Budget 2019: 5 ways Nirmala Sitharaman can boost growth to counter economic slowdown
5 years, 7 months ago

Budget 2019: 5 ways Nirmala Sitharaman can boost growth to counter economic slowdown

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting the Narendra Modi government 2.0’s first budget on July 5, 2019. Reduction in key interest rates The Confederation of Indian Industry has recommended that the government cut key interest rates to boost demand and provide a boost to the economy. Boosting farmer income Among the ways Nirmala Sitharaman can tackle growth slowdown is by increasing farmers’ income. A recent report indicated that the government is planning to infuse Rs 40,000 crore in public sector banks to provide a boost to all sectors that have been gripped by a slowdown.

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Budget 2025: Should Nirmala Sitharaman focus on boosting consumption?
2 weeks 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 …

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

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 …

Will India's economic growth pick up pace? Nirmala Sitharaman answers
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Will India's economic growth pick up pace? Nirmala Sitharaman answers

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that India’s economy will see healthy growth in the coming quarters despite the lower-than-expected GDP numbers for the second quarter. India’s GDP growth for the July-September quarter fell sharply to 5.4% from 6.7% in the previous quarter, marking an 18-month low, as per data released by the National Statistics Office in November. However, …

India’s chief economic adviser calls for deregulation to spur growth
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India’s chief economic adviser calls for deregulation to spur growth

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India’s chief economic adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran emphasised the need for several measures including deregulation and a focus on key structural reforms after the country’s economic growth slowed for a second consecutive quarter. Nageswaran attributed the slowdown in India’s GDP growth during the second quarter to a combination of global factors, including excess manufacturing capacity in other regions …

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

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 …

India’s Modi focuses on jobs creation in first budget after winning polls
5 months, 3 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 …

Budget 2024: FM Nirmala Sitharaman lays out nine priorities of the Modi govt
5 months, 3 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 …

Union Budget 2024 India: Sitharaman Announces 5 Schemes Focusing On 4.1 Crore Youth Over Next 5 Years
5 months, 3 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, 3 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 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman announces Rs 1,000 crore fund to boost space economy
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman announces Rs 1,000 crore fund to boost space economy

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled an ambitious plan to expand India's space economy fivefold over the next decade, marking a significant leap in the country's space aspirations. In a bold move to propel India's space sector forward, Sitharaman announced the establishment of a Rs 1000 crore venture capital fund dedicated to fostering growth and innovation in space technology. …

Agriculture Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman announces big agri push, allocates Rs 1.52 lakh crore
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Agriculture Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman announces big agri push, allocates Rs 1.52 lakh crore

India TV News  

Union Budget 2024: In a significant boost to agriculture, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today announced that 1 crore farmers will be introduced to natural farming in the coming years. The Finance Minister allocated Rs 1.52 lakh crore for agriculture and allied sectors for the fiscal year 2024-25. "This year, I have made an allocation of Rs 1.52 lakh crore for …

Budget 2024: Date, key timings and what to expect from budget speech
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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 …

Sitharaman to present Budget 2024: Understanding the Budget, its impact on India's economy
5 months, 3 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 …

View: Why Nirmala Sitharaman is PM Modi's best bet in the finance ministry
7 months ago

View: Why Nirmala Sitharaman is PM Modi's best bet in the finance ministry

Hindustan Times  

Reappointment of Nirmala Sitharaman as Union Finance Minister is another example of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s farsightedness. These are certainly not the characteristics of a “typical” politician, but the most valued strength of a ‘right-hand man’ or a minister of a charismatic leader whose mission is to transform India into ‘Viksit Bharat’. She not only navigated the Indian economy from …

Reforms to boost growth and stability will continue, asserts Nirmala Sitharaman after assuming charge as Finance Minister
7 months ago

Reforms to boost growth and stability will continue, asserts Nirmala Sitharaman after assuming charge as Finance Minister

The Hindu  

The NDA government will continue to push the reforms drive initiated after 2014 with an eye on bolstering India’s macroeconomic stability and growth, Nirmala Sitharaman asserted on June 12 after taking over the reins of the Ministries of Finance and Corporate Affairs again. “She urged the departments to advance the NDA government’s development agenda with renewed vigour and ensure responsive …

FM Nirmala Sitharaman Stresses Fiscal Responsibility and Job Growth
11 months ago

FM Nirmala Sitharaman Stresses Fiscal Responsibility and Job Growth

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharman on Thursday said that the government is making sure that fiscal deficit is managed without hurting any projects. The finance minister also highlighted the interim budget, saying that it is the emphasis given by the government on capital expenditure and sustaining pace of economic growth. “So public investment in infrastructure gives us greater …

Nirmala Sitharaman Interview: Policy Stability An Obsession with PM, India's Systemic Reforms Bearing Fruit, Says FM
11 months, 1 week ago

