Nirmala Sitharaman unveils Budget aimed at boosting incomes; introduces alternative tax regime to simplify taxation; full text of her speech
4 years, 11 months ago

Nirmala Sitharaman unveils Budget aimed at boosting incomes; introduces alternative tax regime to simplify taxation; full text of her speech

Firstpost  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday unveiled the budget for fiscal 2020-21, vowing to boost income of Indians and their purchasing power, in a bid to revive domestic economic growth that has slumped Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday unveiled the budget for fiscal 2020-21, vowing to boost income of Indians and their purchasing power, in a bid to revive domestic economic growth that has slumped. The Budget also unveiled measures aimed at facilitating growth of the country’s micro, small and medium enterprises including raising the turnover threshold for audit of their accounts to Rs 5 crore and a scheme to provide subordinate debt to MSME entrepreneurs. The finance minister also had several sops for the agriculture sector, as she said that the government would inject nearly $40 billion into the sprawling farm sector and billions more into a federal water scheme to get broader economic growth back up from its lowest in a decade. Sitharaman also set aside 690 billion rupees for the health sector, up marginally from last year’s allocation as the government seeks to implement an ambitious scheme to provide health insurance for millions of people.

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Doctors urge govt. to allocate more funds to health sector
14 hours, 29 minutes ago

Doctors urge govt. to allocate more funds to health sector

The Hindu  

Medical professionals on Thursday urged the government to urgently strengthen primary health centres, community health centres and district health centres in the State. Health Budget-2025’, organised by Praja Aarogya Vedika at MBVK Bhavan in Vijayawada, doctors discussed the importance of raising the allocation for the health sector in the upcoming Budget. Some of their demands include attention to preventive healthcare; …

Budget 2025: Can you expect Rs 10 lakh tax-free income?
1 day, 21 hours ago

Budget 2025: Can you expect Rs 10 lakh tax-free income?

India Today  

As the Union Budget 2025 approaches, expectations are mounting for significant tax reforms and economic relief measures. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the budget on February 1, 2025, with the middle class hoping for an increase in the tax-free income threshold, amongst other proposals. Other key demands include extending the MGNREGA program to provide 200 workdays per …

Budget 2025: Will Nirmala Sitharaman address TDS-TCS challenges?
1 week ago

Budget 2025: Will Nirmala Sitharaman address TDS-TCS challenges?

India Today  

As the Union Budget 2025-26 draws near, discussions intensify on simplifying India’s tax system. Industry bodies, including the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, have shared their recommendations with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, advocating tax reforms to boost the ease of doing business and reduce complexity. SIMPLIFYING TDS-TCS RATES FICCI has proposed reducing the numerous TDS/TCS rates to …

Budget 2025: Should Nirmala Sitharaman focus on boosting consumption?
1 week, 2 days ago

Budget 2025: Should Nirmala Sitharaman focus on boosting consumption?

India Today  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman faces a challenging economic backdrop as she prepares to present Budget 2025-26 on February 1. The Reserve Bank of India also lowered its real GDP growth forecast for 2024-25 to 6.6%, citing global uncertainties, volatile commodity prices, and fragmented economic conditions. MIDDLE-CLASS RELIEF & CONSUMPTION REVIVAL Anand Ramanathan, Partner and Leader for the Consumer Products …

Industry leaders seek investment and consumption boost in pre-budget talks
1 week, 3 days ago

Industry leaders seek investment and consumption boost in pre-budget talks

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Industry leaders urged measures to boost investment, education and healthcare in a pre-budget consultation with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday. Key proposals included expanding presumptive taxation to MSMEs and emerging sectors like data centres and cloud computing, aimed at spurring job creation, integrating India into global value chains, and measures to boost domestic consumption, fostering a win-win …

Budget 2025: Industry bodies urge Nirmala Sitharaman to slash income tax rates for middle class at pre-budget meeting
1 week, 3 days ago

Budget 2025: Industry bodies urge Nirmala Sitharaman to slash income tax rates for middle class at pre-budget meeting

Live Mint  

India's industry body representatives were seeking a reduction in personal income tax rates from the Finance Minister at the pre-budget meeting on Monday to ensure higher disposable income in the hands of the nation's middle-class population, reported the news agency PTI on December 30. “From a perspective of boosting consumption, we have suggested that there be some relief provided to …

PM Modi chairs meeting with economists, sectoral experts in Delhi
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PM Modi chairs meeting with economists, sectoral experts in Delhi

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently presiding over a crucial meeting with prominent economists and sectoral experts. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Budget for 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha on February 1, 2025. Sitharaman, Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery, Niti Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Economic Advisor Anantha Nageswaran and eminent economists, including Surjit …

Sanjaya Baru | Budget 2025: Taking India’s economy from good to great
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Sanjaya Baru | Budget 2025: Taking India’s economy from good to great

Deccan Chronicle  

Even as most taxpayers will be busy this coming week making plans for the year-end and the New Year, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her colleagues will be pouring over numbers and cogitating over ideas finalising the Budget statement and speech scheduled for February 1. National accounts data for the past decade reveal that total private final consumption expenditure, …

