Budget 2024: Placing thrust on infrastructure
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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 stunning revival from COVID and its emergence as the world’s fastest-growing major economy is partially attributed to an infrastructure revival spurred by government spending in the past few years. India’s answer to the COVID-induced slowdown was to step on the gas on infrastructure and Tuesday’s budget shows that the government is keen to expand and build upon the progress achieved.

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Bengaluru’s civic budget focuses on infrastructure projects
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Bengaluru’s civic budget focuses on infrastructure projects

The Hindu  

The city’s civic budget for 2025-26, presented on Saturday, has a historic outlay of ₹19,930.64 crore. The size of the budget, presented by Harish Kumar K., Special Commissioner, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, at the Town Hall, records a staggering 93% jump in outlay compared to revised estimates for 2024-25 pegged at ₹10,318.10 crore, mainly riding on the back of ₹7,000 …

Push for public transport, 38 per cent rise in allocation
1 week ago

Push for public transport, 38 per cent rise in allocation

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Earmarking Rs 1 lakh crore Budget for the financial year 2025-26, CM Rekha Gupta on Tuesday outlined a vision for an efficient, well-connected and progressive Delhi. The government has allocated Rs 12,952 crore to improve Delhi’s public transport system which is 38 percent increase from previous FY 2024-25. Furthermore, Rs 2929.66 crore has been allocated for Delhi Metro …

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta presents Rs one lakh crore budget for 2025-26
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta presents Rs one lakh crore budget for 2025-26

Deccan Chronicle  

Delhi Chief Minister and Finance Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday presented the Budget for the financial year 2025-26 with an outlay of Rs one lakh crore, marking a 31.5 per cent increase from the previous year.Calling it a "historic Budget," Gupta emphasized that the era of "corruption and inefficiency" was over, with the government doubling capital expenditure to Rs 28,000 …

Delhi Budget 2025: CM Rekha Gupta to Unveil ‘Viksit Delhi Budget’ Aiming for Holistic Development
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1 week, 1 day ago

Delhi Budget 2025: CM Rekha Gupta to Unveil ‘Viksit Delhi Budget’ Aiming for Holistic Development

ABP News  

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is set to present the Delhi Budget 2025, which has been named the ‘Viksit Delhi Budget.’ The budget aims to focus on infrastructure, education, healthcare, and employment generation while addressing the capital’s growing needs. This announcement has created anticipation among citizens and experts regarding key allocations and policies.The government is expected to emphasize projects related …

Delhi budget to be presented on March 25
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Delhi budget to be presented on March 25

Hindustan Times  

The five-day Budget session of the newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party government will kick off at 11am on Monday with a kheer ceremony — the first day is likely to witness the tabling of a Comptroller and Auditor General report on the Delhi Transport Corporation for 2024, according to officials aware of the matter. On Tuesday, the second of the …

CBI files closure report in Sushant Singh Rajput death case
1 week, 3 days ago

CBI files closure report in Sushant Singh Rajput death case

India Today  

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, speaking at the Business Today Mindrush 2025 forum, emphasised the need to boost rural and agricultural growth to accelerate India’s overall development. He highlighted the rapid growth in India's connectivity through roads, rail, and ports and predicted that bringing logistical costs down would increase the country's export competitiveness amid global trade and tariff wars. Gadkari elaborated …

CBI closes Sushant Singh Rajput's case: Rhea Chakraborty's lawyer speaks out
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CBI closes Sushant Singh Rajput's case: Rhea Chakraborty's lawyer speaks out

India Today  

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, speaking at the Business Today Mindrush 2025 forum, emphasised the need to boost rural and agricultural growth to accelerate India’s overall development. He highlighted the rapid growth in India's connectivity through roads, rail, and ports and predicted that bringing logistical costs down would increase the country's export competitiveness amid global trade and tariff wars. Gadkari elaborated …

CBI probe finds no foul play in Sushant Singh Rajput's death
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CBI probe finds no foul play in Sushant Singh Rajput's death

