What is Union Budget: Here’s all you need to know
7 years, 2 months ago

What is Union Budget: Here’s all you need to know

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What is Union Budget: Here’s all you need to know The budget this time around will be the biggest economic event of the year, which is going to be Narendra Modi government’s fifth and final full fledged budget of its present term in office. All eyes will be on Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley when he walks up to the Parliament with a briefcase on February 1 on the big day to present Union Budget 2018-19. India's first Finance Minister, RK Shanmukham Chetty, carrying a trademark budget bag in 1947 The budget this time around will be the biggest economic event of the year, which is going to be Narendra Modi government’s fifth and final full fledged budget of its present term in office. Budget 2018 The ritual ‘Halwa Ceremony’ was attended by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, Minister of State for Finance, Shiv Pratap Shukla, Finance Secretary Hasmukh Adhia and other officials on January 20. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley at a pre budget consultative meeting with States' Finance Ministers on January 18 Finance Minister Arun Jaitley chairing 25th GST Council meeting in New Delhi on January 18 The first phase of the budget session will begin on January 29 spanning up to February 9 while the second half will go on from March 5 to April 6.

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What does the Budget offer Railways?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

What does the Budget offer Railways?

The Hindu  

The erstwhile Railway Budget, presented a couple of days before the Union Budget, was once a grand spectacle where the Indian Railways, awaited its moment of glory. The much-anticipated capex push failed to materialise beyond last two years’ ₹2.62 lakh crore, which in real terms is a correction downwards, signalling that even the government is pausing to reassess. Mere spectacle …

Politics, populism, and prajatantra
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Politics, populism, and prajatantra

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 07, 2025 15:26 IST - 5 MINS READ Dear readers, Populism and the Budget go hand in hand in India, especially when elections are around the corner. News channels, of course, went to town with headlines: “Madhubani Sari Magadh Splurge”, “Bharat Budget or Bihar Budget”, “Budget all about Bihar, Bihar, and Bihar”, “Booster to Bihar”, “FM loosens …

Karnataka handed “empty vessel”: CM Siddaramaiah slams Union Budget 2025
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka handed “empty vessel”: CM Siddaramaiah slams Union Budget 2025

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah slammed the Union Budget 2025 presented on Saturday and said it was very disappointing, without any vision and did not meet the demands of Karnataka. The Union Budget, from the country's perspective, may be fine, but from Karnataka's perspective, it is very disappointing," CM Siddaramaiah said. This comes after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during her Union …

Union Budget 2025-26 | Not even one of numerous demands from T.N. govt. accepted by the Centre, says Stalin
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025-26 | Not even one of numerous demands from T.N. govt. accepted by the Centre, says Stalin

The Hindu  

Stalin on Saturday wondered why the Union government did not accept even one of the numerous demands put forth by his government. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said the Budget had “exposed step-motherly treatment and prejudice” of fascists towards Tamil Nadu. He condemned the “biased approach” of the BJP government, which not only “ignored” high-tax paying Tamil Nadu but also …

Budget Reactions: Yadav, Sai hail budget, say it will realize commitment of developed India
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Budget Reactions: Yadav, Sai hail budget, say it will realize commitment of developed India

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday hailed the Union budget for 2025-26 presented in the parliament, saying that it would fulfil the commitments of the developed India, given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Taking to X, he said, “The Union budget 2025-26 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman under the guidance of respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Union Budget receives mixed reactions from party leaders
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget receives mixed reactions from party leaders

The Hindu  

The Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday has received mixed reactions with the opposition describing it as ‘disappointing and pro-rich’, while ruling party leaders have hailed it to be ‘pro-development’. Youth Congress leader from Hubballi Rajat Ullagaddimath said the Budget was disappointing as there was nothing for Karnataka, especially North Karnataka, although Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman …

Karnataka: BJP and JD(S) leaders hail Union Budget
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka: BJP and JD(S) leaders hail Union Budget