Nirmala Sitharaman Interview: Policy Stability An Obsession with PM, India's Systemic Reforms Bearing Fruit, Says FM

News 18  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Interview LIVE Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the Narendra Modi government is confident of managing inflation as well as maintaining the robustness in economic growth. In an exclusive interview with Managing Director of Network18 Rahul Joshi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the robustness of the economy has not gone down and called the interim …

Nirmala Sitharaman: 7% Growth Possible; Global Agencies Like IMF Have Enhanced Assessments
11 months, 1 week ago

Nirmala Sitharaman: 7% Growth Possible; Global Agencies Like IMF Have Enhanced Assessments

News 18  

The Narendra Modi government is confident of managing inflation as well as maintaining the robustness in economic growth, said union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday in an exclusive interview with Network18 Group Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi, a day after presenting the interim budget in Parliament ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. The International Monetary Fund has raised its 2024-25 GDP …

Budget 2024: Women, farmers, youth, poor are top priority for NDA
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Women, farmers, youth, poor are top priority for NDA

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday identified women, farmers, youth and the poor as priority segments of society for the NDA government, which is expecting a comeback to power after the national polls this year. “When the poor become empowered partners in the development process, government’s power to assist them also increases manifold.” Farmers are the food providers, …

Govt committed to increase milk and dairy production in country: Sitharaman in interim Budget
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt committed to increase milk and dairy production in country: Sitharaman in interim Budget

India TV News  

Budget 2024: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday presented the interim Budget and announced plans to increase milk and dairy production in the country. The programme will be built on the success of existing schemes such as Rashtriya Gokul Mission, National Livestock Mission, and Infrastructure Development Funds for dairy processing and animal husbandry," she said in her Budget speech. …

Indian Economy under PM Modi has witnessed profound transformation: FM Nirmala Sitharaman gives govt’s report card
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Economy under PM Modi has witnessed profound transformation: FM Nirmala Sitharaman gives govt’s report card

Op India  

The Indian economy under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has witnessed a profound transformation in the last 10 years when the government took several pro-people reforms that were structural, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday, as she rose to present the interim Budget for 2024-25. “In 2014, the country was facing enormous challenges, the government overcame those challenges and …

Budget 2024: Average real income 50 per cent higher, inflation moderated, says Nirmala Sitharaman
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Average real income 50 per cent higher, inflation moderated, says Nirmala Sitharaman

India TV News  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the average real income of Indians has increased by 50 per cent and people's earnings have improved, leading to a better quality of life and increased aspirations for the future. Sitharaman attributed moderated inflation levels to good macroeconomic stability and robust investments. "There is macroeconomic stability, investments are robust, the economy is doing …

Budget 2024: Measures for economy, select segments to feature in Nirmala Sitharaman's sixth straight budget
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Measures for economy, select segments to feature in Nirmala Sitharaman's sixth straight budget

India TV News  

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the last budget of the Modi 2.0 government before the upcoming general elections. The budget, expected to be a mix of measures for the economy and targeted segments like farmers and women, is the sixth consecutive one for Sitharaman and may highlight the government's achievements over the past decade. Technically …

Budget 2024: Sitharaman stresses govt's commitment to continue 'PM Kisan Samman Yojana'
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Sitharaman stresses govt's commitment to continue 'PM Kisan Samman Yojana'

India TV News  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday presented the interim Budget ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, addressing key aspects of the government's fiscal plans. The PM Kisan Samman Yojana has been a pivotal component of the government's efforts to bolster the agricultural sector and provide a robust safety net for farmers across the nation. Furthermore, the Finance Minister …

India fastest-growing economy: FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha
1 year, 1 month ago

India fastest-growing economy: FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha

Live Mint  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that India's second-quarter growth is the highest in the world as the country continues to be the fastest-growing economy. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday in Rajya Sabha said that the July-September GDP was high and the government continuously maintained momentum of being the fastest growing major economy. India is second most …

Indian economy is resilient amid global slowdown: Sitharaman
1 year, 1 month ago

Indian economy is resilient amid global slowdown: Sitharaman

Hindustan Times  

The Indian economy is “remarkably resilient” amid a global slowdown because of “solid” domestic demand, moderate inflation, sustained capital expenditure and continued buoyancy in revenue collections, the finance ministry said in its monthly review on Tuesday. “Despite rising input costs, overall sentiment in the services sector remains upbeat, driven, among others, by an upswing in the tourism cum hotel industry …

'...still India is fastest-growing major economy'- FM Nirmala Sitharaman's reply to Budget 2023 debate in LS
1 year, 11 months ago

'...still India is fastest-growing major economy'- FM Nirmala Sitharaman's reply to Budget 2023 debate in LS

