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

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

Hindustan Times  

Hailing the Union Budget 2024, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said the budget presented under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi will prove to be all-encompassing, all inclusive, and development-oriented, meeting the hopes, aspirations and resolutions of 140 crore Indians. UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath congratulated Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her team. In a media conversation following the presentation of the budget, Yogi said, “The General Budget 2024-25 provides the economic blueprint for fostering an ‘Aatmanirbhar’ and ‘Viksit Bharat’ India.” “It embodies the sacred spirit of Antyodaya and seeks to tap the country’s infinite development potential with a fresh vision of innovation. The CM expressed his gratitude to PM Narendra Modi for the budget and congratulated Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her team.

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Yogi hits out at Priyanka Gandhi, says 'while one Congress MP is roaming with Palestine bag...'
6 days, 23 hours ago

Yogi hits out at Priyanka Gandhi, says 'while one Congress MP is roaming with Palestine bag...'

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, criticizing her party’s stance and actions. Referring to a Congress Member of Parliament, Yogi remarked, “While one Congress MP is roaming around with a Palestine bag, the Congress leadership remains disconnected from national priorities.” On the second day of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly’s winter …

Sitharaman chairs pre-budget consultation with farmer associations
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Sitharaman chairs pre-budget consultation with farmer associations

Live Mint  

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

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

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

Live Mint  

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

Balanced growth, jobs: FM Defends 2024-25 Union Budget in Rajya Sabha
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Balanced growth, jobs: FM Defends 2024-25 Union Budget in Rajya Sabha

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Defending the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday called it a fine balance between growth, employment, capital investment and fiscal consolidation, among others. While replying to the discussion on the Union Budget in the Rajya Sabha, Ms Sitharaman said that the Budget has taken into consideration all sectors of the …

Budget’s focus on boosting farm output to help Punjab: BJP leader
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget’s focus on boosting farm output to help Punjab: BJP leader

Hindustan Times  

Subhash Sharma, vice-president, BJP, Punjab, on Wednesday held a press conference in Phase 5, Mohali, highlighting key points of the Union Budget 2024-25, benefitting Punjab. Sharma said that the Union Budget’s focus on boosting agricultural productivity and resilience, simplifying FDI regulations, and supporting MSMEs will significantly benefit Punjab. Compared to the period of the UPA government, Punjab’s tax devolution from …

'2004-2005 Budget didn't take names of states…': Nirmala Sitharaman hits out at Oppn
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

Lok Sabha approves Union Budget 2024-25

India TV News  

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

'States not ignored': FM Sitharaman dismisses Opposition's charge on Budget 2024
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Odisha's budget progressive, welfare-centric: Dharmendra Pradhan
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Odisha's budget progressive, welfare-centric: Dharmendra Pradhan

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday thanked Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi for presenting an inclusive and progressive budget for Odisha. Describing the maiden budget of the first BJP government in the state as growth-oriented and welfare-centric, Pradhan said as the size of the annual budget is 15 per cent more than the previous year, the additional funds will …

​More for more: On the Union Budget and allocations
4 months, 4 weeks ago

​More for more: On the Union Budget and allocations

The Hindu  

Budgets of the Union or the States, as much as they are revenue and expenditure statements for the upcoming fiscal year, are also an exercise in political economy, and the recently tabled Union Budget for 2024-25 is no different. Aside from the “nine priorities”, beginning with provisions for the farm sector and attempts to boost employment, Union Finance Minister Nirmala …

Union Budget 2024: Political Uproar Expected in Parliament Today, Watch Video | ABP News
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024: Political Uproar Expected in Parliament Today, Watch Video | ABP News

ABP News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget on Tuesday. The biggest relief for millions of new tax regime taxpayers comes in the form of an increase in the standard deduction. During her budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized her primary goals of job creation, skill development, support for small industries, and relief for the middle class. Changes in …

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

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

ABP News  

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

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

Budget 2024: Prioritising inclusivity and fiscal prudence

The Hindu  

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

Union Budget 2024: INDIA Alliance to Protest Against Budget Today | ABP News
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024: INDIA Alliance to Protest Against Budget Today | ABP News

ABP News  

Nirmala Sitharaman: On Tuesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget. Key highlights include increased standard deductions and expanded benefits for new tax regime taxpayers, though some disappointment exists over higher short-term and long-term capital gains taxes and the removal of indexation benefits. The budget also targets job creation, skill development, and support for small businesses, with incentives for …

Budget 2024 creates a template for reforms in Modi 3.0
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2024 creates a template for reforms in Modi 3.0

Firstpost  

This year’s Budget stands out for its balanced approach, focusing on fiscal discipline, capital expenditure, regulatory simplification, job creation, and next-generation reforms, aiming to stimulate high growth and employment Budgets have long been spectacles of grand announcements and symbolic gestures. Additionally, the budget aims to enhance women’s workforce participation through infrastructure support and specialised skilling programmes, and to upgrade 1,000 …

Union Budget 2024: Top 5 takeaways for salaried persons, job seekers
4 months, 4 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 …

