India’s budget math faces a tough challenge now
5 years, 6 months ago

India’s budget math faces a tough challenge now

Live Mint  

As with every other Union budget in the country, all eyes will focus on the fiscal deficit number that India’s new finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman presents on 5 July in her maiden budget speech. The adjusted fiscal deficit calculations take into account the issuance of special bonds such as oil bonds, fertilizer bonds and Food Corporation of India bonds till fiscal 2009 and National Small Savings Fund loans and government-serviced bonds issued by public sector entities in the more recent years. Loans extended by NSSF to public sector entities such as FCI, National Highways Authority of India, and IRFC account for a significant chunk of the public sector capital spending in recent years. Any serious discussion on how the Indian economy has performed in recent years is hampered by, among other things, “the problem of public sector borrowing requirement being higher than the reported fiscal deficit because of extra borrowing by government agencies.,” said a recent IDFC Institute working paper authored by the economist and Mint columnist Niranjan Rajadhyaksha.

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India’s 2025-26 budget should aim to engineer an economic transformation
5 days, 1 hour ago

India’s 2025-26 budget should aim to engineer an economic transformation

Live Mint  

While annual budgets are routine affairs in advanced economies, they hold special significance in emerging markets, particularly in India. Against this backdrop, the 2025-26 budget must address three critical pillars that will shape India’s journey towards developed-nation status, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities that demand careful policy calibration. First, India would need to maintain an 8% growth rate in …

India’s Fiscal Deficit Stands at Rs 8.5 Lakh Cr, 52.5 PC of Budget Target
1 week, 2 days ago

India’s Fiscal Deficit Stands at Rs 8.5 Lakh Cr, 52.5 PC of Budget Target

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Crossing the halfway mark in the first eight months of the year, India’s fiscal deficit stood at Rs 8.5 lakh crore or 52.5 percent of the Budget target. “Net tax receipts for the first eight months of the current financial year were at Rs 14.43 lakh crore, or 56 per cent of the annual target, compared with Rs …

India’s April-November 2024 fiscal deficit hits 52.5% of FY25 target at ₹8.47 lakh crore
1 week, 3 days ago

India’s April-November 2024 fiscal deficit hits 52.5% of FY25 target at ₹8.47 lakh crore

Live Mint  

India’s fiscal deficit for the April-November period was ₹8.47 trillion, 52.5% of the estimate for 2024-25, according to the data released by the Controller General of Accounts on Tuesday. The latest figure is lower than ₹9.07 trillion a year ago due to the Reserve Bank of India dividend and subdued government capex during the first quarter amid the general elections, …

Sitharaman holds 5th pre budget meeting with industry representatives in Delhi
1 week, 4 days ago

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

Live Mint  

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

Setting out the Budget agenda
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Setting out the Budget agenda

Hindustan Times  

The third Narendra Modi government will present its second budget on February 1 next year. New Delhi, India - Feb. 1, 2023: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with Ministers of State Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad and Pankaj Chaudhary and officials poses for photographs outside the Finance Ministry ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget 2023-24 at North Block in New …

Union Budget: Jobs, farm productivity, funds for infra boost figure at PM-economists meet
2 weeks, 2 days ago

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

The Hindu  

Job creation, improving farm productivity, and mobilising public funds for infrastructure development were some of the issues that figured during the interaction between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and economists ahead of the 2025-26 Union Budget. Suggestions were also made on aligning education and training programmes with the evolving needs of the job market, enhancing agricultural productivity and creating sustainable rural …

UP government presents 2nd supplementary budget of RS 17865.72 crore
3 weeks, 1 day ago

UP government presents 2nd supplementary budget of RS 17865.72 crore

Hindustan Times  

[email protected] Finance Minister Suresh Khanna presenting a supplementary budget The UP government on Tuesday presented its second supplementary budget of ₹17865.72 crore for 2024-2025, including additional provisions for sprucing up the energy sector, making Prayagraj Mahakumbh secure and magnificent, creating development infrastructure, providing additional funds for maintenance of cows and ensuring the sanctity of examinations. The size of the second …

