Budget, a senior government official said. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Budget for 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha on July 23. Finance Minister Sitharaman, Planning Minister Rao Inderjit Singh, Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran …

Rajasthan Budget 2024 highlights: Amrut 2.0 scheme, Greenfield Expressways, and new sports policy
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajasthan Budget 2024 highlights: Amrut 2.0 scheme, Greenfield Expressways, and new sports policy

India TV News  

Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Diya Kumari presented the Rajasthan Budget 2024–25 on Wednesday, marking her first comprehensive budget. Amrut 2.0 scheme Rs 5,180 crore will be allocated for urban infrastructure projects across 185 urban settlements over the next two years. RSRTC bus fleet expansion Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation will receive 500 new buses, including 300 electric buses, …

Budget 2024: No major change in prices; Check list of what’s cheaper & dearer
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: No major change in prices; Check list of what’s cheaper & dearer

Live Mint  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Budget 2024 in the Parliament today, February 1, which kept the major focus on India's macroeconomic growth and fiscal consolidation. Since 2024 is an election year, with Lok Sabha Elections expected in April-May, the finance minister unveiled an Interim Budget or a Vote on Account in February, rather than a comprehensive annual budget. …

India to push tourism infra in islands including Lakshadweep: FM in budget speech
10 months, 3 weeks ago

India to push tourism infra in islands including Lakshadweep: FM in budget speech

Hindustan Times  

India will undertake infrastructure and port connectivity projects in its islands, including Lakshadweep, to address the emerging fervour for domestic tourism, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her Interim Budget speech in Parliament on Thursday. Increasing the budget estimate for the tourism industry by over 2 per cent from the last budget, the minister said the states will be …

Interim Budget 2024-2025 documents presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Interim Budget 2024-2025 documents presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Budget 2024-2025 in the Lok Sabha on February 1. Highlighting the achievements of the Modi Government for the past 10 years, Ms. Sitharaman left the tax slabs unchanged and stuck to the convention of not making any major announcements while presenting the interim Budget. The Interim Budget 2024-25 will be a vote-on-account that …

Budget 2024: Three new economic corridors for railways, says Finance Minister in speech
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Three new economic corridors for railways, says Finance Minister in speech

The Hindu  

Touching upon measures that will be taken to expand India’s railway infrastructure, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced three major railway economic corridors. Ms. Sitharaman said that railway projects have been identified under the PM Gati Shakti Yojana for enabling multi-modal connectivity. She also highlighted that decongestion of high traffic corridors will result in improving operations, which in turn would “result …

Rural Housing scheme - Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman highlights progress toward 3 crore rural houses, plans for additional 2 crore in next five years
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Rural Housing scheme - Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman highlights progress toward 3 crore rural houses, plans for additional 2 crore in next five years

The Hindu  

The country is close to achieving the target of 3 crore houses under the rural housing scheme and two crore more will be constructed in the next five years, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the first instalment of ₹540 crore to one lakh beneficiaries of a …

Union Budget 2024 to focus on 5 key social sections
11 months, 1 week ago

Union Budget 2024 to focus on 5 key social sections

Hindustan Times  

Budget 2024: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s pre-election budget is set to focus on welfare schemes for five key sections of society—women, poor, youth, farmers and tribals—as the Bharatiya Janata Party -led National Democratic Alliance aims a third term in office on the back of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s promise of inclusive growth. Accordingly, allocations for existing schemes for these …

Nirmala Sitharaman briefs budget 2023 to BJP MPs ahead of party's outreach drive
1 year, 10 months ago

Nirmala Sitharaman briefs budget 2023 to BJP MPs ahead of party's outreach drive

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday presented the Union budget 2023-24 to all the Bharatiya Janata Party MPs in a meeting ahead of the Parliament sitting. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2023-24 in the Rajya Sabha on the second day of Budget Session of Parliament on Wednesday. Union ministers Piyush Goyal, Kiren Rijiju, Dharmendra Pradhan, …

Budget 2023 News Updates: Zero Tax Upto Rs 7L; Govt Says New I-T Regime Has Better Incentives
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023 News Updates: Zero Tax Upto Rs 7L; Govt Says New I-T Regime Has Better Incentives

News 18  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the four emphasis points of the Union Budget 2023-24 are empowering women, action plan for tourism, initiatives for Vishvakarmas and green growth. Sitharaman said, “Our vision is to create a tech-driven and knowledge-based economy.” she added that the Indian economy is on the right track and the growth has been at 7 per …

Budget 2023 | Nirmala Sitharaman lists 7 priorities
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023 | Nirmala Sitharaman lists 7 priorities

The Hindu  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman listed seven key priorities of the Union Budget 2023 on Wednesday and said they complement each other and act as the Saptarishi guiding the government through the Amrit Kaal. The seven priorities are: Inclusive development Reaching the last mile Infrastructure and investment Unleashing the potential Green growth Youth power Financial sector Some select measures Highlighting …

Budget 2023: Modi govt allocates Rs 2.40 lakh crore for Railways, announces Sitharaman
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023: Modi govt allocates Rs 2.40 lakh crore for Railways, announces Sitharaman