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

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 …

FM Sitharaman, economists discuss slowing growth, budget priorities, and macroeconomic challenges
1 month ago

FM Sitharaman, economists discuss slowing growth, budget priorities, and macroeconomic challenges

Live Mint  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday kicked off the first round of pre-budget consultations with leading economists, focusing on strategies to bolster manufacturing, curb food inflation, create jobs, and revive private sector investment and consumption growth. The meeting, attended by senior finance ministry officials and a host of eminent economists, centred on pressing issues such as inflation, employment, trade, health, …

A ‘corrective’ budget’ to repair AP: Health Minister Yadav
1 month, 4 weeks ago

A ‘corrective’ budget’ to repair AP: Health Minister Yadav

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: AP’s annual budget for the 2024-25 financial year is a “corrective budget” aimed at repairing the economy “destroyed due to the YSRC’s misgovernance,” Health Minister Satya Kumar has said. The Rs 2.94 lakh crore annual budget reflected the aspirations of the people, he said on Monday.Speaking to the media, Yadav noted that the government made a total allocation of …

Education, welfare in focus of ₹2.94 lakh-cr Andhra budget
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Education, welfare in focus of ₹2.94 lakh-cr Andhra budget

Hindustan Times  

The Telugu Desam Party-led National Democratic Alliance government in Andhra Pradesh on Monday presented its first full-fledged budget of ₹2,94,427 crore for 2024-25, five months after coming to power. Finance minister Payyavula Kesav told the state legislative assembly that the budget included revenue expenditure of ₹2,35,916 crore and capital expenditure of ₹32,712 crore. The NDA government under chief minister N …

A.P. govt. presented a pro-people budget amid precarious financial conditions, says I&PR Minister
1 month, 4 weeks ago

A.P. govt. presented a pro-people budget amid precarious financial conditions, says I&PR Minister

The Hindu  

In the face of financial difficulties and resource depletion, the coalition government in Andhra Pradesh has introduced what it called a “pro-people budget” for 2024-25. Addressing the media at the Assembly on Monday, Information and Public Relations Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy praised Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Finance Minister P. Keshav for delivering a budget under challenging conditions. Additionally, the …

What does Naidu government have in focus for Andhra Pradesh in its budget?
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

What does Naidu government have in focus for Andhra Pradesh in its budget?

India Today  

The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly’s budget session began today with Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presenting the state’s budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. The state budget for 2024-25 is set at Rs 2.94 lakh crore, with Rs 2.35 lakh crore allocated for revenue expenditure and Rs 3,271.84 crore for capital expenditure. Sector-wise, significant funds are earmarked for Panchayat Raj 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 …

Budget 2024: The Neoliberal Lenses That Skew the Vision
5 months ago

Budget 2024: The Neoliberal Lenses That Skew the Vision

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 04, 2024 16:08 IST - 6 MINS READ With the short-term, frenzied interest that accompanies annual Budget presentations having ended, it is time to look at issues that were largely ignored in the debate. In fact, around the time when Budget 2024-25 was presented, the G20 Finance Ministers’ meeting in Rio had agreed on jointly pursuing a …

FM Nirmala Sitharaman on Budget 2024: Union Budget strikes a fine balance between growth, employment, capital investment, and fiscal consolidation
5 months, 1 week ago

FM Nirmala Sitharaman on Budget 2024: Union Budget strikes a fine balance between growth, employment, capital investment, and fiscal consolidation

The Hindu  

Replying to the debate on the Union Budget in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday where more than 80 elders participated, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the transfer of resources to the States is going unhindered and the inferences that she mentioned just two States in the budget was a propaganda created by the INDIA bloc to mislead the people. Countering …

India confident of achieving fiscal deficit target, on course with glide path: FM Sitharaman
5 months, 1 week ago

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 …

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 …

A Budget that places health on the margins
5 months, 2 weeks ago

A Budget that places health on the margins

The Hindu  

With the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic behind us, the Union Budget expectedly shifted focus to levers of economic growth such as infrastructure and employment. It was also hoped that the recognition of population health as a vital investment for accelerating as well as protecting economic growth would see continued investment in strengthening our health systems. In the Interim Budget, …

Budget 2024 debate: Opposition in Lok Sabha terms budget an insurance to shore up fragile coalition, BJP says it addresses all sections
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024 debate: Opposition in Lok Sabha terms budget an insurance to shore up fragile coalition, BJP says it addresses all sections

The Hindu  

Battlelines appeared drawn in the Lok Sabha over the Union Budget, with the Opposition terming allocations to States where NDA allies governed as an “insurance” to shore up a fragile coalition under the BJP, and the Treasury benches asserting that the budget was one that addressed all sections and regions. Parliament Monsoon session, day 3 | updates Initiating the debate …

Budget 2024 creates a template for reforms in Modi 3.0
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024 creates a template for reforms in Modi 3.0

Firstpost  

This year’s Budget stands out for its balanced approach, focusing on fiscal discipline, capital expenditure, regulatory simplification, job creation, and next-generation reforms, aiming to stimulate high growth and employment Budgets have long been spectacles of grand announcements and symbolic gestures. Additionally, the budget aims to enhance women’s workforce participation through infrastructure support and specialised skilling programmes, and to upgrade 1,000 …