The Hindu  

Hailing the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, BJP leaders in Karnataka said the Budget was visionary and development-oriented. Yediyurappa lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Finance Minister and said the “visionary Budget marked another milestone in the journey towards a developed India.” According to him, the Budget for 2025-26 will be instrumental in achieving …

Union Budget reflects aspirations of people, says Rangasamy
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget reflects aspirations of people, says Rangasamy

The Hindu  

The Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman “reflects the aspirations of people and further advances the development of the country,” Chief Minister N. Rangasamy said on Saturday. Complimenting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Mr. Rangasamy said the Central government has shown its priority towards development of the farm sector by introducing Pradhan Mantri …

Union Budget 2025: A responsive Budget that banks on India
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: A responsive Budget that banks on India

The Hindu  

The Union Finance Minister has delivered a growth-oriented budget that reaffirms the government’s commitment to attain the larger purpose of ‘Viksit Bharat’, with progressive policies to step up domestic consumption while driving long-term transformation. Union Budget 2025 industry reactions highlights The single most important highlight of this Budget is the increase in income tax exemption to ₹12 lakh, which will …

New income tax slabs and more: The big Budget 2025 announcements, in graphics
1 month, 4 weeks ago

New income tax slabs and more: The big Budget 2025 announcements, in graphics

Firstpost  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Union Budget for the financial year 2025-2026 in Parliament on Saturday. From a change in income tax slabs to a boost to IIT infrastructure, here are the major announcements of the Budget Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a post-budget press conference, in New Delhi, Saturday, February 1, 2025. PTI Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman …

The Hindu’s Top news of the day - February 1, 2025
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

The Hindu’s Top news of the day - February 1, 2025

The Hindu  

No income tax payable for income up to ₹12 lakh under new tax regime: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman In the most anticipated announcement this Union Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Saturday, announced that there would be no income tax for incomes up to ₹12 lakh. It is a people’s Budget.” Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union …

Budget 2025-26: Key takeaways in charts
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2025-26: Key takeaways in charts

The Hindu  

Sitharaman tabled the Union Budget for 2025-26 in Parliament on Saturday, laying out the government’s planned income and expenditure over the next fiscal year in addition to expectations for the fiscal deficit. Income tax In her budget statement, Nirmala Sitharaman declared that under the new tax regime, those earning up to ₹12 lakh would not be obliged to pay taxes. …

Indian Railways' capital expenditure unchanged at ₹2.52 lakh crore
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Indian Railways' capital expenditure unchanged at ₹2.52 lakh crore

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Railways’ capital expenditure for 2025-26 has been kept unchanged at ₹2.52 lakh crore for the second year in a row, with a focus on safety and electrification. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, February 1 presented the first full budget of Modi 3.0, marking her eighth budget, a record in itself. Budget papers show that the government …

Union Budget 2025: Did Sitharaman leave Indian Railways wanting for more to enhance its ‘gati’ and ‘shakti’?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: Did Sitharaman leave Indian Railways wanting for more to enhance its ‘gati’ and ‘shakti’?

Firstpost  

Despite hopes for more funding, the Union Budget 2025 keeps Indian Railways’ allocation the same, missing a chance to boost its growth and development Union Budget 2025 turned out to be disappointing for the Indian Railways. Despite previous years of consistent growth and rising freight volumes, the budgetary allocation for Indian Railways has remained stagnant at Rs 2.55 lakh crore. …

Union Budget 2025-26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi comments on the Budget presented by Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2025
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025-26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi comments on the Budget presented by Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2025

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, said that “This Budget fulfils dreams of every Indian, reflects aspirations of 140 crore Indians. It is a people’s Budget.” Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha on the second day of the Budget session of Parliament. Union Budget 2025 LIVE updates Mr. Modi said, “Budgets often …

Missed The Union Budget? Read The Full Speech By Nirmala Sitharaman HERE
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Missed The Union Budget? Read The Full Speech By Nirmala Sitharaman HERE

ABP News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025 in the Parliament on Saturday. Sitharaman said that the proposed development measures in Budget 2025 span ten broad areas focusing on ‘Gareeb, Youth, Annadata, and Nari’. She added that the recommendations in the document are focused on Spurring Agricultural Growth Building Rural Prosperity and Resilience Taking Everyone Together on an Inclusive …

Union Budget 2025: Where does the money come from and go?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: Where does the money come from and go?