Maharashtra seeks ₹35,788 cr for unscheduled expenses, including Ladkin Bahin
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Maharashtra seeks ₹35,788 cr for unscheduled expenses, including Ladkin Bahin

Hindustan Times  

NAGPUR: The state government presented supplementary demands amounting to ₹35,788 crore on the first day of the winter session of the state legislature. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Maharashtra’s budget is ₹6.69 lakh crore and the supplementary demands are an additional budget aimed at meeting unplanned expenditure. In July, the government tabled supplementary demands amounting to ₹94,889 crore, owing to …

Economists ask Finance Minister to focus on growth rather than fiscal consolidation
1 month ago

Economists ask Finance Minister to focus on growth rather than fiscal consolidation

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: With the second quarter GDP growth falling to a 7-quarter low of 5.4%, economists have asked the government to shift its policy focus to growth rather than fiscal consolidation. In a pre-budget meeting with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday, a delegation of economists suggested the government readdress the pace of fiscal consolidation and take measures to boost …

Odisha Assembly Passes ₹12,156 Cr Supplementary Budget Amid Oppn walkout
1 month ago

Odisha Assembly Passes ₹12,156 Cr Supplementary Budget Amid Oppn walkout

Deccan Chronicle  

The Odisha Legislative Assembly on Thursday evening approved the Appropriation Bill, 2024, authorizing the government to utilize ₹12,156 crore from its consolidated fund for the remaining months of the 2024-25 fiscal year. The session was marked by a walkout from the opposition BJD and Congress.Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, who also handles the finance portfolio, had presented the supplementary budget of …

India’s fiscal deficit on track, but spending challenges persist, govt. has only five months left in FY25 to spend: UBI report
1 month, 1 week ago

India’s fiscal deficit on track, but spending challenges persist, govt. has only five months left in FY25 to spend: UBI report

Live Mint  

New Delhi, December 2 : The central government fiscal deficit stands at 46.5 per cent of its budget estimates in the first seven months of the current financial year 2025, highlights a report by Union Bank of India. The report also noted that the capital expenditure of the government in the first seven months of the current fiscal stands at …

India’s April-October fiscal deficit narrows to ₹7.51 trillion, driven by RBI dividend and lower capex
1 month, 1 week ago

India’s April-October fiscal deficit narrows to ₹7.51 trillion, driven by RBI dividend and lower capex

Live Mint  

India’s fiscal deficit for the April-October period stood at ₹7.51 trillion, 46.5% of the estimate for 2024-25, according to the data released by the Controller General of Accounts on Friday. During the April-October period, while non-tax revenue stood at ₹3.99 trillion or 73.2% of the annual budget estimates, total revenue receipts stood at ₹17.23 trillion, or 53.7% of the estimates …

Government may ease quarterly capex limits to achieve record ₹11.11 trillion spending goal for FY25: Report
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Government may ease quarterly capex limits to achieve record ₹11.11 trillion spending goal for FY25: Report

Live Mint  

India is considering the relaxation of quarterly spending limits to ensure it does not fall short of its capital expenditure target for the financial year 2024/2025, according to a government source. Capital expenditure, or spending on building physical infrastructure, was at 4.15 trillion rupees during April-September, or 37% of the annual target, against 4.9 trillion rupees a year earlier. The …

Education, welfare in focus of ₹2.94 lakh-cr Andhra budget
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Education, welfare in focus of ₹2.94 lakh-cr Andhra budget

Hindustan Times  

The Telugu Desam Party-led National Democratic Alliance government in Andhra Pradesh on Monday presented its first full-fledged budget of ₹2,94,427 crore for 2024-25, five months after coming to power. Finance minister Payyavula Kesav told the state legislative assembly that the budget included revenue expenditure of ₹2,35,916 crore and capital expenditure of ₹32,712 crore. The NDA government under chief minister N …

AP Budget: Total Outlay at Rs.2,94,427.25 Cr
1 month, 4 weeks ago

AP Budget: Total Outlay at Rs.2,94,427.25 Cr

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: The annual Budget for Andhra Pradesh was presented in the state assembly on Monday by Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav. Keshav said the budget of Rs.2,94,427.25 crore for FY25 has a revenue expenditure estimated at Rs.2,35,916.99 crore and capital expenditure at Rs.32,712.84 crore. The finance minister announced an allotment of Rs.11,855 crore for agriculture and allied sectors, Rs.18,497 crore for …

What does Naidu government have in focus for Andhra Pradesh in its budget?
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

What does Naidu government have in focus for Andhra Pradesh in its budget?

