India Union Budget 2018: Full text of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's Budget speech, part-I
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India Union Budget 2018: Full text of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's Budget speech, part-I

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India Union Budget 2018: Full text of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's Budget speech, part-I Here is the full text of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's Budget speech in Parliament, part 1: Here is the full text of Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's Budget speech in Parliament: Section I: Governance, Economy and Development Madam Speaker, 1. Our Government has been steadily increasing the volume of institutional credit for agriculture sector from year-to-year from ‘8.5 lakh crore in 2014-15 to ‘10 lakh crore in 2017-18. To step up investments in research and related infrastructure in premier educational institutions, including health institutions, I propose to launch a major initiative named ‘‘Revitalising Infrastructure and Systems in Education by 2022’’ with a total investment of ‘1,00,000 crore in next four years. The Government would launch the ‘‘Prime Minister’s Research Fellows ’’ Scheme this year. Government’s estimated schematic budgetary expenditure on health, education and social protection for 2018-19 is ‘1.38 lakh crore against estimated expenditure of ‘1.22 lakh crore in BE 2017-18.

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MMRDA cuts spending on infrastructure projects by ₹6,800 crore
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MMRDA cuts spending on infrastructure projects by ₹6,800 crore

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has cut its estimated spending on public transportation and infrastructure projects by ₹6,804.2 crore in FY 2025-26 compared with the previous financial year, according to its latest budget that was approved on Friday by deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde, who also holds the urban development portfolio. MMRDA cuts spending on infrastructure projects by …

‘What are you hiding?’ LoP Atishi asks BJP on Delhi Budget; writes to Speaker for two days of discussion
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‘What are you hiding?’ LoP Atishi asks BJP on Delhi Budget; writes to Speaker for two days of discussion

Live Mint  

Delhi Budget 2025: Delhi Leader of Opposition and Aam Aadmi Party MLA Atishi has written to Speaker Vijender Gupta, questioning the newly-elected BJP government's decision to allocate ‘barely one hour’ time for discussions on the Delhi budget at the House. In the letter shared by news agency ANI, Atishi claimed that the ‘List of Businesses’ on Wednesday at the state …

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 CM Rekha Gupta presents ₹one lakh crore “historic budget” for 2025-26
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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta presents ₹one lakh crore “historic budget” for 2025-26

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Chief Minister and Finance Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday presented the Budget for the financial year 2025-26 with an outlay of ₹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 ₹28,000 crore. …

Delhi budget 2025: CM Rekha Gupta presents ‘historic’ ₹1 lakh crore budget | Key announcements
5 days, 22 hours ago

Delhi budget 2025: CM Rekha Gupta presents ‘historic’ ₹1 lakh crore budget | Key announcements

Hindustan Times  

Delhi Budget 2025: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday presented Budget 2025-26 in the state Assembly, saying that it has ten focus areas including infrastructure development, electricity, roads, and water. Delhi Budget 2025-26 | Key points This is Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta and her BJP government's first budget in the national capital. A budget fund of ₹ 696 …

Tripura govt presents ₹32,423.44 crore tax free budget, proposes 13 new schemes
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Tripura govt presents ₹32,423.44 crore tax free budget, proposes 13 new schemes

Live Mint  

Agartala, Mar 21 Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy on Friday presented ₹32,423.44 crore budget for 2025-26, proposing a total of 13 new welfare schemes to help job seekers, mentally challenged persons, visitors to the state capital and others. Noting that the government focuses on inclusive growth, the minister said, “More focus was given on capital expenditure in the budget …

Pathanamthitta district panchayat Budget prioritises sanitation and agriculture
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Pathanamthitta district panchayat Budget prioritises sanitation and agriculture

The Hindu  

The annual Budget of the Pathanamthitta district panchayat, presented by vice-president Beena Prabha here on Thursday, places a strong emphasis on sanitation and agriculture. Among the key allocations, ₹10.3 crore has been earmarked for sanitation, while ₹7.16 crore is set aside for agriculture. Public works will receive ₹17.37 crore, and ₹13.69 crore has been allocated for the welfare of Scheduled …

Haryana CM presents ₹2.05 lakh cr budget with aim to make state ‘future capable’
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Haryana CM presents ₹2.05 lakh cr budget with aim to make state ‘future capable’