India Today  

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, speaking at the Business Today Mindrush 2025 forum, emphasised the need to boost rural and agricultural growth to accelerate India’s overall development. He highlighted the rapid growth in India's connectivity through roads, rail, and ports and predicted that bringing logistical costs down would increase the country's export competitiveness amid global trade and tariff wars. Gadkari elaborated …

FICCI-TNIE Budget Analysis 2025: Tamil Nadu business leaders laud state industry proposals
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FICCI-TNIE Budget Analysis 2025: Tamil Nadu business leaders laud state industry proposals

New Indian Express  

Business leaders and industry stakeholders who analysed the 2025-26 state budget, presented by the Tamil Nadu government on March 14, at a special conclave organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industries South India Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with The New Indian Express group, termed some of the state’s proposals as pathbreaking. Delivering the …

₹58,514-crore HP budget focuses on tourism, agriculture, green energy
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₹58,514-crore HP budget focuses on tourism, agriculture, green energy

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday presented a ₹58,514-crore budget for 2025-26, focusing on rural infrastructure development and green energy in the hill state. CM Sukhu said that in 2025-26, the revenue receipts are estimated to be ₹ 42,343 crore and the total expenditure is projected at ₹ 48,733 crore Reading out his third annual budget, Sukhu, …

‘Tamil Nadu presents a progressive and inclusive roadmap’
2 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Tamil Nadu presents a progressive and inclusive roadmap’

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26 presents a progressive and inclusive roadmap, balancing economic growth and social welfare, said Ramkumar Shankar, President of the Madras Chamber of Commerce. He highlighted key infrastructure initiatives, including the 2,000-acre Global City near Chennai, the ₹3,500-crore allocation for affordable housing, and the proposed airport in Ramanathapuram, as transformative projects that will attract investments and create …

Maharashtra's budget for FY 2025-26 presented by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar: Key announcements
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Maharashtra's budget for FY 2025-26 presented by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar: Key announcements

India TV News  

Maharashtra's budget for FY 2025-26 presented by Deputy CM Ajit Pawar: Key announcements Last year’s pre-election budget was lauded as both inclusive and transformative, with its public-friendly policies playing a crucial role in the Mahayuti government’s return to power. Metro network expansion and Mumbai infrastructure projects Maharashtra will allocate Rs 64,000 crore for Mumbai infrastructure projects, including the expansion of …

Karnataka’s Budget 2025 focuses on affordable housing, infrastructure, and flood mitigation
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Karnataka’s Budget 2025 focuses on affordable housing, infrastructure, and flood mitigation

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, presenting the state budget for 2025-26 on March 7, emphasized the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline while unveiling initiatives to strengthen infrastructure and drive economic growth. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, presenting the state budget for 2025-26 on March 7, prioritized affordable housing, traffic decongestion, flood mitigation, and infrastructure development The total estimated expenditure for the year …

CM Siddaramaiah to present Karnataka Budget 2025 today: Focus on welfare schemes, infrastructure
3 weeks, 5 days ago

CM Siddaramaiah to present Karnataka Budget 2025 today: Focus on welfare schemes, infrastructure

India TV News  

CM Siddaramaiah to present Karnataka Budget 2025 today: Focus on welfare schemes, infrastructure Karnataka Budget 2025: Key infrastructure projects such as the proposed tunnel roads and a skydeck for Bengaluru, are likely to be addressed during the budget presentations by CM Siddaramaiah. Karnataka Budget 2025: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is all set to present his 16th budget on Friday, stressing …

Karnataka Budget 2025: Bengaluru to get tunnel roads, double-decker flyover, infrastructure boost
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Karnataka Budget 2025: Bengaluru to get tunnel roads, double-decker flyover, infrastructure boost

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, in his 16th budget speech, announced a massive infrastructure push for Bengaluru, including tunnel roads, a 40.5 km double-decker flyover, lake rejuvenation, and improved drainage systems. To prioritise Bengaluru’s infrastructure, the annual grant has been increased from Rs 3,000 crore to Rs 7,000 crore for this financial year. The budget allocated Rs 28,909 crore to Bengaluru …