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman on Saturday presented the Union government’s second budget after the NDA secured third consecutive win in 2024. Union Budget 2025 LIVE updates Borrowings and other liabilities form the largest chunk of where money flows in from for this Budget, at 24%, last year it was 27%. Non-tax revenue, union excise duties, customs and non-debt capital receipts …

Budget 2025 expectations: Income tax breaks, cheaper essentials and more jobs
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2025 expectations: Income tax breaks, cheaper essentials and more jobs

Live Mint  

Union Budget 2025: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget 2025 in Parliament today, February 1. Union Budget 2025 Session of Parliament, which began with President Droupadi Murmu addressing both Houses of Parliament on Friday, will continue until February 13 in the first leg. We travel in local trains, so frequency of trains should be made even better," …

Union Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Op India  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary met President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday ahead of Union Budget. Meanwhile, the Economic Survey tabled in Parliament on Friday projected India’s economy to grow between 6.3 per cent and 6.8 per cent in the next financial year 2025-26. The survey, tabled a day …

Union Budget through the ages: 10 historic facts you must know
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget through the ages: 10 historic facts you must know

Live Mint  

Union Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her record eighth consecutive budget in the Parliament today. 1- First Budget: The first-ever Union Budget of Independent India was presented on November 26, 1947, by the country's first finance minister R.K. Shanmukham Chetty. 4- Second and third number of Budgets: Former finance minister P Chidambaram presented the budget nine times. …

Union Budget 2025: Key terms to understand before Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget speech
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: Key terms to understand before Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget speech

India TV News  

Union Budget 2025: The wait is almost over! Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget in Parliament at 11 am today, with several major announcements are expected. Key terms to understand To better understand the budget speech, here’s a simple explanation of some key terms often used in budget presentations: 1. Gross Domestic Product Gross Domestic Product refers …

Budget 2025 Time: When Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman Present Union Budget 2025? All Details Here
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2025 Time: When Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman Present Union Budget 2025? All Details Here

ABP News  

Budget 2025 Time: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025, marking a significant event on India’s economic calendar. @nsitharaman present the Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament 👇 ⏰ 11.00 am 🗓️ 1st Feb. 2025 📺 https://t.co/XpqpDftox9 Stay tuned and watch out for LIVE updates on👇 X ➡️ https://t.co/76gY97bOzR Facebook ➡️ https://t.co/GVfVncuCDS… …

Short Edit: All Eyes On Maharashtra? Patterns Suggest The State May Receive More This Budget, Like Bihar And Andhra
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Short Edit: All Eyes On Maharashtra? Patterns Suggest The State May Receive More This Budget, Like Bihar And Andhra

ABP News  

Today is February 1, 2025, the day for the Union Budget presentation by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. While the ruling party at the Centre justifies allocations based on governance goals, past patterns suggest they can also serve as a way to consolidate political power. For instance, after securing victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP required crucial support …

Union budget 2025 LIVE updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present 8th consecutive budget
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union budget 2025 LIVE updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present 8th consecutive budget

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table a record 8th consecutive union budget on Saturday 11 a.m. The budget is expected to contain measures to shore up weakening economic growth and ease the burden on the middle class struggling with high prices and stagnant wage growth while being fiscally prudent. A cut or tweak in income tax rates/slabs to ease the …

Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: Indices End Trading On A Flat Note, New Tax Regime Slabs Revised
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: Indices End Trading On A Flat Note, New Tax Regime Slabs Revised