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday proposed a ₹2.05 lakh crore state budget for the 2025-26 financial year, 13.7% up from the revised estimates of 2024-25, in the assembly on Monday. Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini, who also holds the finance portfolio, presenting the state budget for 2025-26 in the assembly in Chandigarh on Monday. Presenting his first …

Budget fails to keep promises to women, farmers, youth
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Budget fails to keep promises to women, farmers, youth

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Unlike the last budget before the assembly polls and despite the promises in the Mahayuti manifesto for farmers, women and the youth, the first budget after the alliance’s massive victory had no major announcements for these sections. It offered, instead, artificial intelligence schemes for the agriculture sector and administrative assistance for women’s self-help groups who wished to use the …

PM Mudra Yojana disbursed ₹31.85 Trillion since inception
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PM Mudra Yojana disbursed ₹31.85 Trillion since inception

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New Delhi: From its launch in 2015 until February 2025, the Centre has disbursed ₹31.85 trillion of the ₹32.61 trillion allocated under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, indicating demand for credit among micro and small businesses, two people aware of the matter told Mint. "With ₹31.85 trillion disbursed so far, the scheme has significantly contributed to financial inclusion, job creation, …

Chhattisgarh presents Rs 1.65 lakh cr budget for FY 2025-26, key focus on growth, infrastructure, welfare
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Chhattisgarh presents Rs 1.65 lakh cr budget for FY 2025-26, key focus on growth, infrastructure, welfare

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Chhattisgarh presents Rs 1.65 lakh cr budget for FY 2025-26, key focus on growth, infrastructure, welfare Chhattisgarh’s Rs 1.65 lakh crore budget for 2025-26 focuses on growth, infrastructure, and welfare under the ‘GATI’ theme. Chhattisgarh’s Finance Minister OP Chaudhary on Monday presented the state’s budget for the financial year 2025-26, amounting to Rs 1,65,000 crore. Welfare and agricultural support The …

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

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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 …

Bihar govt. tables Budget of ₹3.17 lakh crore for the year 2025-26
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Bihar govt. tables Budget of ₹3.17 lakh crore for the year 2025-26

The Hindu  

Ahead of the State elections in October-November this year, the Bihar government on Monday tabled estimated Budget of ₹3,16,895.02 crore in the Assembly for the financial year 2025-26. The Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary who also holds finance department said that the State government would spend ₹60,954 crores on education, ₹20,335 crores on health, ₹16,193 crores on rural development and …

Jharkhand Budget 2025: Government tables ₹1.45 lakh crore Budget for FY 2025-26 in Assembly
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Jharkhand Budget 2025: Government tables ₹1.45 lakh crore Budget for FY 2025-26 in Assembly

The Hindu  

The Jharkhand Government on Monday tabled a ₹1.45 lakh crore Budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the State Assembly. The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha -led coalition Government had presented a Budget of ₹1.28 lakh crore for the 2024-25 financial year. Presenting the first budget of the Heman Soren’s government after retaining power in the assembly election last year, Mr. Kishore …

Andhra govt presents annual budget with outlay of ₹3.22L-cr
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Andhra govt presents annual budget with outlay of ₹3.22L-cr

Hindustan Times  

Andhra Pradesh finance minister Payyavula Keshav on Friday presented the state’s annual budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the state legislative assembly with an outlay of ₹3.22 lakh crore. They are Thalliki Vandanam, a revised “Amma Vodi scheme” of the previous YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government providing financial assistance to women for sending their children to schools; and Annadata …

Andhra govt. pegs agriculture budget for 2025-26 at ₹48,341.14 crore
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Andhra govt. pegs agriculture budget for 2025-26 at ₹48,341.14 crore

The Hindu  

Agriculture Minister K. Atchannaidu presented a ₹48,341.14 crore budget for the agriculture and allied sectors for FY 2025 - 26 in the Legislative Assembly on Friday with the highest allocation of ₹12,903.41 crore for the maintenance of irrigation projects. Andhra Pradesh Budget updates: State Govt presents ₹3.2 lakh crore Budget for 2025-26 ₹12,773.25 crore was allocated for nine-hour free power …

Bihar’s economy increases to ₹8.54 lakh crore in 2023-24: Dy. CM Samrat Choudhary
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Bihar’s economy increases to ₹8.54 lakh crore in 2023-24: Dy. CM Samrat Choudhary