Maharashtra Budget 2025: Ajit Pawar’s Strategy to Tackle Debt, Review Schemes, and Spur Growth
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Maharashtra Budget 2025: Ajit Pawar’s Strategy to Tackle Debt, Review Schemes, and Spur Growth

The Hindu  

Published : Mar 03, 2025 21:17 IST - 4 MINS READ In the first three days of March, Maharashtra’s financial situation was revealed: It tops the chart in the country’s State numbers for GST collection for February 2025, with Rs.30,637 crore; the State finance minister, Ajit Pawar, sought a supplementary Rs.6,486 crore on March 3. They spent big money: The …

Budget lays foundation for reconstruction of Andhra Pradesh, says CM Naidu
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Budget lays foundation for reconstruction of Andhra Pradesh, says CM Naidu

The Hindu  

Reiterating the government’s commitment to the welfare, development, and good governance, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has said that the State Budget for 2025-26 financial year will serve as the ‘foundation for the reconstruction of Andhra Pradesh’. Referring to the Budget presented by Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav in the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Friday, the Chief Minister highlighted that …

India Today Infrastructure conclave 2025 | Putting India on fast track
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India Today Infrastructure conclave 2025 | Putting India on fast track

India Today  

This year’s edition of the India Today Infrastructure Conclave came at a time when the Modi government reiterated its commitment to infrastructure as a catalyst for Viksit Bharat by 2047. The tone for the conclave was set by Union civil aviation minister K. Rammohan Naidu, who highlighted the Centre’s major reforms, ranging from developing aviation hubs—in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru …

Growth accelerates, but remains too slow to achieve mission 2047
1 month ago

Growth accelerates, but remains too slow to achieve mission 2047

New Indian Express  

India’s GDP growth rebounded in the third quarter to 6.2 percent, ending the slowdown streak seen over the previous few quarters. According to Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran, the fourth quarter needs to turn in 7.6 percent growth to achieve the full-year estimate, which saw a modest revision upwards on Friday. Though government expenditure and investments are likely to …

Infrastructure investment of about ₹1 lakh crore announced in business summit: Himanta
1 month, 1 week ago

Infrastructure investment of about ₹1 lakh crore announced in business summit: Himanta

The Hindu  

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday that a total investment of nearly ₹1 lakh crore was announced for infrastructure development by various government agencies during the business summit in Guwahati, Assam. “The investments will be made by the Central Government in sectors such as road transport, railway connectivity, waterways enhancement and air connectivity,” he added. Speaking at …

UP Budget 2025-26: Govt to provide 92,000 new jobs, says CM Yogi Adityanath
1 month, 1 week ago

UP Budget 2025-26: Govt to provide 92,000 new jobs, says CM Yogi Adityanath

India TV News  

UP Budget 2025-26: Govt to provide 92,000 new jobs, says CM Yogi Adityanath UP Budget 2025-26: The Chief Minister stressed that the Budget 2025-26 has been designed with the theme of aiding the deprived. UP Budget 2025-26: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that the state Budget for the financial year 2025-26 is important for creating a …

Focus on infrastructure, job creation and water projects in Rajasthan Budget
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Focus on infrastructure, job creation and water projects in Rajasthan Budget

The Hindu  

The 2025-26 State Budget presented by Rajasthan Finance Minister Diya Kumari in the Assembly on Wednesday laid emphasis on infrastructure expansion in the key sectors, employment generation and water supply projects despite an estimated fiscal deficit of Rs.84,643 crore, which was 4.25% of the Gross State Domestic Product. Presenting the 5.37-lakh crore Budget, Ms. Kumari, who is also the Deputy …

Rajasthan Budget 2025 update: Deputy CM Divya Kumari announces two lakh new houses with drinking water connections
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rajasthan Budget 2025 update: Deputy CM Divya Kumari announces two lakh new houses with drinking water connections

The Hindu  

The 2025-26 State Budget presented by Rajasthan Finance Minister Diya Kumari in the Assembly on Wednesday laid emphasis on infrastructure expansion in the key sectors, employment generation and water supply projects despite an estimated fiscal deficit of ₹84,643 crore, which was 4.25% of the Gross State Domestic Product. Presenting the 5.37-lakh crore Budget, Ms. Kumari, who is also the Deputy …