Opinion: Budget money in the Andhra wallet gives Chandrababu Naidu political wings
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Opinion: Budget money in the Andhra wallet gives Chandrababu Naidu political wings

India Today  

Two days before the Union budget was presented in Parliament, a source with his ear to the ground predicted that Chandrababu Naidu would have his stamp on the budget. Andhra Pradesh's capital city, Amaravati which till June 4 was a ghost town, now would get special financial support of Rs 15,000 crore this year, to be facilitated by the Centre …

Naveen Patnaik on Union Budget: 'Feel disappointed at continued neglect of Odisha'
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Naveen Patnaik on Union Budget: 'Feel disappointed at continued neglect of Odisha'

India TV News  

Opposition Biju Janata Dal and Congress on Tuesday described the union budget for 2024-25 as “anti-Odisha” claiming that the Centre has ignored genuine concerns of the state. Speaking to an Odisha-based TV channel, former Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said he felt 'disappointed at the continued neglect of the state'. He said, "I feel disappointed at the continued neglect of Odisha …

Budget 2024: Placing thrust on infrastructure
5 months ago

Budget 2024: Placing thrust on infrastructure

The Hindu  

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

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

Budget 2024: Government keeps focus on critical areas

The Hindu  

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

Union Budget 2024: A vision for inclusive growth and empowerment
5 months ago

Union Budget 2024: A vision for inclusive growth and empowerment

The Hindu  

The Union Budget presented by the Finance Minister on July 23 embodies an inclusive and progressive vision, effectively addressing the diverse concerns of various sectors of the economy. The Economic Survey tabled in the Parliament on July 22, 2024 points out that the rising youth and women participation in the workforce presents an opportunity to tap the demographic and gender …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Union Budget 2024-25: No additional allocation for Chandigarh but curbs on new projects go
5 months ago

Union Budget 2024-25: No additional allocation for Chandigarh but curbs on new projects go

Hindustan Times  

The Budget allocated to Chandigarh, in the Union Budget 2024-25, presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, remains the same as the interim budget of ₹6,513 crore. A senior officer of the finance department said, “Our budget remains the same but now we can spend money on the announced projects as the cap has been removed.” At ₹6,513 crore, …

How does the Union Budget impact politics?
5 months ago

How does the Union Budget impact politics?

Hindustan Times  

The most interesting counterfactual as far as the 2024 election results are concerned is whether they would have been different had the interim budget been different. The 2024 interim budget, which came in the backdrop the BJP winning in these three states in 2023. did not do much with an eye on the elections. Will this focus on job-creation help …

Letters to The Editor — July 24, 2024
5 months ago

Letters to The Editor — July 24, 2024

The Hindu  

Union Budget 2024-25 Contrary to the previous Budgets, it is quite appreciable to note nine priority items have been framed for focused attention and to ensure overall development. E-vouchers and financial support to students for a sum of up to ₹10 lakh for higher education in domestic institutions and upgrading 1,000 ITIs as a hub and spoke model are novel …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

The budget echoes the Developed India vision
5 months ago

The budget echoes the Developed India vision

Hindustan Times  

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

MP CM Praises Union Budget, Chhattisgarh CM Calls It Milestone
5 months ago

MP CM Praises Union Budget, Chhattisgarh CM Calls It Milestone

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav has called the Union budget presented in the parliament on Tuesday as all-inclusive and growth-oriented. Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai also hailed the Union budget calling it ‘holistic’ and ‘historic’. Describing the Union budget as a ‘holistic budget with a vast development potential’, he said it reflects vision and determination and promises …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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

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

India Today  

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

India budget: Tax giveaways and handouts for states led by Modi’s coalition partners
5 months ago

India budget: Tax giveaways and handouts for states led by Modi’s coalition partners

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Narendra Modi has been accused …

Budget 2024: What is in store for labour? | Watch
5 months ago

Budget 2024: What is in store for labour? | Watch

The Hindu  

In her seventh budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced three new employee-linked incentive schemes in the Union Budget for 2024-25. The three schemes, which are part of the Prime Minister’s package, will align with enrolment in the Employee Provident Fund Organisation and focus on the recognition of first-time employees, as well as support to both employers and employees. The …

'Directionless, Biased Towards Bihar, Andhra': Mamata Banerjee Slams Union Budget 2024
5 months ago

'Directionless, Biased Towards Bihar, Andhra': Mamata Banerjee Slams Union Budget 2024

ABP News  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee joined the chorus against the Union Budget 2024, calling it "directionless" and "an attempt to make NDA partners happy". Calling it "anti-people, anti-poor budget," the Trinamool Congress chief said that budget posed as just another example of how the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government "constantly deprives" West Bengal. यह जनविरोधी, गरीबविरोधी बजट है, यह …

Union Budget 2024: Here Are The Major Announcements From FM Sitharaman
5 months ago