India Today  

The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly’s budget session began today with Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presenting the state’s budget for the fiscal year 2024-25. The state budget for 2024-25 is set at Rs 2.94 lakh crore, with Rs 2.35 lakh crore allocated for revenue expenditure and Rs 3,271.84 crore for capital expenditure. Sector-wise, significant funds are earmarked for Panchayat Raj and …

Odisha govt sets the ball rolling for budget 2025-26
2 months, 1 week ago

Odisha govt sets the ball rolling for budget 2025-26

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: A fortnight ahead of schedule, the state government has begun preparation for the annual budget 2025-26 with a focus to make it fiscally prudent, inclusive and growth-oriented. As the Opposition BJD criticised the budget as a mere ‘name-changing’ exercise, accusing the BJP of superficially rebranding rather than introducing transformative policies, the government now aims to present a strategic fiscal …

Private capex to pick up, ₹4 lakh crore credit demand pipeline from India Inc: SBI Chairman
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Private capex to pick up, ₹4 lakh crore credit demand pipeline from India Inc: SBI Chairman

The Hindu  

Setty has said the bank has already got ₹4 lakh crore strong credit pipeline from India Inc and expressed hope that capital expenditure by the private sector is expected to pick up in the second half of the fiscal year. As far as public spending is concerned, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Budget proposed to raise the capital expenditure …

Finance Ministry kick-starts Budget 2025-26 preparations; Economic reforms, employment generation in focus
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Mint  

India's Finance Ministry is set to begin preparations for the 2025-26 annual budget in October, as the country's economy continues its strong performance, maintaining a 7% growth rate for the fourth consecutive year, PTI reported. The upcoming budget is expected to focus on reforms to further accelerate growth and implement measures to boost job creation and economic demand, as per …

Bhatti urges to Centre on Telangana's debt burden
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Bhatti urges to Centre on Telangana's debt burden

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka urged Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman to address several pressing financial concerns faced by the state. During a meeting in Delhi on Saturday, Bhatti in presented a report on the state’s financial situation and requested the Union minister's intervention in various matters, particularly those related to Centrally- Speaking to media personnel after the …

India’s defence budget 2024: Hits and misses
4 months, 4 weeks ago

India’s defence budget 2024: Hits and misses

Hindustan Times  

The defence sector budget allocation remained the same as the interim budget allocation, with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presenting the full budget on July 23, 2024, after the formation of the new government. Even though the budgetary allocation to the Defence Research and Development Organisation has increased to ₹23,855 crore in FY 2024-25 from ₹23,263.89 crore in FY 2023-24, there …

Need a budget that focuses on demand creation
5 months 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 …

FM Nirmala Sitharaman on Budget 2024: Union Budget strikes a fine balance between growth, employment, capital investment, and fiscal consolidation
5 months, 1 week ago

FM Nirmala Sitharaman on Budget 2024: Union Budget strikes a fine balance between growth, employment, capital investment, and fiscal consolidation

The Hindu  

Replying to the debate on the Union Budget in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday where more than 80 elders participated, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the transfer of resources to the States is going unhindered and the inferences that she mentioned just two States in the budget was a propaganda created by the INDIA bloc to mislead the people. Countering …

'2004-2005 Budget didn't take names of states…': Nirmala Sitharaman hits out at Oppn
5 months, 1 week ago

'2004-2005 Budget didn't take names of states…': Nirmala Sitharaman hits out at Oppn