India TV News  

Parliament Budget Session: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday hailed the government's economic policies during the reply to the Budget 2023 debate in Lok Sabha. "If I can put in a few words the essence of budget 2023-24- it balances the requirement for India's development imperatives within the limits of fiscal prudence," said Sitharaman. Sitharaman said the new tax regime …

Indian economy has grown to world's 5th largest from 10th in 9 years: FM Sitharaman
1 year, 11 months ago

Indian economy has grown to world's 5th largest from 10th in 9 years: FM Sitharaman

Firstpost  

Highlighting the numerous achievements of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government since 2014, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the per capita income has more than doubled to Rs 1.97 lakh New Delhi: The Indian economy has increased in size from the 10th to 5th largest in the world in the past nine years, said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on …

Budget envisions prosperous and inclusive India: Gadkari
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget envisions prosperous and inclusive India: Gadkari

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Road minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said that the Budget presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman envisions a prosperous and inclusive India. “Driving the country to ‘Aatmanirbharta’, this budget will equip India with new-age infrastructure, decline imports and strengthen the energy sector with a futuristic approach.” Gadkari added that inclusive development, reaching the last mile, infrastructure and investment, …

India to raise spending on job creation ahead of election
1 year, 11 months ago

India to raise spending on job creation ahead of election

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government presented to Parliament on Wednesday an annual budget of $550 billion that calls for ramping up capital spending by 33% to spur economic growth and create jobs ahead of a general election next year. The government will also increase by 66% its spending on providing affordable housing to the urban poor, …

What Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2023 offers to Gen Z?
1 year, 11 months ago

What Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2023 offers to Gen Z?

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a pre-election Budget 2023 that cut personal income taxes to boost consumption while ramping up infrastructure spending to spur growth in an economy touted as a “bright star” amid a gloomy global outlook. Skill India International Centres to be set up across different states to skill the youth for international opportunities. ) Skill Digital …

Budget 2023 | Nirmala Sitharaman announces fund to encourage agri-startups
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget 2023 | Nirmala Sitharaman announces fund to encourage agri-startups

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2023-24, announced the setting up of an agriculture accelerator fund to encourage agri-startups by young entrepreneurs in rural areas. Talking about the need to develop digital infrastructure to aid the agriculture sector in the country, Ms. Sitharaman said that digital public infrastructure for agriculture will be built as an ‘open source, …

Budget 2023: What the social sector wants from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget 2023: What the social sector wants from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

India TV News  

Budget 2023: The Indian economy is on a slow path to recovery as the COVID-19 crisis has more or less subsided. 35,000 crores • Revitalizing water harvesting structures by excavating existing lakes and tanks @ Rs. 5000 crores • Enhancing MGNREGA allocation to Rs 200,000 crores to meet all the wage employment requirements, which in turn can build large-scale livelihood …

India to raise spending on job creation before election
1 year, 11 months ago

India to raise spending on job creation before election

Al Jazeera  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said private investment was rising after the pandemic and the government should focus on driving growth. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government presented to Parliament an annual budget of $550bn that calls for ramping up capital spending by 33 percent to spur economic growth and create jobs in advance of a general election next year. The government …

Economic Survey 2023: Centre's MSP Boost For Crops Powered Agriculture Sector To Robust Growth
1 year, 11 months ago

Economic Survey 2023: Centre's MSP Boost For Crops Powered Agriculture Sector To Robust Growth

ABP News  

The Economic Survey 2022-23 was tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday in the parliament. As all eyes are on the Budget 2023, where the expectations for the agriculture sector remain upbeat, the Eco Survey 2022-23 showed that the performance of the agriculture and allied sector has been buoyant. As per the Eco Survey tabled in the Parliament, the …

India's Economic Survey Likely To Peg 2023-24 Growth At Slowest In 3 Years: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

India's Economic Survey Likely To Peg 2023-24 Growth At Slowest In 3 Years: Report

News 18  

India’s annual pre-budget economic survey is likely to peg GDP growth at 6-6.8% for 2023-24, according to a source. Growth in the financial year beginning April 1 will remain strong relative to most global economies, led by sustained private consumption, a pick-up in lending by banks and improved capital spending by corporations, the survey will likely say, the source said. …

Why Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2023 likely to avoid populist measures
1 year, 11 months ago

Why Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2023 likely to avoid populist measures

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2023, a key deciding factor prior to the 2024 Lok Sabha election, may avoid populist measures. During the tenure of the first National Democratic Alliance government, spending on defence decreased from 2000-03 average of 18 per cent to 15.2 per cent of the budget share in 2003-04. Due to the government’s commitment to fiscal …

Budget 2023 likely to invest in sustainable agriculture, R&D to improve farmers' livelihoods
1 year, 11 months ago

Budget 2023 likely to invest in sustainable agriculture, R&D to improve farmers' livelihoods

