Good news for FD investors: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman likely to make major announcements in Budget
5 days, 22 hours ago

Good news for FD investors: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman likely to make major announcements in Budget

India TV News  

Fixed deposit investors may soon have a reason to celebrate as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman makes an important announcement in the upcoming Union Budget for FY 2025-26. Expected announcements in the budget Tax exemptions for FDs : Tax relief on income generated from fixed deposits and shorter lock-in periods for tax-saving FDs. Funds for MSMEs and green initiatives : Specific funds could be allocated to institutions like SIDBI and NABARD to support MSMEs and eco-friendly initiatives like electric vehicles. : Specific funds could be allocated to institutions like SIDBI and NABARD to support MSMEs and eco-friendly initiatives like electric vehicles.

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Budget 2025: Trade Unions join pre-budget discussions with Nirmala Sitharaman
2 days, 15 hours ago

Budget 2025: Trade Unions join pre-budget discussions with Nirmala Sitharaman

India Today  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the eighth Pre-Budget Consultation meeting with representatives from trade unions in New Delhi on January 6, 2025. This consultation aimed to gather inputs for the upcoming Union Budget 2025-26 and explore the concerns and expectations of trade unions. ANTICIPATION FOR THE FEBRUARY 1 BUDGET The Union Budget 2025-26, scheduled for presentation on February 1, …

FM Nirmala Sitharaman concludes month-long stakeholder discussion for Union Budget
3 days, 4 hours ago

FM Nirmala Sitharaman concludes month-long stakeholder discussion for Union Budget

Hindustan Times  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday concluded month-long consultations with various stakeholders, including representatives of the industry and social sectors, as part of the budget preparation exercise. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has concluded the eighth pre-budget consultation with stakeholders for the upcoming Union Budget 2025-26 The consultations started on December 6, 2024, the Finance Ministry said in a statement. In …

Budget 2025: Key proposals for FDs, and long-term savings
6 days, 9 hours ago

Budget 2025: Key proposals for FDs, and long-term savings

India Today  

As the Union Budget 2025 approaches, expectations rise for measures that can stimulate middle-class savings and rejuvenate the banking sector. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recently met with representatives from the financial sector to deliberate on tax incentives for fixed deposits, amongst other investment tools. TAX RELIEF FOR FIXED DEPOSITS Representatives from banks and capital markets proposed treating FD interest as …

Budget 2025: Banks propose tax Incentives for fixed deposits to boost savings
6 days, 19 hours ago

Budget 2025: Banks propose tax Incentives for fixed deposits to boost savings

India TV News  

Financial institutions, particularly banks, have recommended tax incentives for fixed deposits as part of efforts to promote savings ahead of the Union Budget 2025. Banks call for tax breaks on fixed deposits In the meeting, bank representatives urged the government to consider linking fixed deposits with long-term capital gains tax to incentivise savings. Key areas for budget 2025 The discussions …

Market leaders urge finance minister to take liquidity-boosting measures in upcoming budget
1 week ago

Market leaders urge finance minister to take liquidity-boosting measures in upcoming budget

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Industry leaders from the capital market and financial sector urged measures to boost liquidity in the market and cut taxes on fixed deposit products in pre-budget consultations with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday. The proposals made by the capital market and financial sector included suggestions to align the taxation of fixed deposit products with that of equity …

Budget 2025: Date, time, stock market updates for February 1 presentation
1 week ago

Budget 2025: Date, time, stock market updates for February 1 presentation

India TV News  

Budget 2025: The Union Budget for 2025 will be presented in Parliament on January 1, maintaining the tradition followed in previous years. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will deliver the Budget, her eighth budget speech, which consists of six annual budgets and two interim budgets. Budget speech timing Traditionally, the Finance Minister’s budget speech is scheduled for 11:00 AM on February …

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 …

Sitharaman holds 5th pre budget meeting with industry representatives in Delhi
1 week, 3 days ago

