Focus of Budget on providing basic amenities to poor, middle class, youth: PM Modi
2 years, 11 months ago

Focus of Budget on providing basic amenities to poor, middle class, youth: PM Modi

India Today  

The focus of the Union Budget is on providing basic amenities to the poor, middle class and youth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. This Budget focuses on providing basic amenities to the poor, middle class and youth, he said adding that his government is working on the saturation of basic facilities. BUDGET IS PEOPLE-FRIENDLY In a televised statement on Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi said the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was "people-friendly, progressive" and full of possibilities for infrastructure, investment, growth and jobs. Finance Minister Sitharaman unveiled a Rs 39.45 lakh crore budget, with higher spending on highways to affordable housing to fire up the key engines of the economy to sustain a world-beating recovery from the pandemic.

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Sops for Small Business Houses, Farmers, Tax Relief for Middle-Class Likely in Union Budget
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Sops for Small Business Houses, Farmers, Tax Relief for Middle-Class Likely in Union Budget

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government is likely to announce some sops for small business houses and farmers in the upcoming budget as Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday hinted in a pre-budgetary meeting with the stakeholders and experts from export, trade and industry sectors in the national capital here. The sources, however, said that keeping slow growth in micro, small …

Setting out the Budget agenda
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Setting out the Budget agenda

Hindustan Times  

The third Narendra Modi government will present its second budget on February 1 next year. New Delhi, India - Feb. 1, 2023: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with Ministers of State Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad and Pankaj Chaudhary and officials poses for photographs outside the Finance Ministry ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget 2023-24 at North Block in New …

At HTLS, PM Modi outlines policy mantra: Development with dignity
1 month, 3 weeks ago

At HTLS, PM Modi outlines policy mantra: Development with dignity

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday detailed his vision and road map to make India a developed nation by 2047, underlining public confidence in government, the belief of the ordinary citizen, and a transformation of the social mindset as crucial propellers of that journey. He spoke about the National Democratic Alliance government’s record in delivering public goods and …

Finance Ministry kick-starts Budget 2025-26 preparations; Economic reforms, employment generation in focus
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Mint  

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 …

Lok Sabha approves Union Budget 2024-25
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Strengthen Booths, Tell Voters About Budget Allocation for State, PM Modi Tells BJP MPs from Maharashtra
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Strengthen Booths, Tell Voters About Budget Allocation for State, PM Modi Tells BJP MPs from Maharashtra

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met BJP Members of Parliament — both from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha — from Maharashtra, continuing his series of meetings with party MPs from across the country. In the past, a few MPs had raised the issue of voters’ names missing from the poll list and the prime minister is said to have …

Discussion On The Budget In Parliament Today, Kiren Rijiju Raised Questions On Opposition | ABP News
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Discussion On The Budget In Parliament Today, Kiren Rijiju Raised Questions On Opposition | ABP News

ABP News  

Budget 2024: The first budget of the third term of the Modi government was presented in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. After giving third consecutive term to Narendra Modi government, everyone had high expectations from this budget. But, they have also got some disappointment due to increase in short term and long term capital gains tax and abolition of indexation …

Union Budget 2024: Political Uproar Expected in Parliament Today, Watch Video | ABP News
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024: Political Uproar Expected in Parliament Today, Watch Video | ABP News

ABP News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget on Tuesday. The biggest relief for millions of new tax regime taxpayers comes in the form of an increase in the standard deduction. During her budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized her primary goals of job creation, skill development, support for small industries, and relief for the middle class. Changes in …

Sudhanshu Trivedi Discusses Union Budget 2024, Supriya Shrinate Corners Him With Question
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Sudhanshu Trivedi Discusses Union Budget 2024, Supriya Shrinate Corners Him With Question

ABP News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget on Tuesday, addressing expectations following Narendra Modi's government securing a third consecutive term. The budget aimed to benefit all economic classes, providing significant relief for new tax regime taxpayers through increased standard deductions. Despite opposition criticism, Sitharaman highlighted significant aid: ₹1.5 lakh crore allocated to all states, three cancer drugs made cheaper, …

Union Budget 2024: INDIA Alliance to Protest Against Budget Today | ABP News
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024: INDIA Alliance to Protest Against Budget Today | ABP News

ABP News  

Nirmala Sitharaman: On Tuesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget. Key highlights include increased standard deductions and expanded benefits for new tax regime taxpayers, though some disappointment exists over higher short-term and long-term capital gains taxes and the removal of indexation benefits. The budget also targets job creation, skill development, and support for small businesses, with incentives for …