ABP News  

Union Budget 2025 Live: Hello and welcome to ABP Live's Budget 2025 LIVE blog. The Economic Survey highlighted the stability and strong capitalisation of India’s banking system, with gross non-performing assets dropping to a 12-year low of 2.6 per cent. Budget 2025 Expectation Naveen Chandra Jha, MD and CEO, SBI General Insurance, noted that health insurance has emerged as a …

Bank holiday today: Are banks open on Union Budget 2025 day, 1 February? Check here
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Bank holiday today: Are banks open on Union Budget 2025 day, 1 February? Check here

Live Mint  

Bank Holiday today: Banks will remain closed in different states on eight days in February in addition to second and fourth Saturdays, and Sundays. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament today. This weekend will be crucial as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will announce Union Budget 2025 on 1 February. FM Nirmala Sitharaman to present Union …

Union Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to table Budget today in Parliament
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to table Budget today in Parliament

India TV News  

Union Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the first full Union Budget of the Modi government's third term today. GDP growth rate projected to fall 6.4 per cent The Budget will come in the backdrop of the GDP growth rate projected to fall to 4-year low of 6.4 per cent in the current financial year, close …

Opposition's 'election gimmick' barb after Budget's special gift for Bihar
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Opposition's 'election gimmick' barb after Budget's special gift for Bihar

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26 today, unveiling significant announcements. While the budget received praise from the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and NDA leaders, opposition leaders criticised it, alleging political motives ahead of the upcoming Delhi and Bihar elections. Congress leader Manish Tewari called the Union Budget 2025-26 a “budget for Bihar”. Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee …

Budget 2025 LIVE streaming date and time: When and where to watch Nirmala Sitharaman’s speech
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2025 LIVE streaming date and time: When and where to watch Nirmala Sitharaman’s speech

Live Mint  

Budget 2025 LIVE streaming: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget in Parliament on Saturday, February 1. Union Budget 2025 will be Finance Minister Sitharaman's eighth budget speech in Parliament. Budget 2025 Live streaming: Where to watch The Union Budget will be streamed live on Parliament's official channels, Doordarshan, Sansad TV, and the government's official YouTube channels. Union …

Budget 2025: Check Full Schedule As Nirmala Sitharaman Is Set To Present 8th Consecutive Union Budget
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Check Full Schedule As Nirmala Sitharaman Is Set To Present 8th Consecutive Union Budget

ABP News  

Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to table the Union Budget 2025 tomorrow on February 1. Let's take a look at the complete schedule of the finance minister on the Budget Day. • Following the presentation, the finance minister will address a press conference after presenting the budget at the National Media Center at 3 PM. Budget Expectations …

’Utho, Anarkali’: Hilarious memes galore on social media ahead of Budget 2025
1 month, 4 weeks ago

’Utho, Anarkali’: Hilarious memes galore on social media ahead of Budget 2025

Live Mint  

Budget 2025 memes: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget on Saturday, February 1. Budget 2025 memes “Tum ameer ho, khushnaseeb ho, mai gareeb hu, badnaseeb hu,” one netizen posted actor Mithun Chakraborty's famous dialogue, alleging how the Budget overlooks the ordeals of the Indian middle class. Netizens take a dig at ‘Ladli behena scheme’ …

Union Budget 2025 date, time and live streaming: When and where to watch Nirmala Sitharaman's speech
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025 date, time and live streaming: When and where to watch Nirmala Sitharaman's speech

Hindustan Times  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 on Saturday. Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 on Saturday. Budget 2025 speech: When and where to watch live-streaming The Budget speech by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be broadcast live from 11:00 am on February 1 and can be …

What will be Union Budget 2025 like? Modi says India's all-round development is the focus
1 month, 4 weeks ago

What will be Union Budget 2025 like? Modi says India's all-round development is the focus

Firstpost  

Prime Minister asked for the support from all the Members of Parliament to help the country move towards “Vikshit Bharat”. He insisted that the new budget would give a golden opportunity for young parliamentarians to contribute to India’s future Before the budget session commenced in the Indian parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that his government’s third term would focus …