The Hindu  

Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary who also holds the Finance portfolio on Friday presented the 2024-25 State Economic Survey Report in the Assembly on the opening day of the month-long Budget session and said size of the State’s economy at current prices has increased 3.5 times from ₹2.47 lakh crore in 2011-12 to ₹8.54 lakh crore in 2023-24. The …

A.P. govt presents ₹3.2 lakh crore Budget for 2025-26
1 month ago

A.P. govt presents ₹3.2 lakh crore Budget for 2025-26

The Hindu  

The Andhra Pradesh state government, on Friday, presented the annual budget for the financial year 2025-26 with a total outlay of ₹3,22,359 crore. Presenting the budget in Andhra Pradesh Assembly on Friday, Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav said that the estimated revenue deficit is around Rs. The revenue deficit is 3.01% and fiscal deficit is 4.57 per cent of …

Kochi Corporation’s fund utilisation for ongoing fiscal may exceed ₹70 crore, says Mayor
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Kochi Corporation’s fund utilisation for ongoing fiscal may exceed ₹70 crore, says Mayor

The Hindu  

The Kochi Corporation may be able to spend nearly ₹70 crore of the allocations for the 2024-25 financial year, Mayor M. Anilkumar has said. The utilisation may exceed ₹70 crore when bills on expenditure for ₹23.47 crore on infrastructure are considered. Addressing the Corporation Council meeting on Tuesday, Mr. Anilkumar said weekly review meetings should be convened by the development …

Centre allocated ₹1.08 lakh crore to Telangana in this year’s budget, says Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar
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Centre allocated ₹1.08 lakh crore to Telangana in this year’s budget, says Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar

The Hindu  

Union Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Thursday claimed that Telangana has been allocated ₹1.08 lakh crore in the form of taxes and schemes in this year’s Union Budget and accused the Congress government of spreading “false propaganda” against the Centre to divert the attention of the people from its own failure to implement the six promised …

Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna tables ₹8.09 lakh crore Budget
1 month, 1 week ago

Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna tables ₹8.09 lakh crore Budget

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Thursday tabled ₹8,08,736 crore Budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the State Assembly with a focus on research & development and Information Technology. Mr. Khanna in his Budget speech said 22% of the Budget has been allocated for development purposes, 13% for education, 11% for agriculture and related services, while six …

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 …

Union Budget prioritises Andhra Pradesh’s growth: Minister Ram Mohan Naidu
1 month, 1 week ago

Union Budget prioritises Andhra Pradesh’s growth: Minister Ram Mohan Naidu

The Hindu  

The Union Budget, designed with the vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, lays a strong foundation for the economic development of Andhra Pradesh, said Union Minister for Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu. Mr. Ram Mohan Naidu pointed out that the Centre has significantly increased budgetary allocations to Andhra Pradesh, marking a departure from past neglect. “Despite a ₹1 …

Additional allocation of ₹1,905 crore to local bodies
1 month, 1 week ago

Additional allocation of ₹1,905 crore to local bodies

The Hindu  

The Finance department has sanctioned an additional allocation of ₹1,905 crore to the Municipal Corporations and three-tier panchayats in the State, Finance Minister K.N. Amend annual plan Meanwhile, the government issued an order on Monday allowing the local bodies to amend their annual plan for 2024-25 subject to certain conditions. If any of the projects already included in the annual …

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi presents Budget of ₹2,90,000 crore for 2025-26 fiscal
1 month, 1 week ago

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi presents Budget of ₹2,90,000 crore for 2025-26 fiscal

The Hindu  

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday presented the State’s annual Budget for 2025-26 with total outlay of ₹2,90,000 crore, prioritising capital expenditure which is pegged at ₹65,012 crore – 6.1% of Gross State Domestic Product. Presenting his first full budget after Bharatiya Janata Party came to power in Odisha in June 2024, Mr. Majhi said, “I propose the …

Odisha budget to target faster growth, raise social sector spending
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Odisha budget to target faster growth, raise social sector spending

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The size of the state budget is likely to touch Rs 3 lakh crore, up from Rs 2.65 lakh crore in 2024-25, when Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi presents the annual budget in the Assembly on Monday. With the latest Odisha Economic Survey projecting state’s economy to expand in the range of 8 per cent to 8.5 per cent …