Sitharaman holds 5th pre budget meeting with industry representatives in Delhi

Live Mint  

New Delhi, December 30 : Union Minister for Finance, Nirmala Sitharaman, chaired the fifth Pre-Budget Consultation with industry representatives in New Delhi on Saturday. @nsitharamanchairs the fifth Pre-Budget Consultation with industry representatives in connection with the forthcoming Union Budget 2025-26, in New Delhi". Earlier Sitharaman chaired the fourth Pre-Budget Consultation meeting on Thursday with stakeholders and experts from the export, …

Union Budget: Jobs, farm productivity, funds for infra boost figure at PM-economists meet
2 weeks, 1 day 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 …

PM Modi chairs meeting with economists, sectoral experts in Delhi
2 weeks, 2 days ago

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 …

Sitharaman chairs pre-budget consultation with farmer associations
1 month ago

Sitharaman chairs pre-budget consultation with farmer associations

Live Mint  

New Delhi, December 7 : Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the second Pre-Budget Consultation meeting on Saturday with representatives from various farmer associations and prominent agricultural economists in the national capital. @nsitharaman chairs the second Pre-Budget Consultation with various farmer associations and leading agricultural economists in connection with the forthcoming Union Budget 2025-26, in New Delhi, today," Finance Ministry …

Finance minister to begin pre-Budget consultation from Friday
1 month ago

Finance minister to begin pre-Budget consultation from Friday

Deccan Chronicle  

After reviewing all the concerned ministries, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will start pre-Budget consultations with various stakeholders beginning Friday as part of Budget making exercise. Sitharaman, who will chair these meetings, will seek their inputs regarding the upcoming Budget amid a seven-quarter low GDP print of 5.4 per cent in second quarter of the current financial year, followed by …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Watch: Budget 2024 | What’s in it for markets and investors?
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch: Budget 2024 | What’s in it for markets and investors?

The Hindu  

On July 23, the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the first full budget of the 3rd term of the NDA government. For deepening tax base the Finance Minister has proposed to increase Securities Transaction Tax on Futures and Options contracts to 0.2% and 0.1%, respectively. As per the budget proposals now unlisted bonds and debentures, debt mutual funds and market-linked …

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 …

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: 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 …

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 …

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: 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: How stock market has performed on Budget day in last 10 years? | Know here
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024: How stock market has performed on Budget day in last 10 years? | Know here

India TV News  

Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget in Parliament at 11 am today. The budget has been a major trendsetter for the Indian stock market, with major volatility seen in the stock market upon its announcement. Year Nifty performance on budget day 2024 -0.13 2023 -0.2 2022 1.4 2021 4.7 2020 -2.5 2019 -1.1 …

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: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces comprehensive tourism development plan
5 months, 2 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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

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 …

Union Budget 2024: Read Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's full speech
5 months, 2 weeks ago

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

India Today  

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

Budget 2024: Date, key timings and what to expect from budget speech
5 months, 2 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 …

Nirmala Sitharaman to beat Morarji Desai’s record of presenting highest number of budgets
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Nirmala Sitharaman to beat Morarji Desai’s record of presenting highest number of budgets

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will create a record of presenting the highest number of Union budgets on Tuesday when she presents her seventh budget in Parliament, beating former finance minister Morarji Desai’s record of six. The data available with the Lok Sabha secretariat shows that there have been instances when the Prime Minister and not the finance minister presented …

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 …

Budget 2024: These stocks and sectors may gain from Nirmala Sitharaman's announcements
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024: These stocks and sectors may gain from Nirmala Sitharaman's announcements

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget 2024 on July 2023. The Union budget 2024 is scheduled to be presented on July 23 by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who will become the first finance minister to present seven consecutive Union budgets in a row, surpassing Morarji Desai, who presented six consecutive budgets. JM Financial highlighted …

Nirmala Sitharaman's upcoming Budget: What to expect
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Nirmala Sitharaman's upcoming Budget: What to expect

India Today  

On July 23, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget for the fiscal year ending March 2025. POINTS TO WATCH IN BUDGET ANNOUNCEMENT Fiscal deficit target: Despite political pressures, the government is committed to maintaining a fiscal deficit target of 5.1 per cent of the GDP. This means they aim to keep the gap between their spending and income …