Budget 2025 Date: When and where to watch FM Nirmala Sitharama's speech on budget
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2025 Date: When and where to watch FM Nirmala Sitharama's speech on budget

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2025 on February 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM IST. This marks her eighth budget presentation, underscoring her significant role in shaping India's economic policies. The Union Budget 2025 is poised to play a pivotal role in charting India's economic trajectory for the upcoming fiscal year. PUBLIC EXPECTATIONS As the …

Budget session 2025: Where to watch Finance Minister's speech live
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Budget session 2025: Where to watch Finance Minister's speech live

India Today  

The Budget session in Parliament will begin on Friday, January 31, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to present the Union Budget 2025 on February 1. Budget 2025 is expected to bring important changes to the country's tax system and help boost its overall growth with the GDP showing signs of a slowdown. Where to Watch Budget 2025 Live The …

FirstUp: Budget session to begin, India vs England 4th T20I... The news today
1 month, 4 weeks ago

FirstUp: Budget session to begin, India vs England 4th T20I... The news today

Firstpost  

President Droupadi Murmu will address both Houses of Parliament today, officially kicking off the Budget session. This will include tabling of the Economic Survey 2024-2025 today and the presentation of the Union Budget 2025 by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tomorrow. The second meeting of the Joint Committee of Parliament on the ‘One Nation One Election’ Bill will also take …

How Union Budget is kept strictly confidential
1 month, 4 weeks ago

How Union Budget is kept strictly confidential

India Today  

India has long taken pride in safeguarding one of its most sensitive documents: the Union Budget. This is not due to mere luck but rather a carefully orchestrated system designed to ensure the budget remains secure – from the Finance Ministry turning into a veritable vault to a highly secretive printing process. With the Union Budget set to be presented …

Experts expect Union Budget to provide incentives without compromising fiscal prudence
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Experts expect Union Budget to provide incentives without compromising fiscal prudence

Hindustan Times  

Experts from various sectors are hopeful that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will provide rationalised tax rates and incentives to boost growth without sacrificing fiscal prudence in her February 1 Budget. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chairs the sixth Pre-Budget Consultation with experts and representatives from the health and education sectors in connection with the forthcoming Union Budget 2025-26, in New …

Union Budget 2025: Facts related to the Budget as FM Nirmala Sitharaman aims to make history with 8th consecutive presentation
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2 months ago

Union Budget 2025: Facts related to the Budget as FM Nirmala Sitharaman aims to make history with 8th consecutive presentation

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 will present a record eighth consecutive Union Budget that is expected to contain measures to shore up weakening economic growth and ease the burden on the middle class struggling with high prices and stagnant wage growth while being fiscally prudent. This will take Ms. Sitharaman closer to the record of 10 budgets presented …

Railway Budget was merged with the Union Budget in 2017 | Here’s why
2 months ago

Railway Budget was merged with the Union Budget in 2017 | Here’s why

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the upcoming fiscal year on February 1, outlining India's financial strategy and priorities. It was only in 2017 that finance minister Arun Jaitley and railway minister Suresh Prabhu merged it with the Union Budget. Why was Railway Budget merged with the Union Budget The Railway Budget was separated from …

Budget 2025: What is the significance of Union Budget?
2 months ago

Budget 2025: What is the significance of Union Budget?

