Budget 2023-24: PM Modi lauds Budget, says 'Amrit Kaal’s first budget provides foundation for developed India'
1 year, 10 months ago

Budget 2023-24: PM Modi lauds Budget, says 'Amrit Kaal’s first budget provides foundation for developed India'

Firstpost  

This budget is for a sustainable future further encouraging green energy, green growth, green infrastructure, and green jobs. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauds the Union Budget 2023-24 presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Calling it “Amrit Kaal’s first budget,” the PM said that the Budget gives priority to the deprived and will fulfil the dreams of the aspirational society, farmers and the middle class. #AmritKaalBudget https://t.co/lyV2SMgvvs — Narendra Modi February 1, 2023 Highlighting various aspects of the budget, the PM said that the success of digital payments has to be replicated in the agriculture sector and a scheme has been brought for laying down digital infrastructure for it. Emphasizing the need to replicate the success of digital payments in the agriculture sector, the Prime Minister said that this budget comes with a big plan for digital agriculture infrastructure.

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Sanjaya Baru | Budget 2025: Taking India’s economy from good to great
1 day, 10 hours 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, …

Capex support will continue for infrastructure development: Minister Chaudhary
1 week, 3 days ago

Capex support will continue for infrastructure development: Minister Chaudhary

Live Mint  

India's capital expenditure on infrastructure projects such as roads, railways, ports, airports, and telecommunications has been rising steadily over the years, and the government stands ready to make adequate funds available in next year's budget as well to maintain the sector's growth momentum, minister of state for finance Pankaj Chaudhary said on Friday. India aims to become a developed nation …

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

Need a budget that focuses on demand creation
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Need a budget that focuses on demand creation

New Indian Express  

No budget will ever satisfy everyone. The ‘dream budget’ of 1997, which brought in a slew of reforms including reduction of tax rates, liberalised import, greater freedom for foreign investors, voluntary disclosure of undeclared income and the beginning of disinvestment in the public sector, is considered to be a pinnacle of performance for a finance minister. Years later, I was …

Budget 2024: The Neoliberal Lenses That Skew the Vision
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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

Lok Sabha approves Union Budget 2024-25

India TV News  

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

What’s the Budget push for infrastructure?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

What’s the Budget push for infrastructure?

The Hindu  

The story so far: In her Budget proposals for 2024-25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has set aside ₹11 lakh crore for capital expenditure, comprising 3.4% of the GDP. With the aim to push States to spend on infrastructure, she said ₹1.5 lakh crore was being made available to them in the form of long-term interest free loans. Under the Sagarmala …

Bhatti terms his Budget ‘People’s Budget’ aimed at fulfilling aspirations of all sections
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Bhatti terms his Budget ‘People’s Budget’ aimed at fulfilling aspirations of all sections

The Hindu  

Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka has termed the Budget-2024-25 as a ‘people’s budget’ designed to meet the needs and aspirations of all sections of the society in the State. Stating that the State government would fully utilize the funds allocated for centrally Addressing Mr. Rao’s criticism of the increased estimated Excise revenue, Mr. Vikramarka assured that the government would …

Discussion On The Budget In Parliament Today, Kiren Rijiju Raised Questions On Opposition | ABP News
4 months, 4 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 …

Sudhanshu Trivedi Discusses Union Budget 2024, Supriya Shrinate Corners Him With Question
4 months, 4 weeks ago

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

ABP News  

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

Budget 2024: Prioritising inclusivity and fiscal prudence
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Prioritising inclusivity and fiscal prudence

The Hindu  

There was a lot of anticipation before this Budget. As the first major public policy announcement of the new government, it was expected that the Budget would lay down a plan of action for the following five years of the government’s approach towards the larger national vision of Viksit Bharat@2047. With the nine priority areas that followed, she articulated the …

Budget 2024 debate: Opposition in Lok Sabha terms budget an insurance to shore up fragile coalition, BJP says it addresses all sections
4 months, 4 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 …

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

Budget 2024 addresses India's immediate and long-term needs, says Tata Capital CEO
5 months ago

Budget 2024 addresses India's immediate and long-term needs, says Tata Capital CEO

Live Mint  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented another balanced budget on Tuesday, one that addressed both the immediate and long-term needs of the country. Higher tax collections – gross tax collections rose 19.5% year-on-year – have give the FM room to allocate funds to numerous schemes that will benefit the poor. Providing free electricity to one crore households under PM Surya Ghar …

Budget 2024: Placing thrust on infrastructure
5 months ago

Budget 2024: Placing thrust on infrastructure

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman accelerated the government’s thrust on the crucial infrastructure sector in her seventh successive Budget presentation and the first of PM Modi’s third term. A massive expansion in urban housing at an investment of ₹10 lakh crore, a rural roads programme worth ₹26,000 crore are among the major features of the big infrastructure push. The Indian economy’s …

Budget 2024: A blueprint for sustainable growth and employment
5 months ago

Budget 2024: A blueprint for sustainable growth and employment

The Hindu  

I would like to congratulate the Finance Minister for laying a well-defined road map for Viksit Bharat 2047 while continuing the focus on the immediate requirement. The support for the manufacturing sector, a package for employment generation, and the skilling and upskilling for 4.1 crore youth across sectors, are some of the key highlights of this budget. This, coupled with …