Parliament Session Highlights: Chidambaram in RS asks ‘Why no mention of TN’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Parliament Session Highlights: Chidambaram in RS asks ‘Why no mention of TN’

Hindustan Times  

Parliament Session Highlights: Members of the INDIA bloc on Wednesday protested in Parliament over the "discrimination" against the opposition-ruled states in the Union Budget. Sitharaman became the first finance minister to present seven consecutive budget speeches, surpassing former prime minister Morarji Desai's record of six consecutive budgets as finance minister between 1959 and 1964. In her seventh record Budget, Nirmala …

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 …

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 …

India budget: Tax giveaways and handouts for states led by Modi’s coalition partners
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

NSE MD gives 10/10 score to Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget: ‘Huge fillip to job creation in India’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NSE MD gives 10/10 score to Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget: ‘Huge fillip to job creation in India’

Hindustan Times  

Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD and CEO at National Stock Exchange, said that the Union Budget 2024 presented by Finance minister under the Modi 3.0 government “has given a huge fillip to job creation in India by ensuring that the private sector also participates in job creation in addition to the government sector while ensuring that India becomes the number 1 start …

How long was Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2024 speech and how does it compare to others?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

How long was Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2024 speech and how does it compare to others?

Firstpost  

Delivering her second shortest budget speech, which lasted for about an hour and 24 minutes, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament for Modi 3.0 government. Jaswant Singh During the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led government, Union Finance Minister Jaswant Singh delivered one of the longest budget speeches in 2003, which lasted two hours and 13 minutes. Arun …

Cheaper cancer meds and more: How Union Budget 2024 is a shot in the arm to the health sector
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Cheaper cancer meds and more: How Union Budget 2024 is a shot in the arm to the health sector

Firstpost  

Nirmala Sitharaman’s seventh consecutive Union Budget focuses on lowering the cost of medications, especially for cancer patients. Overall, the government has allocated Rs 89,287 crore for the sector, a slight increase from Rs 88,956 crore in FY24 The government has also suggested exempting three additional cancer medications from basic customs duties, Finance Minister Sitharaman's announced on Tuesday. The government has …

'EMPLOYMENT': Nirmala Sitharaman's acronym for Budget 2024 theme
5 months, 2 weeks ago

'EMPLOYMENT': Nirmala Sitharaman's acronym for Budget 2024 theme

India Today  

With job creation and youth skilling initiatives being the top focus of the government, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman coined a new acronym - 'EMPLOYMENT' - as the theme of the Union Budget 2024-25. Read Full Budget 2024 Coverage While the government has tweaked tax slabs under the new income tax regime to boost consumption among the salaried class, it has …

Budget 2024: Just a political exercise to protect interests of Modi govt, says Kerala Finance Minister
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Just a political exercise to protect interests of Modi govt, says Kerala Finance Minister

The Hindu  

Kerala Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal on July 23 slammed the 2024-25 Union Budget, calling it a “gimmick” and a “political exercise” solely intended to protect the interests of the BJP-led NDA government. “While the BJP opened its account in Kerala, Kerala’s account has been closed,” Mr. Balagopal remarked, in an apparent reference to the BJP candidate Suresh Gopi’s win …

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 is growth-oriented, welfare-centric, people-friendly: Annamalai
5 months, 2 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, …

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 …

India’s Modi focuses on jobs creation in first budget after winning polls
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Modi focuses on jobs creation in first budget after winning polls

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s newly formed government presented an annual budget to Parliament that raises spending to generate more jobs and spur economic growth, while aiming to appease coalition partners it needs to stay in power. Modi said the budget will lead India toward “better growth and a bright future.” “Today’s budget will act as a …

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- …

Budget 2024 Highlights on income tax: FM Sitharaman revises personal income tax slabs; taxation rates remain unchanged
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024 Highlights on income tax: FM Sitharaman revises personal income tax slabs; taxation rates remain unchanged

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her seventh Budget speech on July 23 revised the tax slabs under the new regime. Whilst the rate of taxation remains unchanged, the size of each of the slabs, excluding the initial zero to ₹3 lakh, remains unchanged. Budget 2024-25: Taxes Earlier, the Finance Minister further placed increasing the standard deduction for salaried employees from …

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 …

Budget: FM announces ₹15,000 cr for development of Andhra Pradesh’s new capital
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget: FM announces ₹15,000 cr for development of Andhra Pradesh’s new capital

Hindustan Times  

Hyderabad: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman on Tuesday presented her seventh Union Budget, announcing Rs.15,000 cr for Andhra Pradesh’s new capital Amaravati. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman with Union Budget portfolio The FM said that the government will ensure all efforts to fulfil the commitments in the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act. Describing it as a lifeline of Andhra Pradesh, Sitharaman said …

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, …

Union Budget 2024: 7 key figures to gauge Indian economy's health under Sitharaman
5 months, 2 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, 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 …

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 …

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 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." …

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