India Today  

The Union Budget 2025 will be presented by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2025, which is anticipated to bring positive reforms to the country’s tax structure and provide a much-needed boost to the country’s growth and development. One of the key tasks of the Union Budget is the structured and efficient allocation of the country’s resources. The …

Parliament Budget session to begin Jan 31 with President Droupadi Murmu's address
2 months ago

Parliament Budget session to begin Jan 31 with President Droupadi Murmu's address

Hindustan Times  

President Droupadi Murmu will address both Houses of Parliament on Friday, January 31, kickstarting the Budget session in which the Union Budget 2025 is expected to be presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1. President Droupadi Murmu will address both Houses of Parliament on Friday, 31st January The first part of the Budget session of the Parliament will …

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget team: Meet THESE 5 faces behind Union Budget 2025
2 months ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget team: Meet THESE 5 faces behind Union Budget 2025

Live Mint  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2025-26, her eighth consecutive budget, on February 1. Here are the key faces in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2025 team. Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government appointed him as the revenue department's secretary months ahead of the Union Budget 2025. According to an ET report, his key areas of focus in …

Finance Minister takes part in customary halwa ceremony; marks final stage of Budget preparation
2 months ago

Finance Minister takes part in customary halwa ceremony; marks final stage of Budget preparation

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday participated in a traditional ‘halwa’ ceremony, marking the final stage for the preparation of Union Budget 2025-26 to be unveiled on February 1 in the Lok Sabha. The ceremony is a customary ritual in which traditional dessert ‘halwa’ is prepared and served to officials and staff members of the Finance Ministry who are involved …

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Participates In ‘Halwa’ Ceremony Ahead Of Union Budget Presentation
2 months ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Participates In ‘Halwa’ Ceremony Ahead Of Union Budget Presentation

ABP News  

New Delhi, Jan 24 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday participated in a traditional ‘halwa’ ceremony, marking the final stage for the preparation of Union Budget 2025-26 to be unveiled on February 1 in the Lok Sabha. The ceremony is a customary ritual in which traditional dessert ‘halwa’ is prepared and served to officials and staff members of the finance …

Union Budget 2025: When was the budget printed in Hindi for the first time?
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2 months, 1 week ago

Union Budget 2025: When was the budget printed in Hindi for the first time?

Hindustan Times  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the union budget on February 1 for the financial year 2025-26 with proposals containing the Centre's expenditure, revenues and tax proposals. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman displays a red pouch carrying the Budget documents outside the Finance Ministry in North Block before leaving for the Parliament where she will table the Union …

Union Budget 2025: When Prime Minister, instead of finance minister, presented the budget
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2 months, 1 week ago

Union Budget 2025: When Prime Minister, instead of finance minister, presented the budget

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2025 in the parliament on February 1. Union Budget 2025: FILE: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman carrying the Budget tablet wrapped in a traditional 'Bahi Khata' style pouch as she arrived at Parliament to present the interim Budget 2024. While in numerous cases, a finance minister went on to become the …

Union Budget 2025: Who presented India's first Budget?
2 months, 1 week ago

Union Budget 2025: Who presented India's first Budget?

Hindustan Times  

The Union Budget of India is a crucial annual document presented by the government, outlining the planned revenues and expenditures for the upcoming financial year. In 1860, James Wilson, a Scotsman, introduced India's first budget. As stated in the book Financial Foundations of the British Raj, "He introduced for the first time in India a financial budget framed upon the …

Union Budget 2025: Who has presented budget the most number of times?
2 months, 1 week ago

Union Budget 2025: Who has presented budget the most number of times?

Hindustan Times  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will create a record of presenting the highest number of consecutive Union budgets on February 1. Last FY, Sitharaman surpassed former finance minister Morarji Desai’s record of delivering six consecutive union budgets in Parliament. Desai was finance minister under Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi and later became the Prime Minister of India in 1977. Who presented …

Focus on modern trains, more AI usage and infrastructural development- What to expect from Railway Budget 2025
2 months, 1 week ago

Focus on modern trains, more AI usage and infrastructural development- What to expect from Railway Budget 2025

India TV News  

Railway Budget 2025: In the forthcoming Union Budget 2025, Indian Railways is anticipated to receive a 17 to 20 per cent increase in capital expenditure allocation for FY26. Railway Budget 2025 As per the experts, there are high expectations for the railway budget to focus on modernising the trains and the railways network, improving services, and expanding the infrastructure. Hike …

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