Parliament Budget Session Day 9 LIVE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman replies to Budget discussion in Rajya Sabha
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Parliament Budget Session Day 9 LIVE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman replies to Budget discussion in Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

February 13, 2025 16:35 Recurring themes of transparency, co-operative federalism since 2020-21: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman mentions features of budget-making in the past 4-5 years which “speak for themselves.” She notes that during the pandemic years, the government’s attempt resulted in India becoming “fragile five,” while after Covid, with targeted support to those who needed help, …

Debroy panel to soon submit infrastructure financing report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Debroy panel to soon submit infrastructure financing report

Live Mint  

A top government panel tasked to explore ways to raise investment in infrastructure has finalized a slew of recommendations, two people aware of the matter said. "The financing framework suggested by the Debroy committee will provide a yardstick for central ministries and state governments preparing infrastructure financing road maps, which are expected to take shape over the next two to …

Economy on speedy rebound, India to remain fastest growing nation: Sitharaman
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Economy on speedy rebound, India to remain fastest growing nation: Sitharaman

The Hindu  

India’s economy is in the midst of “a speedy rebound” after a brief moderation in the second quarter of this year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday, asserting that the Union Budget 2025-26 has sought to address the immediate challenges facing the national economy amid “immense” global uncertainties. ‘Strong economic foundations’ Stressing that India’s economy grew by an average …

Naidu Wants AP’s 2025–26 Budget to Be Goal-Oriented
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Naidu Wants AP’s 2025–26 Budget to Be Goal-Oriented

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday sought an innovative 2025-26 AP budget, which is goal-oriented and drives growth that achieves the ambitious economic milestones of Andhra Pradesh becoming a USD 2.4 trillion GSDP economy with a per capita income of USD 42,000 by 2047. Addressing what he called a "brainstorming workshop" of AP’s ministers and secretaries, Naidu asked …

Budget 2025-26: A promising first step, but miles to go
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025-26: A promising first step, but miles to go

The Hindu  

The Union Budget unveiled on February 1, 2025, has come at a time of unprecedented global uncertainty and a flagging domestic economy. While much attention has been devoted to the demand stimulus through income tax cuts, not enough is said about the proposed reforms in urban development, tariff rationalisation, and regulatory simplification aimed at making Indian cities and corporates more …

Kashmir's snowfall deficit impacts farming and tourism while snow cricket engages youth
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kashmir's snowfall deficit impacts farming and tourism while snow cricket engages youth

India Today  

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, speaking at the Business Today Mindrush 2025 forum, emphasised the need to boost rural and agricultural growth to accelerate India’s overall development. He highlighted the rapid growth in India's connectivity through roads, rail, and ports and predicted that bringing logistical costs down would increase the country's export competitiveness amid global trade and tariff wars. Gadkari elaborated …

No new projects in ‘infra-driven’ BMC budget
1 month, 4 weeks ago

No new projects in ‘infra-driven’ BMC budget

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation presented a historic budget on Tuesday, its biggest-ever, pegged at ₹74,427.41 crore for FY 2025-26. No new projects in ‘infra-driven’ BMC budget Interestingly, while no new projects were announced, the budget has been described as ‘infrastructure-driven’, as large budgetary allocations have been made towards ongoing, big-ticket infrastructure projects in Mumbai. The capital expenditure for infrastructure …

Amid challenges, U.P. govt gets ready to present 2025-2026 budget
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Amid challenges, U.P. govt gets ready to present 2025-2026 budget

Hindustan Times  

Amid challenges of mobilising additional funds and making use of them, the U.P. We now have an idea about the funds earmarked for the state – U.P.’s share in the central taxes, central assistance and the likely allocations under centrally “Around 10 to 15 percent increase is expected in the size of the state government’s budget as many big development …

Budget 2025: More reforms, private investments must for India to become $30 tn economy
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2025: More reforms, private investments must for India to become $30 tn economy

Live Mint  

India is charting an ambitious course toward its vision of a $30-trillion economy by 2047. Over the past decade, the government has launched strategic initiatives such as Make in India, production-linked incentives, and large-scale infrastructure expansion to propel the manufacturing ecosystem. Dedicated measures have been announced for sectors such as toys, footwear and leather with high job-creation potential aiming to …