Budget 2024: Government keeps focus on critical areas
5 months ago

Budget 2024: Government keeps focus on critical areas

The Hindu  

The world is witnessing unprecedented disruptions and uncertainty. To avail of these opportunities, multiple steps were necessary: strong capital expenditure and infrastructure push by the Indian government; significant support to small and medium enterprises; job creation and skill development; and enhancing the purchasing power of both urban and rural Indian consumers. The announcements by the Finance Minister of schemes such …

Union Budget 2024: A comprehensive pathway to inclusive growth and economic resilience
5 months ago

Union Budget 2024: A comprehensive pathway to inclusive growth and economic resilience

The Hindu  

The Union Budget 2024, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, represents a significant milestone in India’s ongoing journey towards inclusive growth and economic resilience. With a strategic emphasis on job creation, infrastructure development, support for MSMEs, and affordable housing, this Budget addresses the nation’s critical needs while prudently reducing the fiscal deficit to 4.9%. On the infrastructure front, the Budget …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Budget 2024’s botched borrowing of ideas leaves India without the impetus it needs
5 months ago

Budget 2024’s botched borrowing of ideas leaves India without the impetus it needs

Hindustan Times  

The Union Budget is not merely a statement of accounts — it is a declaration of the nation’s economic priorities. By this yardstick, this budget reflects poorly on the Narendra Modi-led government and bodes ill for India’s political and economic future. Two key initiatives have been borrowed from the Congress’s Nyay Patra for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections: the internship …

Budget 2024: The Indian middle class expected more
5 months ago

Budget 2024: The Indian middle class expected more

Hindustan Times  

Budget 2024 came at a rare moment in the history of Indian budgets. Mostly aimed at first time workers, the government is willing to spend money to move people into formal employment as reflected in the Employees Provident Fund Organisation employment numbers. From 35,000 feet, the Budget 2024 story is this: The government will continue to tax the top 10% …

The budget echoes the Developed India vision
5 months 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 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 …

Budget aimed at Viksit Bharat dream, says Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai
5 months ago

Budget aimed at Viksit Bharat dream, says Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai

Hindustan Times  

Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday said the Union Budget offered a glimpse of ‘Amritkal Vision-2047’ and would be a milestone in realising the developed India dream. In a post on X, Sai said, “A clear glimpse of ‘Amritkal Vision - 2047’ is visible in the first budget of the Modi Government 3.0.” “This is a historic budget. …

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

Union Budget evokes mixed response from Andhra’s political leaders, industry bodies

The Hindu  

The Union Budget-2024, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha on July 23, has evoked mixed response from political parties, trade unions and trade bodies. ‘No clarity on funds’ CPI State secretariat member K. Lokanadham said that the Union budget had ‘once again deceived A.P.’ by failing to give clarity on the amount of funds allocated to …

What's in Budget 2024 for students, women and professionals | A quick guide
5 months ago

What's in Budget 2024 for students, women and professionals | A quick guide

India Today  

Budget 2024-25, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, has something for almost everyone. LOANS UP TO RS 10 LAKH FOR STUDENTS To assist students who have not been benefitted under any government initiatives, Budget 2024 has provision for financial support for loans of up to Rs 10 lakh. For promoting women-led development, the Budget carries an allocation of …

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

ABP News  

Union Budget 2024 India: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her announcement during the Budget speech revealed that the Modi 3.0 government will launch five major schemes focusing on 4.1 crore youth over the next five years, with a substantial central outlay of Rs 2 lakh crore. The Finance Minister emphasized that 20 lakh youth will receive training and skill development …

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

Budget 2024: Key announcements by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

India TV News  

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

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

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

ABP News  

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

Union Budget 2024: What politicians expect - addressing unemployment and inflation issues, increasing fund assistance
5 months ago

Union Budget 2024: What politicians expect - addressing unemployment and inflation issues, increasing fund assistance

Live Mint  

Union Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2024-2025 in Parliament today, July 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Minutes before the unveiling of the Union Budget, Shiv Sena MP Priyanka Chaturvedi told ANI, “I hope Nirmala Sitharaman ji will provide some relief from rising inflation and unemployment and the government will talk about 'Jan ki …

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

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

ABP News  

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

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

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

ABP News  

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

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

Union Budget 2024 Highlights: Record High Capex In Budget Will Drive The Economy, Says PM Modi
5 months ago

Union Budget 2024 Highlights: Record High Capex In Budget Will Drive The Economy, Says PM Modi

ABP News  

Union Budget 2024 Highlights: Hello and welcome to ABP Live's Budget 2024 LIVE blog. Budget 2024 Live GDP Growth Rate: On Monday, the FM presented the Economic Survey ahead of the final Budget and set the focus points for the nation ahead. Union Budget 2024 Trade And Hirings: The survey projected a positive outlook for global trade in 2024 as …

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

Budget 2024: These five pieces you can’t miss

Live Mint  

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

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

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

India TV News  

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

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

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

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

India TV News  

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

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

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

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

Al Jazeera  

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

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

India's budget highlights job creation, rural growth

China Daily  

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

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

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