Hindustan Times  

With several opposition members attacking the government, alleging discrimination between states in the Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hit back over the allegations and said budgets presented during the Congress-led UPA government also did not name most of the states. Sitharaman said that SBI research report which was released in July 2024 said India created 12.5 crore jobs between …

India confident of achieving fiscal deficit target, on course with glide path: FM Sitharaman
5 months, 1 week ago

India confident of achieving fiscal deficit target, on course with glide path: FM Sitharaman

Live Mint  

The government is confident of achieving its fiscal deficit target and sticking to the glide path to trim it to 4.5% of the GDP by FY26, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman told Parliament on Tuesday, addressing concerns raised by the Opposition on the budget. Sitharaman also outlined the government’s budgetary allocations for social sector welfare schemes, public capex, expenditure on …

Lok Sabha approves Union Budget 2024-25
5 months, 1 week 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 …

'States not ignored': FM Sitharaman dismisses Opposition's charge on Budget 2024
5 months, 1 week ago

'States not ignored': FM Sitharaman dismisses Opposition's charge on Budget 2024

Firstpost  

Sitharaman said that no state was being denied money. The Budget has provided substantial financial support of Rs 17,000 crore to the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir this year. “We have provided substantial financial support of Rs 17,000 crore in the Union Budget of UT Jammu and Kashmir this year. That’s the burden we want to take on our …

How India's Budget and economy changed in 10 years. PM Modi explains in 10 numbers
5 months, 1 week ago

How India's Budget and economy changed in 10 years. PM Modi explains in 10 numbers

Firstpost  

More than 1,000 participants from the industry, government, diplomatic community and think tanks, among others, attended the conference in person while many others will connect virtually from various CII centres around the country and overseas Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the inaugural session of ‘Journey Towards Viksit Bharat: A Post Union Budget 2024-25 Conference.’ During his address, PM …

What’s the Budget push for infrastructure?
5 months, 1 week 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 …

Govt. on track to reduce fiscal deficit: Fitch
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt. on track to reduce fiscal deficit: Fitch

The Hindu  

Fitch Ratings on Friday exuded confidence that the Government of India should be able to achieve its enhanced goal of reducing the fiscal deficit to 4.9% of GDP this year, and further below 4.5% of GDP next year, but noted that the post-election Budget did not provide much clarity on medium-term targets. While the Budget did highlight “a desire to …

Discussion On The Budget In Parliament Today, Kiren Rijiju Raised Questions On Opposition | ABP News
5 months, 2 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 …

Telangana Cabinet approves budget for 2024-25
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana Cabinet approves budget for 2024-25

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The State Cabinet approved the budget to be presented by the Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka at a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy in the Assembly Hall here on Thursday. Bhatti, who also holds the finance portfolio, will present the budget in the State Assembly at 12 noon. Bhatti handed over the copies related …

Sudhanshu Trivedi Discusses Union Budget 2024, Supriya Shrinate Corners Him With Question
5 months, 2 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 debate: Opposition in Lok Sabha terms budget an insurance to shore up fragile coalition, BJP says it addresses all sections
5 months, 2 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, 2 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

Budget 2024: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented the Union Budget 2024-25 during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2024-25 in Lok Sabha in New Delhi on July 23. Hike in standard deduction In the budget, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an increase in the standard deduction for salaried employees from …

Budget 2024 addresses India's immediate and long-term needs, says Tata Capital CEO
5 months, 2 weeks 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’s botched borrowing of ideas leaves India without the impetus it needs
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

The budget echoes the Developed India vision
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The budget echoes the Developed India vision

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has meticulously assessed India’s economic vitality. New Delhi, India - July 23, 2024: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during Post Budget Press Conference at National Media Centre, in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Budget 2024 unveiled a comprehensive strategy built on nine foundational pillars — agriculture, employment, inclusive development, manufacturing and services, urban …

Union Budget 2024 provides blueprint for a self-reliant, developed India: U.P. CM Yogi
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024 provides blueprint for a self-reliant, developed India: U.P. CM Yogi