₹20K cr for research, AI, geospatial initiatives to drive R&D, but India needs more: Industry
1 month, 4 weeks ago

₹20K cr for research, AI, geospatial initiatives to drive R&D, but India needs more: Industry

Hindustan Times  

The ₹20,000-crore allocation to drive research, the expansion of AI and geospatial initiatives and further push to Atal Tinkering Labs are some of the significant steps taken in the Union Budget 2025-26 to strengthen the country's research & development ecosystem, but the country needs more, industry players said. "The ₹20,000 crore allocation for private & public sector-driven research, the expansion …

Budget 2025: India Unveils Climate And Energy Reforms To Boost Green Growth
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2025: India Unveils Climate And Energy Reforms To Boost Green Growth

ABP News  

The Indian government on Saturday announced a series of new initiatives in its Union Budget 2025-26, aimed at strengthening climate resilience and accelerating the country’s transition to clean energy. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her eighth consecutive budget speech, unveiled three major programmes—the National Manufacturing Mission, High Yielding Seeds Mission, and Nuclear Energy Mission—to bolster domestic industries, support farmers, and …

Budget 2025: Paving the way for a digital and inclusive India
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Paving the way for a digital and inclusive India

New Indian Express  

The Union Budget charts a bold path toward India’s emergence as a global economic powerhouse, prioritising digital infrastructure, innovation, and sustainability as key drivers of growth. Digital infrastructure: The engine of growth India’s digital infrastructure is the primary focus in this year’s budget. The government’s dedication to establishing India as a global center for technological development is demonstrated by the …

Beyond tax cuts, a closer read of the Union Budget
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Beyond tax cuts, a closer read of the Union Budget

The Hindu  

The Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman’s presentation of the Union Budget on Saturday, February 1, was against the backdrop of pressing macroeconomic challenges — persistently high taxes and unemployment squeezing the middle-income class, subdued private investment, mounting external vulnerabilities that threaten to derail the growth story, and a looming fiscal overhang. While the Finance Minister laid out an ambitious road …

BJP ready for debate on Modi govt.’s funds and projects to Telangana
2 months ago

BJP ready for debate on Modi govt.’s funds and projects to Telangana

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party has challenged the Congress and BRS leaders for a public debate on the funds and projects brought to Telangana under the NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the last 10 years in comparison with the previous decade of the Congress-led UPA regime on Sunday. While he did not mention about any specific projects …

Opinion: Union Budget 2025 — 'Modinomics' At Its Best
2 months ago

Opinion: Union Budget 2025 — 'Modinomics' At Its Best

ABP News  

The Union Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, is yet another milestone in India’s economic transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The focus on renewable energy infrastructure, especially green hydrogen and solar power corridors, reaffirms India’s commitment to sustainable growth. It reflects PM Modi’s governance philosophy — build robust infrastructure, empower the middle class, uplift the …

Budget 2025's Push For Capex And Infrastructure Growth Will Help Steel Industry, Says ISSDA
2 months ago

Budget 2025's Push For Capex And Infrastructure Growth Will Help Steel Industry, Says ISSDA

ABP News  

The reforms brought ahead in the Union Budget 2025 will help push the steel industry towards growth, the Indian Stainless Steel Development Association said on Sunday. Issuing a statement, the association said, “The Budget offers a balanced roadmap for long-term growth in the stainless steel industry.The focus on infrastructure, manufacturing, and sustainability will elevate the sector's economic contribution and reinforce …

Budget 2025: What govt doubling down on infrastructure spending can achieve
2 months ago

Budget 2025: What govt doubling down on infrastructure spending can achieve

India Today  

With an eye on the ripple effect it has on employment generation and attracting private capital, the Narendra Modi government has doubled down on massive public spending through infrastructure in Budget 2025, with large connectivity projects and urban redevelopment as the main focus. Amplifying capital spend by states, the Centre will also set up an Urban Challenge Fund of Rs …