Union Budget 2024: Top 5 takeaways for salaried persons, job seekers
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024: Top 5 takeaways for salaried persons, job seekers

Hindustan Times  

Budget 2024: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented the Union Budget 2024-25 during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2024-25 in Lok Sabha in New Delhi on July 23. Hike in standard deduction In the budget, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an increase in the standard deduction for salaried employees from …

Naveen Patnaik on Union Budget: 'Feel disappointed at continued neglect of Odisha'
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Naveen Patnaik on Union Budget: 'Feel disappointed at continued neglect of Odisha'

India TV News  

Opposition Biju Janata Dal and Congress on Tuesday described the union budget for 2024-25 as “anti-Odisha” claiming that the Centre has ignored genuine concerns of the state. Speaking to an Odisha-based TV channel, former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said he felt 'disappointed at the continued neglect of the state'. He said, "I feel disappointed at the continued neglect of Odisha …

Union Budget 2024: A comprehensive pathway to inclusive growth and economic resilience
5 months, 2 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 …

Akhilesh, Maya criticise Budget; SP chief says ‘nothing for U.P’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Akhilesh, Maya criticise Budget; SP chief says ‘nothing for U.P’

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW: Samajwadi Party national president Akhilesh Yadav criticised the BJP government for the Union Budget 2024, claiming it ignored development initiatives for Uttar Pradesh and was against the interests of the state’s youth and farmers. While reacting to the Budget in Delhi on Tuesday, he also posted a poetic criticism in Hindi on his X account, saying, “The 11th budget …

Coalition dharma focus of post-election budget
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Coalition dharma focus of post-election budget

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party made an attempt to keep its National Democratic Alliance partners and core supporters happy by ensuring that the Union Budget had something for the allies, critical for the stability of the government, and for four segments—poor, farmers, women and the youth — that are key for electoral success. “The party has ensured that it …

The budget echoes the Developed India vision
5 months, 2 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 2024 provides blueprint for a self-reliant, developed India: U.P. CM Yogi
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024 provides blueprint for a self-reliant, developed India: U.P. CM Yogi

Hindustan Times  

Hailing the Union Budget 2024, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the budget presented under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi will prove to be all-encompassing, all inclusive, and development-oriented, meeting the hopes, aspirations and resolutions of 140 crore Indians. UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her team. In a media …

MP CM Praises Union Budget, Chhattisgarh CM Calls It Milestone
5 months, 2 weeks ago

MP CM Praises Union Budget, Chhattisgarh CM Calls It Milestone

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav has called the Union budget presented in the parliament on Tuesday as all-inclusive and growth-oriented. Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai also hailed the Union budget calling it ‘holistic’ and ‘historic’. Describing the Union budget as a ‘holistic budget with a vast development potential’, he said it reflects vision and determination and promises …

Union Budget evokes mixed response from Andhra’s political leaders, industry bodies
5 months, 2 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 …

‘Against the people of Karnataka’: DK Shivakumar slams Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2024
5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Against the people of Karnataka’: DK Shivakumar slams Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2024

Hindustan Times  

The Congress government in Karnataka has expressed dissatisfaction with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget presentation and said that the southern state has been ignored totally. ‘Against the people of Karnataka’: DK Shivakumar slams Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2024 Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, DK Shivakumar said, “We have high respect for the finance minister and expected funds to finish the …

Rahul Gandhi slams Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget: 'To appease...'
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi slams Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget: 'To appease...'

Hindustan Times  

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday slammed finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget, saying it was aimed at appeasing the BJP's allies and "cronies". The Congress leader described the document as the "Kursi Bachao" Budget and alleged that it was copied from the Congress party's Lok Sabha polls manifesto. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said the employment scheme was "designed …

Budget 2024-25 CAPEX: ₹11 lakh crore allocated towards capital expenditure, 3.4% of GDP by FM Nirmala Sitharaman
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024-25 CAPEX: ₹11 lakh crore allocated towards capital expenditure, 3.4% of GDP by FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu  

In her seventh budget presentation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced allocating Rs 11 lakh, 11 thousand and 111 crore towards capital expenditure. She further urged, “We will encourage states to provide support of similar scale for infrastructure development based on their priorities.” The finance minister stated that private investment in infrastructure will be promoted through Viability Gap Funding and a …