India TV News  

Budget 2023: The Modi government on Wednesday announced that it has fixed capital outlay of Rs 2.40 lakh crore for railways in financial year 2023-24, as the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her 5th budget in the Parliament. BUDGET 2023: FULL COVERAGE Among other announcements regarding the infrastructure development, Sitharaman said that the states and cities will be encouraged to …

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present Union Budget 2023 today; 'it will be a ray of hope' says PM
1 year, 10 months ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present Union Budget 2023 today; 'it will be a ray of hope' says PM

India TV News  

Union Budget 2023: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is geared up for presenting her fifth budget in the Parliament on Wednesday. What India Inc expect from the Union Budget The Economic Survey 2022-23 tabled in Parliament on Tuesday presents a realistic assessment of India's economy, industry bodies said, while expressing hope for out-of-box measures to boost growth and consumption in the …

Nirmala Sitharaman to meet State FMs for pre-Budget consultation on November 25
2 years, 1 month ago

Nirmala Sitharaman to meet State FMs for pre-Budget consultation on November 25

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will hold pre-Budget consultations with her State counterparts on Friday. The pre-Budget meeting with State Finance Ministers will be held in New Delhi on November 25, an official said. Ms. Sitharaman on Monday began consultation to seek suggestions for the Budget 2023-24 with industry captains and experts from infrastructure and climate change. She will also be …

Budget 2022 Live Streaming: When and where to watch FM Sitharaman’s speech
2 years, 10 months ago

Budget 2022 Live Streaming: When and where to watch FM Sitharaman’s speech

Live Mint  

Budget 2022 India: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present her fourth Budget in the Parliament on Tuesday at 11 AM. FM Sitharaman will be presenting the budget when the country's economy has taken a fresh knock due to the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, it is anticipated that the Union Budget 2022 will include …

Budget 2021: Road Infrastructure In Poll-Bound States Finds Front Seat In FM's Big-Ticket Announcements
3 years, 10 months ago

Budget 2021: Road Infrastructure In Poll-Bound States Finds Front Seat In FM's Big-Ticket Announcements

ABP News  

The four-poll bound states of Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and West Bengal found special mention as Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2021-22 in the Lok Sabha on Monday. READ: What Became Costlier, What Got Cheaper - Check Complete List She announced 3,500 km of National Highway works in Tamil Nadu, including the Madurai-Kollam corridor, Chittoor-Thatchur …

Budget 2021: From airports to railways, government is on monetisation spree
3 years, 10 months ago

Budget 2021: From airports to railways, government is on monetisation spree

India Today  

Budget 2021 saw the government pushing for divestment. GOVERNMENT ON A MONETISATION SPREE Airports FM Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the budget, said, "Airport Authority of India will monetise airports in tier-2,3 cities." Oil Pipelines Pipelines of GAIL Ltd, Indian Oil Corp and HPCL will be monetised, Nirmala Sitharaman said. Railways The railways will monetise dedicated freight corridors, said Nirmala Sitharaman. …

Union Budget 2021-22 highlights: What you should know from Sitharaman's speech
3 years, 10 months ago

Union Budget 2021-22 highlights: What you should know from Sitharaman's speech

India Today  

Health emerged as the topmost priority of the Narendra Modi government in the Union Budget 2021-22 as Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her third consecutive on Monday. She said, “Within 48 hours of declaring a lockdown, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana valued at Rs 2.76 lakh crore.” Nirmala Sitharaman identified eight areas of …

Union Budget 2021: Set up of Central University in Leh proposed by FM Nirmala Sitharaman
3 years, 10 months ago

Union Budget 2021: Set up of Central University in Leh proposed by FM Nirmala Sitharaman

India Today  

While presenting the Union Budget 2021, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed the setting up of a Central University in Leh, for the better accessibility of higher education for students who reside in Ladakh. We would be introducing the legislation this year to implement the setting-up of the Higher Education Commission of India.” While talking about the budget today, FM …

Budget 2021: 4 poll-bound states get funds for developing road infrastructurea
3 years, 10 months ago

Budget 2021: 4 poll-bound states get funds for developing road infrastructurea

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday announced road infrastructure plan for four states - Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala and Assam - where elections are due this year as she presented the Union Budget 2021. Tamil Nadu will get ₹ 1.03 lakh crore for building of 3,500 km of roads Full Coverage: Union Budget 2021 | Track Live Coverage Giving …

Watch Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2021 speech live telecast at Aaj Tak, India Today
3 years, 10 months ago

Watch Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2021 speech live telecast at Aaj Tak, India Today

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget 2021-22 at 11 am on Monday. You can tune-in to India Today LIVE TV to watch Nirmala Sitharaman's speech. As India emerges from the Covid-19 crisis, the ninth budget under the Narendra Modi government, including an interim one, is widely expected to focus on boosting spending on job …

Bihar Election 2020: Nirmala Sitharaman to release BJP's manifesto on Thursday
4 years, 2 months ago

Bihar Election 2020: Nirmala Sitharaman to release BJP's manifesto on Thursday

India TV News  

Ahead of the Bihar Assembly Elections 2020, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will launch BJP's manifesto for upcoming polls in Patna on October 22. Bihar Election 2020 for 243 Assembly seats will be held in three phases — for 71 seats on October 28, for 94 seats on November 3, and remaining 78 on November 7. The BJP is contesting …

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