2025 Budget: Will it trigger the right animal spirits?
2 months ago

2025 Budget: Will it trigger the right animal spirits?

New Indian Express  

With yesterday's announcements in the Union Budget for the financial year 2025-26, fiscal policy has scored higher in the resolve to resurrect India's sagging growth, while monetary policy still languishes with its band-aid solutions to plug short-term liquidity deficits. Combined expansionary fiscal and monetary policies have a good chance to free India from its present growth malaise and gradually reach …

Foundation for future-ready india: Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra
2 months ago

Foundation for future-ready india: Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: BJP termed the Union Budget growth-oriented with a fine balance between economic and social sectors. The Union Government announced an interest-free loan of Rs 1.5 lakh crore for states for 50 years, from which Karnataka is likely to receive Rs 7,000 to Rs 8,000 crore, said former CM and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai. Rajya Sabha member Lahar Singh Siroya …

Union Budget 2025: A clear road map for Viksit Bharat
2 months ago

Union Budget 2025: A clear road map for Viksit Bharat

The Hindu  

Finance Ministers face a perennial balancing act when crafting Budgets. To accelerate this transition, the government has earmarked ₹1.5 lakh crore in 50-year, interest-free loans to States for capital expenditure, incentivising them to align with national infrastructure priorities. The government has announced a Second Asset Monetisation Plan, targeting ₹10 lakh crore, significantly larger than the ₹6 lakh crore goal of …

Chandrajit Banerjee | FM lays down a transformative blueprint for India’s growth
2 months ago

Chandrajit Banerjee | FM lays down a transformative blueprint for India’s growth

Deccan Chronicle  

The Union Budget 2025-26, unveiled by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, adeptly navigates the imperative of addressing immediate economic priorities while charting a path towards India’s long-term aspiration of becoming a developed nation by 2047. Other major infrastructure initiatives include the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission, the creation of an Urban Challenge Fund, the launch of a Nuclear Energy Mission, …

Budget 2025: Government banks on asset monetisation to spur growth
2 months ago

Budget 2025: Government banks on asset monetisation to spur growth

The Hindu  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday that ₹10 lakh crore worth of assets would be monetised in the next five years as a second installment of the National Monetisation Plan. “Regulatory and fiscal measures will be fine-tuned to support the plan,” Ms. Sitharaman said in her Budget speech in which she made other announcements to improve infrastructure development. …

A highwire walk that must balance between economic growth and people’s welfare needs
2 months ago

A highwire walk that must balance between economic growth and people’s welfare needs

Hindustan Times  

As India approaches the close of FY24-25, the economy finds itself at a crossroads. Recognising the need to reform agriculture — which saw a modest 3.8% increase in FY24-25 real GVA, the budget rightly mentioned the need to enhance agricultural productivity, facilitate credit, and focus on crop diversification. Similarly, the budget takes cognisance of sluggish manufacturing sector growth — enhancement …

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

Modi: Not treasury, 'People's Budget'
2 months ago

Modi: Not treasury, 'People's Budget'

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Calling the Union Budget presented on Saturday a “People’s Budget”, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that it will fulfil the “dreams of every Indian” and reflects the aspirations of 140 crore citizens. Reacting to the Budget presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Mr Modi said that while Budgets often focus on filling the treasury, this Budget aims to …

Budget brings cheers to salaried, middle class and elderly
2 months ago

Budget brings cheers to salaried, middle class and elderly

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Despite focusing on the four pillars of society -- poor, women, youth and farmers -- in Union Budget 2025-26, the government on Saturday brought cheer to the faces of salaried, middle class and elderly people as it announced a big bonanza on their personal income-tax in putting more money in their hands. With some “hits and misses”, the …

Opinion: Budget 2025 — A Transformative Leap For Education And Skill Development
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2 months ago

Opinion: Budget 2025 — A Transformative Leap For Education And Skill Development

ABP News  

As I browsed through the Union Budget presented by the Hon’ble Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, I felt deeply encouraged by its transformative approach towards educational infrastructure, skill development, and technological integration. The budget's commitment to education is evident through several key initiatives – the Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 programme aims to provide nutritional support to over 8 crore children, …

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