Hostel initiative, Rs 3 lakh crore for girl-centric schemes, and more: How Budget 2024 provides a boost to women
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Hostel initiative, Rs 3 lakh crore for girl-centric schemes, and more: How Budget 2024 provides a boost to women

Firstpost  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s seventh straight budget, announced on Tuesday, focused on four areas: the poor, women, youth and farmers. To promote women’s participation in the workforce, the finance minister said the Centre would also set up working women hostels and crèches Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2024-25 in Lok Sabha, in New Delhi, Tuesday, July …

Union Budget 2024: Where does Centre spend the most money?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024: Where does Centre spend the most money?

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget in Parliament of Tuesday. Union Budget 2024: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman with the Budget tablet arrives at the Parliament to present the Union Budget 2024-25 during the Monsoon Session, in New Delhi on Tuesday. "The fiscal consolidation path announced by me in 2021 has served our economy very well, and we …

Budget 2024: FM Nirmala Sitharaman lays out nine priorities of the Modi govt
5 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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- …

What Budget means for taxpayers: 10 points
5 months, 2 weeks ago

What Budget means for taxpayers: 10 points

Hindustan Times  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced a major relief for the subscribers of the new income tax regime. Nirmala Sitharaman announced the government has increased the income tax standard deduction for those who opted for the new regime. "For those opting for the new tax regime, the standard deduction for salaried employees to be increased from ₹ 50,000 to …

Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman announces financial aid for student loans up to ₹10 lakh
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman announces financial aid for student loans up to ₹10 lakh

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Narendra Modi government will offer financial support for loans up to ₹10 lakh for higher education in domestic institutions. Union Budget 2024: People watch Union Budget being presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on television screen at TV showroom, at Dadar, in Mumbai. Follow- Budget 2024 Live Updates "For …

9 priorities of Union Budget 2024: Energy security to next-gen reforms
5 months, 2 weeks ago

9 priorities of Union Budget 2024: Energy security to next-gen reforms

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented the Budget for 2024-25. Budget 2024: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Budget 2024-25 with 9 priorities for 'Viksit Bharat' Follow- Budget 2024 Live Updates This is the first Budget under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term in office. While presenting the Budget in the Lok Sabha, FM Nirmala Sitharaman said despite ongoing global …

Union Budget 2024 India: Sitharaman Announces 5 Schemes Focusing On 4.1 Crore Youth Over Next 5 Years
5 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 Reactions: PM Modi Says 25 Crore People Came Out Of Poverty In last Decade
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget Reactions: PM Modi Says 25 Crore People Came Out Of Poverty In last Decade

ABP News  

Union Budget Reactions Highlights: The world's eyes were on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as she tabled the first full Budget of the Modi 3.0 government. What Does The Opposition Say About Budget 2024 Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday criticised the Union Budget, labelling it a "kursi bachao budget" and alleging that it offers …

Union Budget 2024: What politicians expect - addressing unemployment and inflation issues, increasing fund assistance
5 months, 2 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: 'This is Not Modi Government's Budget, But NDA's Budget,' Says Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024: 'This is Not Modi Government's Budget, But NDA's Budget,' Says Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut

ABP News  

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut has made a noteworthy statement regarding the upcoming budget. Raut's remarks highlight the political dynamics at play, especially with the inclusion of influential leaders like Nitish Kumar and Chandrababu Naidu within the NDA alliance. The anticipation surrounding the budget is high, and Raut's comments underscore the expectations from the NDA government to deliver a budget …

Budget 2024: What Will Get Cheaper and What Will Get More Expensive? Hear from Experts | ABP News
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: What Will Get Cheaper and What Will Get More Expensive? Hear from Experts | ABP News

ABP News  

Modi 3.0 First Budget: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the central budget on July 23 at 11 AM. This will be the first budget of the third term under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and Finance Minister Sitharaman's seventh consecutive budget. Sitharaman will break the record of former Prime Minister Morarji Desai, though Desai still holds the record for …

Budget 2024: These five pieces you can’t miss
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: These five pieces you can’t miss

Live Mint  

Mint brings you five curated pieces on the Budget. Budget: The election outcome and voter concerns can offer Sitharaman some clues Rajrishi Singhal discusses the potential impact of the recent Lok Sabha election results on the Union Budget. With the Bharatiya Janata Party losing significant ground, key considerations may include the resurgence of state-specific voting patterns, the need for increased …