Hindustan Times  

Hailing the Union Budget 2024, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the budget presented under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi will prove to be all-encompassing, all inclusive, and development-oriented, meeting the hopes, aspirations and resolutions of 140 crore Indians. UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her team. In a media …

Union Budget evokes mixed response from Andhra’s political leaders, industry bodies
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

NSE MD gives 10/10 score to Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget: ‘Huge fillip to job creation in India’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NSE MD gives 10/10 score to Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget: ‘Huge fillip to job creation in India’

Hindustan Times  

Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD and CEO at National Stock Exchange, said that the Union Budget 2024 presented by Finance minister under the Modi 3.0 government “has given a huge fillip to job creation in India by ensuring that the private sector also participates in job creation in addition to the government sector while ensuring that India becomes the number 1 start …

‘Against the people of Karnataka’: DK Shivakumar slams Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2024
5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Against the people of Karnataka’: DK Shivakumar slams Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2024

Hindustan Times  

The Congress government in Karnataka has expressed dissatisfaction with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget presentation and said that the southern state has been ignored totally. ‘Against the people of Karnataka’: DK Shivakumar slams Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2024 Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, DK Shivakumar said, “We have high respect for the finance minister and expected funds to finish the …

Government cuts borrowing target to ₹14.01 lakh crore for 2024-25
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Government cuts borrowing target to ₹14.01 lakh crore for 2024-25

Hindustan Times  

The government has lowered its borrowings estimate for the current financial year to 14.01 lakh crore as there is an improvement in tax collection. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman showcases a red pouch carrying the Budget documents, outside the Finance Ministry in North Block The government has to borrow by issuing dated securities to meet its fiscal deficit target. The …

India defence budget 2024: ₹6.21 lakh crore allocated; minister Rajnath Singh reacts
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India defence budget 2024: ₹6.21 lakh crore allocated; minister Rajnath Singh reacts

Hindustan Times  

India has set aside ₹6,21,940 crore for defence spending in the Union Budget 2024-25 – up from last year's outlay of ₹5.94 lakh crore – finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced as she presented the Union Union Budget 2024 on Tuesday. The total allocation to the defence sector is 12.9 per cent of the total budget of the government of India …

Which country receives the most aid from India? Union Budget reveals top 10 beneficiaries
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Which country receives the most aid from India? Union Budget reveals top 10 beneficiaries

Hindustan Times  

Bhutan has emerged as the top recipient of Indian government aid to foreign countries, according to the Union Budget documents released after finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024-25 on Tuesday. Bhutan gets the highest aid as per Union Budget 2024-2025 The budget estimate for the Ministry of External Affairs for FY 2024-25 is ₹22,155 crore. Bhutan gets …

Rahul Gandhi slams Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget: 'To appease...'
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Rahul Gandhi slams Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget: 'To appease...'

Hindustan Times  

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday slammed finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget, saying it was aimed at appeasing the BJP's allies and "cronies". The Congress leader described the document as the "Kursi Bachao" Budget and alleged that it was copied from the Congress party's Lok Sabha polls manifesto. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said the employment scheme was "designed …

Budget 2024 is growth-oriented, welfare-centric, people-friendly: Annamalai
5 months, 2 weeks 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, 2 weeks ago

Budget 2024-25 CAPEX: ₹11 lakh crore allocated towards capital expenditure, 3.4% of GDP by FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu  

In her seventh budget presentation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced allocating Rs 11 lakh, 11 thousand and 111 crore towards capital expenditure. She further urged, “We will encourage states to provide support of similar scale for infrastructure development based on their priorities.” The finance minister stated that private investment in infrastructure will be promoted through Viability Gap Funding and a …

India’s Modi focuses on jobs creation in first budget after winning polls
5 months, 2 weeks ago

India’s Modi focuses on jobs creation in first budget after winning polls

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s newly formed government presented an annual budget to Parliament that raises spending to generate more jobs and spur economic growth, while aiming to appease coalition partners it needs to stay in power. Modi said the budget will lead India toward “better growth and a bright future.” “Today’s budget will act as a …

Union Budget 2024: Where does Centre spend the most money?
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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