Modi Meets Economists Ahead of Crucial Union Budget
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Modi Meets Economists Ahead of Crucial Union Budget

Deccan Chronicle  

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

Budget 2024: PM Modi meets economists ahead of Budget
5 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Budget 2024: These are 7 demands by government employees' union for Centre
6 months ago

Budget 2024: These are 7 demands by government employees' union for Centre

Hindustan Times  

The Confederation of Central Government Employees and Workers sent a proposal to the Centre with seven demands ahead of the Union Budget 2024. The union demanded the constitution of the 8th Pay Commission, restoration of the OPS, release of the 18-month dearness allowance and relief which was frozen during the Covid-19 pandemic to employees and pensioners among other things, in …

Finance minister wraps up consultations, FY25 budget to be presented on Jul 23
6 months ago

Finance minister wraps up consultations, FY25 budget to be presented on Jul 23

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has concluded consultations with various stakeholders, including representatives of industry and social sectors, as part of the budget preparation exercise. Last month, President Droupadi Murmu, while delivering her address to the joint sitting of Parliament, had said that many historic steps and major economic decisions will be taken in the upcoming budget session. In …

Nirmala Sitharaman likely to present Full Budget on July 24
6 months 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 …

States seek improvements in 50-year interest-free loan scheme
6 months, 2 weeks ago

States seek improvements in 50-year interest-free loan scheme

The Hindu  

States have urged the Centre to make some improvements in the 50-year interest free loan scheme for pursuing capital investment projects, under which the Union government has proposed to give them ₹1.3 lakh crore this year, the same amount as 2023-24. Ministers from States made suggestions related to the ‘Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment’, first launched …

Nirmala Sitharaman Retains Finance Ministry In NDA 3.0 Govt
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Nirmala Sitharaman Retains Finance Ministry In NDA 3.0 Govt

ABP News  

Nirmala Sitharaman will continue as the Union Finance Minister of India in Modi government's 3.0. Sitharaman, a two-time Union minister, has been appointed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Cabinet for his third consecutive term, marking a major milestone for woman ministers in India. After the 2019 general elections, with then Finance Minister Arun Jaitley falling ill, Sitharaman became the first …

Uttar Pradesh to benefit most from interim budget, says state’s finance minister Suresh Khanna
11 months, 1 week ago

Uttar Pradesh to benefit most from interim budget, says state’s finance minister Suresh Khanna

Hindustan Times  

Uttar Pradesh is likely to get ₹2,18,816.84 crore as its share in central taxes in the financial year 2024-25, the state’s minister for finance Suresh Khanna said here after Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the interim budget in Parliament on Thursday. Suresh Khanna said Uttar Pradesh will benefit the most from the interim budget as the state will have …

Budget 2024: No major change in prices; Check list of what’s cheaper & dearer
11 months, 1 week ago

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

Live Mint  

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

Budget 2024 | Nirmala Sitharaman delivers her shortest Budget speech
11 months, 1 week ago

Budget 2024 | Nirmala Sitharaman delivers her shortest Budget speech

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 presented her sixth consecutive Budget with a speech lasting 56 minutes, her shortest-ever. Union Budget 2024 | Follow live updates here The opposition members listened to Ms. Sitharaman's budget speech with rapt attention, barring some voices of disapproval to the Minister's reference to her government returning to power after the Lok Sabha elections. …

Interim Budget 2024-2025 documents presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman
11 months, 1 week ago

Interim Budget 2024-2025 documents presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu  

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

Income Tax Budget Highlights: Salaried class 'disappointed,' says this expert
11 months, 1 week ago

Income Tax Budget Highlights: Salaried class 'disappointed,' says this expert

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, carrying a folder-case containing the Interim Budget 2024, arrives at Parliament House complex to present the budget, in New Delhi, Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024. Union Ministers of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary and Bhagwat Karad are Income Tax Budget 2024 Highlights: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday unveiled budget for the financial …

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