India TV News  

Budget 2023: Agriculture is a vital sector for India's economy, as it employs a large portion of the population and is a major source of food security. In Budget 2023, the government needs to invest more resources to improve farmers' livelihoods. BUDGET 2023: FULL COVERAGE These schemes include Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi and the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. …

Budget This Year To Follow Spirit Of Earlier Ones, Says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
2 years ago

Budget This Year To Follow Spirit Of Earlier Ones, Says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

ABP News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sithataman on Friday indicated that her forthcoming Budget will continue to push growth on the back of public spending as she said it will "follow the spirit" of earlier Budgets. In the Budget, the finance minister had raised capital expenditure by 35.4 per cent for the financial year 2022-23 to Rs 7.5 lakh crore to boost demand, …

Budget this year to follow spirit of earlier ones: Sitharaman
2 years ago

Budget this year to follow spirit of earlier ones: Sitharaman

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sithataman on December 16 indicated that her forthcoming Budget will continue to push growth on the back of public spending as she said it will "follow the spirit" of earlier Budgets. In the Budget, the Finance Minister had raised capital expenditure by 35.4% for the financial year 2022-23 to ₹7.5 lakh crore to boost demand, while the …

Centre working to slow inflation, FM Nirmala Sitharaman says
2 years, 1 month ago

Centre working to slow inflation, FM Nirmala Sitharaman says

Live Mint  

The government is working to slow inflation further, and is closely monitoring the prices of essential commodities, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, adding that the country is protected from the risk of stagflation due to its relatively slow inflation rates and fast growth. The government will further bring down inflation and is constantly watching the price situation of essential commodities,” …

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman sees capital spending fuelling growth
2 years, 1 month ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman sees capital spending fuelling growth

The Hindu  

India plans to sustain its high growth rate through more government capital spending but will also focus on health and education next year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Reuters NEXT conference on Wednesday. "We would continue to push capital expenditure, and that I’m saying even as I’m preparing for the next Budget," Ms. Sitharaman said. Rupee to stabilise Ms. …

Nirmala Sitharaman says budget to address growth, inflation concerns
2 years, 3 months ago

Nirmala Sitharaman says budget to address growth, inflation concerns

The Hindu  

Faced with twin challenges of slowing growth rate and high inflation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on October 12 said her budget for the next financial year will be ‘very carefully structured’ to help the economy sustain growth momentum and rein in prices. Almost all institutional and private forecasters have cut their projections for India’s GDP growth in the current 2022-23 …

Sitharaman says India’s fundamentals sound because of steps taken by govt
2 years, 7 months ago

Sitharaman says India’s fundamentals sound because of steps taken by govt

Live Mint  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said India’s fundamentals are sound due to several steps taken by the government such as reducing corporate tax, ensuring that the economy is greatly digitized and bringing in the Goods and Service Tax and bankruptcy code. Citing a study, Sitharaman said the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana reduced the probability of borrowing money significantly …

Budget 2022: There is little in Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcements to make agriculture climate resilient
2 years, 11 months ago

Budget 2022: There is little in Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcements to make agriculture climate resilient

Firstpost  

The highlight of the finance minister’s Budget on agriculture is a proposal to develop five-km broadband along the Ganga for natural farming. For the food bowl areas, where intensive chemical-based agriculture is practiced, it suggested a ‘towards organic’ strategy where farmyard manure and crop residues are blended with chemical fertilisers, and crop protection chemicals were used sparingly. According to the …

Budget 2022: Creation of 60 lakh jobs next target of govt, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
2 years, 11 months ago

Budget 2022: Creation of 60 lakh jobs next target of govt, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

India Today  

Presenting the Union Budget 2022, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the next target of the government is to create 60 lakh jobs. "Production Linked Incentive Scheme for achieving Aatmanirbhar Bharat has received an excellent response, with potential to create 60 lakh new jobs and additional production of 30 lakh crore during next Keycap digit five years," she said. Read: Budget …

More infrastructure, more investment, more growth, more jobs: PM Modi on Budget 2022
2 years, 11 months ago

More infrastructure, more investment, more growth, more jobs: PM Modi on Budget 2022

India TV News  

Highlights PM Modi said that Budget 2022 brings in new hopes and opportunities for the people Full of more infrastructure, more investment, more growth and more jobs, PM said on Budget Prime Minister informed that he will speak in detail on Budget at 11 am on Wednesday Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that Budget 2022 brings in new …

Union Budget 2022-23: Will govt take measures to boost farmers' income?
2 years, 11 months ago

Union Budget 2022-23: Will govt take measures to boost farmers' income?

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to announce incentives for the agriculture sector in the upcoming Union Budget 2022-23. The announcements, aimed at overall growth of the agricultural sector, may help boost farmers' income, reported The Economic Times. There are high chances that benefits will be extended to farmers and the overall agrarian community in the upcoming budget on February …

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