Budget 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar major gainers; special focus on jobs, new tax regime
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024 HIGHLIGHTS: Andhra Pradesh, Bihar major gainers; special focus on jobs, new tax regime

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath's reaction on Union Budget: "Under the guidance of PM Modi, in the new parliament of the country, the Finance Minister has laid down the general budget of the country which is - inclusive, development-oriented and one which will fulfil the aspirations of 140 cr people. The new tax slabs announced in the budget are welcoming." …

Union Cabinet headed by PM Modi approves Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Cabinet headed by PM Modi approves Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget

India TV News  

Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday approved the Union Budget ahead of its presentation by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Following this, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her seventh budget in the Lok Sabha. On Monday, Prime Minister said the Economic Survey highlighted the prevailing strengths of the economy and identifies areas for further growth and …

No revolutionary schemes for minorities, Dalits, Adivasis, backward classes: Kharge on Union Budget
5 months, 2 weeks ago

No revolutionary schemes for minorities, Dalits, Adivasis, backward classes: Kharge on Union Budget

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday termed the Union Budget as a "copycat" and alleged that it is not for the progress of the country but to save the Modi government. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget for 2024-25, her 7th straight presentation, surpassing the record of former prime minister Morarji Desai. In a post in …

Budget speech more focused on posturing than action: Congress
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget speech more focused on posturing than action: Congress

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday claimed that the government seems to have finally come around to "tacitly admitting that mass unemployment is a national crisis" that requires urgent attention, as it slammed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget speech as being "more focused on posturing than action". Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said, "After ten years of denial …

India’s Modi sets aside billions for jobs, allies in post-election budget
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Modi sets aside billions for jobs, allies in post-election budget

Al Jazeera  

The budget lays out funds for rural programmes, to create jobs and for two states ruled by coalition members. India’s government has assigned billions of dollars for job creation and regions run by key coalition partners in a budget aimed at cementing the coalition and winning back voters after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s election setback. Tax changes unveiled in the …

India's budget highlights job creation, rural growth
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India's budget highlights job creation, rural growth

China Daily  

This file photo shows Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the media to stake claim to form the new government at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi, India on June 7. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's newly formed government unveiled an annual budget on Tuesday to the Indian Parliament with a proposal to significantly increase spending for job creation and …

No revolutionary schemes for minorities, Dalits, Adivasis, backward classes: Kharge on Union Budget
5 months, 2 weeks ago

No revolutionary schemes for minorities, Dalits, Adivasis, backward classes: Kharge on Union Budget

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday termed the Union Budget as a "copycat" and alleged that it is not for the progress of the country but to save the Modi government. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget for 2024-25, her 7th straight presentation, surpassing the record of former prime minister Morarji Desai. In a post in …

Nitish hails Union Budget, says special care taken to address Bihar's needs
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Sitharaman to present Budget 2024: Understanding the Budget, its impact on India's economy
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Union Budget 2024: A look at 5 big themes before Sitharaman reveals cards
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024: A look at 5 big themes before Sitharaman reveals cards

Firstpost  

As the country waits with bated breaths for the 2024 Union Budget, here’s a look at some of the big themes experts believe will take centre stage With the completion of the customary Halwa Ceremony, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to table the 2024 Union Budget. Key themes before Sitharaman shows her cards According to analysts, the following …

Modi Meets Economists Ahead of Crucial Union Budget
6 months 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
6 months 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 …

Nirmala Sitharaman likely to present Full Budget on July 24
6 months, 1 week ago

Nirmala Sitharaman likely to present Full Budget on July 24

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman may present full Budget for 2024-25 on July 24 in the Monsoon Session of the Parliament, a report claimed. This comes as President Droupadi Murmu in her address to the joint session of Parliament said the first budget of the Narendra Modi 3.0 government will unveil far-reaching economic and social reforms for rapid development. A stable …

BJP leaders criticise Budget while Congress leaders welcome it
10 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP leaders criticise Budget while Congress leaders welcome it

The Hindu  

BJP leaders have criticised the Budget while Congress leaders have welcomed it. Satish Jarkiholi, Minister for Public Works, welcomed the Budget saying it aimed at creating an equal society with universal welfare and creation of equal opportunities. Setting up the Basavana Bagewadi Development Board, translation in to Kannada of works by Babu Jagajivan Ram, Periyar, Lohia and Narayan Guru are …

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