Union Budget 2024: Here Are The Major Announcements From FM Sitharaman

ABP News  

Union Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 on Tuesday. Budget 2024 announced an increase in the deduction for Employer National Pension Scheme contributions to 14 per cent. The revised borrowing target is Rs 14.01 lakh crore, down from the Rs 14.13 lakh crore previously announced in the interim budget. The capital …

Union Budget 2024: Sector-Wise Allocation Puts Defence At The Top. Full Details Inside
5 months ago

Union Budget 2024: Sector-Wise Allocation Puts Defence At The Top. Full Details Inside

ABP News  

Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024 on Tuesday in Parliament. Defence: For FY25, the defence sector will receive an allocation of Rs 6.21 lakh crore, according to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Education: During the presentation of the Budget 2024 on Tuesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman declared that the central government would allocate Rs 1.48 lakh …

Budget 2024: West Bengal deprived, Budget politically biased says Mamata
5 months ago

Budget 2024: West Bengal deprived, Budget politically biased says Mamata

The Hindu  

Alleging that West Bengal has been deprived in the Budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the State’s Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on July 23 dubbed it as a “politically biased Budget”. The Trinamool Congress chairperson accused the Bharatiya Janata Party led National Democratic Alliance government of “being envious of West Bengal” and said that the State received a …

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

Cheaper cancer meds and more: How Union Budget 2024 is a shot in the arm to the health sector
5 months ago

Cheaper cancer meds and more: How Union Budget 2024 is a shot in the arm to the health sector

Firstpost  

Nirmala Sitharaman’s seventh consecutive Union Budget focuses on lowering the cost of medications, especially for cancer patients. Overall, the government has allocated Rs 89,287 crore for the sector, a slight increase from Rs 88,956 crore in FY24 The government has also suggested exempting three additional cancer medications from basic customs duties, Finance Minister Sitharaman's announced on Tuesday. The government has …

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

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

The Hindu  

Kerala Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal on July 23 slammed the 2024-25 Union Budget, calling it a “gimmick” and a “political exercise” solely intended to protect the interests of the BJP-led NDA government. “While the BJP opened its account in Kerala, Kerala’s account has been closed,” Mr. Balagopal remarked, in an apparent reference to the BJP candidate Suresh Gopi’s win …

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

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

Hindustan Times  

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

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

Budget 2024 is growth-oriented, welfare-centric, people-friendly: Annamalai

The Hindu  

The Union Budget 2024 is growth-oriented, welfare-centric and people-friendly. It strengthens the road map towards a Viksit Bharat by 2047, said BJP Tamil Nadu president K. Annamalai on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. In a social media post on X, Mr. Annamalai said Budgetary announcements, including the Transit Oriented Development Plans in 14 large cities with a population above 30 lakh, …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Hostel initiative, Rs 3 lakh crore for girl-centric schemes, and more: How Budget 2024 provides a boost to women
5 months ago

Hostel initiative, Rs 3 lakh crore for girl-centric schemes, and more: How Budget 2024 provides a boost to women

Firstpost  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s seventh straight budget, announced on Tuesday, focused on four areas: the poor, women, youth and farmers. To promote women’s participation in the workforce, the finance minister said the Centre would also set up working women hostels and crèches Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2024-25 in Lok Sabha, in New Delhi, Tuesday, July …

Union Budget 2024: Where does Centre spend the most money?
5 months ago

Union Budget 2024: Where does Centre spend the most money?

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget in Parliament of Tuesday. Union Budget 2024: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman with the Budget tablet arrives at the Parliament to present the Union Budget 2024-25 during the Monsoon Session, in New Delhi on Tuesday. "The fiscal consolidation path announced by me in 2021 has served our economy very well, and we …

Budget 2024: Govt to connect 25,000 more villages in phase 4 of rural roads scheme
5 months ago

Budget 2024: Govt to connect 25,000 more villages in phase 4 of rural roads scheme

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her budget speech on Tuesday that the government would look to improve all-weather connectivity to 25,000 rural habitations by launching phase 4 of the Pradhan Mantri Grameen Sadak Yojana, which aims to link India’s hinterland with major economic centres. The government is expected to expand the definition of “rural habitations” in phase …

Budget 2024: Modi govt reduces fiscal deficit target to 4.9 per cent of GDP for FY25
5 months ago

Budget 2024: Modi govt reduces fiscal deficit target to 4.9 per cent of GDP for FY25

India TV News  

Union Budget 2024: In her presentation of the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a fiscal deficit target of 4.9 per cent of the gross domestic product. This marks a significant reduction from the target set in the Interim Budget presented on February 1, which pegged the fiscal deficit at 5.1 per cent …

Budget 2024: FM Nirmala Sitharaman lays out nine priorities of the Modi govt
5 months ago

Budget 2024: FM Nirmala Sitharaman lays out nine priorities of the Modi govt

Op India  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her seventh consecutive Union Budget for 2024-25, outlined key priorities aimed at fostering economic growth and creating ample opportunities. She listed productivity and resilience in agriculture, employment and skilling, inclusive human resource development and social justice, manufacturing and services, urban development, energy security, infrastructure, innovation, research and development and next-generation reforms as nine priority areas …

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