Kerala Budget has many projects, but their timely implementation is equally crucial
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kerala Budget has many projects, but their timely implementation is equally crucial

The Hindu  

Kerala has been experiencing a persistent, acute, and unprecedented fiscal crisis. The crisis during the last decade can be divided into three phases — the 2016 White Paper on State finances which predicted a fiscal collapse by 2021, the unprecedented fiscal crisis declaration by Kerala’s Finance Minister in December 2022, and the unprecedented borrowing of the State in 2023-24 indicating …

Foundation for future-ready india: Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra
1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

Tailored to help poor, women, youth, farmers: CM Majhi
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Tailored to help poor, women, youth, farmers: CM Majhi

New Indian Express  

He said the record allocation of Rs 15.5 lakh crore for capital investment will create new job opportunities. Terming the budget as inclusive, the chief minister said there was something for every section of society, including farmers, labourers, middle class, employees, women, youth, and students in it. “This budget aims to fulfil the dream of a developed India, with a …

Union Budget 2025: It’s a mixed bag for Tamil Nadu
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: It’s a mixed bag for Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The Union Budget for 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, is a mixed bag for Tamil Nadu. The DMK government’s slew of requests, including allocation of funds for the Chennai Metro Rail Project and disaster relief, did not find a mention in the Budget speech, while broader measures, including income tax benefits under the New Tax Regime, …

Karnataka’s tax devolution this fiscal stands at ₹ 51,876 crore
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka’s tax devolution this fiscal stands at ₹ 51,876 crore

The Hindu  

The 2025-26 Union Budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, devolves ₹51,876 crore to Karnataka as its share in taxes and duties, which stood at ₹46,932.72 in the previous fiscal. While this shows a marginal increase, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed unhappiness over several of the specific demands of the State, which were put forth, not being met, …

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 …

Atmanirbhar Budget for consumption and development: The ABCD of Budget 2025
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Atmanirbhar Budget for consumption and development: The ABCD of Budget 2025

Live Mint  

Opposition benches remained sullen. Identifying agriculture as one of the four powerful engines in India’s journey of development, the Budget unveiled a slew of measures for the farm sector, including the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana to enhance agricultural productivity; a Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses with a special focus on tur, urad and masoor; a comprehensive programme to boost …

Union Budget mirrors Centre’s commitment to national progress over political gain, says A.P. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget mirrors Centre’s commitment to national progress over political gain, says A.P. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan has expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for presenting a Union Budget that he believes will drive India towards becoming a developed nation. In a release on Saturday, Mr. Pawan Kalyan emphasised that the Budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, reflected the government’s commitment to national progress over political …

Karnataka: Crucial allocations have been downsized, says CM
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Karnataka: Crucial allocations have been downsized, says CM

The Hindu  

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has described the Union Budget 2025-26 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Saturday as lacking in foresightedness. Addressing a press conference in Mysuru on Saturday, Mr. Siddaramaiah pointed out that the Union Budget had not only failed to address the demand of agitating farmers for introduction of a law guaranteeing Minimum Support Price for …

Union Budget 2025: Packages for scheme saturation, Ekalavya schools push Tribal Affairs allocation up 14.8%
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: Packages for scheme saturation, Ekalavya schools push Tribal Affairs allocation up 14.8%

The Hindu  

The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has been allocated ₹14,925.81 crore, while the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has been allocated ₹14,886 crore in the Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman on Saturday. Read the Union Budget 2025 Highlights The allocations marked a 14.81% increase for Tribal Affairs Ministry compared to the previous year’s Budget Estimates, …

Union budget: Polavaram project allocated ₹5,936 crore, RINL gets ₹2,995 crore
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union budget: Polavaram project allocated ₹5,936 crore, RINL gets ₹2,995 crore

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh has nothing much to cheer about in the Union Budget 2025-26, barring the allocation of ₹5,936 crore for the Polavaram project and ₹2,995 crore for Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited, the holding company of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. It was stated in the ‘Expenditure Budget’ document that the revised cost of the Polavaram project amounted to ₹30,436.95 crore, and the …

New income tax slabs and more: The big Budget 2025 announcements, in graphics
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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 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Union Budget for the financial year 2025-2026 in Parliament on Saturday. Here’s a quick look at …

The budget’s horizon is closer: Just as our growth challenge needs it to be
1 month, 4 weeks ago

The budget’s horizon is closer: Just as our growth challenge needs it to be

Live Mint  

Ever since India’s government set the goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047, Union budgets have been bifocal. This is a sign of the Centre’s confidence not just in this agenda, with its mix of short- and long-horizon gains, but also in its capacity to make full use of it amid scepticism evoked by missed targets; its revised capex for …

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 2025-26: 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 …

Union Budget 2025 highlights: Tax relief for middle class, interest-free loans to States, PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana for farmers
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025 highlights: Tax relief for middle class, interest-free loans to States, PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana for farmers

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth record Budget in the Lok Sabha that comes in the backdrop of growth slowing down to four-year-low of 6.4%. Follow Union Budget 2025 LIVE updates “The Budget focussed on driving growth, inclusive development,” said Ms. Sitharaman Some of the priority areas in Budget 2025: Tax relief for middle class No income tax upto …

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 …

Budget 2025: Govt allocates ₹1.5 lakh crore for interest-free loans to boost state infrastructure
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Govt allocates ₹1.5 lakh crore for interest-free loans to boost state infrastructure

Live Mint  

In the Union Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a major allocation of ₹1.5 lakh crore for 50 years interest free loans to the state governments for boosting capital expenditure and development of infrastructure across the country. With this, The central government aims to empower states to make substantial capital expenditures without the immediate cost of interest payments …

Union Budget 2025: Kerala’s wish-list largely untouched, hopes for ₹24,000-crore economic package dashed
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: Kerala’s wish-list largely untouched, hopes for ₹24,000-crore economic package dashed

The Hindu  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s 2025-26 Budget presented on Saturday has left Kerala’s wish-list largely untouched, dashing the State’s hopes for a ₹24,000-crore economic package and a ₹5,000-crore special assistance for the Vizhinjam port project. The State’s demands for a ₹2,000-crore prop-up for the rehabilitation process in landslide-hit Wayanad, an All India Institute of Medical Sciences -equivalent facility, which has …

Budget 2025: Read Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget speech. Full text here. Download PDF
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2025: Read Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget speech. Full text here. Download PDF

Live Mint  

Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget today. To improve access to credit, the credit guarantee cover will be enhanced: a) For Micro and Small Enterprises, from ` 5 crore to 10 crore, leading to additional credit of ` 1.5 lakh crore in the next 5 years; b) For Startups, from ` 10 crore to 20 crore, …

Govt to create a ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund aimed at transforming cities into growth hubs
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Govt to create a ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund aimed at transforming cities into growth hubs

Hindustan Times  

To ramp up urban infrastructure, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on February 1 that the government would set up an Urban Challenge Fund of ₹1 lakh crore to finance up to 25 per cent of bankable projects and allocate ₹10,000 crore for 2025-26. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on February 1 that the government would set up an Urban Challenge …

Union Budget 2025: 'We Are The Fastest Growing Economy In The World,' Says Nirmala Sitharaman
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: 'We Are The Fastest Growing Economy In The World,' Says Nirmala Sitharaman

ABP News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented the Union Budget 2025, marking her eighth consecutive budget, setting a record in India's financial history. Sitharaman then attended a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where the budget received final approval. Sitharaman, India’s first full-time female finance minister, has been presenting budgets since 2019, when the Modi government secured its second …

Aviation budget 2025: ‘Udan’ scheme will connect 120 airports in 10 years
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Aviation budget 2025: ‘Udan’ scheme will connect 120 airports in 10 years

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting her record eighth consecutive Union Budget in the Parliament today, marking the second full budget of the Modi 3.0 government, which also focuses on the aviation sector. New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha. Inspired by this success, a new version of UDAN scheme will …

Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman wears Madhubani saree; Finance Minister pays tribute to Dalit artist from Bihar
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Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman wears Madhubani saree; Finance Minister pays tribute to Dalit artist from Bihar

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Budget 2025: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has decided to wear a saree as a tribute to Madhubani Art and Padma Shri Dulari Devi, a Mithila art expert from Bihar. During a visit to Madhubani, FM Nirmala Sitharaman met artist Dulari Devi at the Mithila Art Institute during a credit outreach event. India's Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman poses for a …

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