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  Investors richer by over Rs 6.34 lakh crore as markets give big shout-out to Budget 2021

  February 01, 2021 18:41 IST

  Investors became richer by over Rs 6.34 lakh crore on Monday as markets gave a big shout-out to the Budget 2021-22, which analysts termed as 'unprecedented' against the backdrop of the pandemic-induced slowdown. 

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  Air India disinvestment to be completed in 2021-22; Rs 3,224 crore allotted to aviation ministry

  February 01, 2021 17:40 IST

  Disinvestment of Air India and Pawan Hans would be completed in 2021-22, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday while presenting the Union Budget in which Rs 3,224 crore has been allocated to the Civil Aviation Ministry for the next fiscal year.

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  Budget 2021: NRIs will soon be able to float one person companies

  February 01, 2021 17:24 IST

  Seeking to further improve the ease of doing business, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said NRIs will be allowed to set up one person companies, definition of small companies will be revised and various provisions of the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Act will be decriminalised. 

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  What are the 6 pillars of Budget 2021 announced by Nirmala Sitharaman

  February 01, 2021 17:21 IST

  Announcing Budget 2021, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said this year's budget was based on 6 pillars to ensure the overall development of the country.

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  Home Ministry gets over Rs 1.66 lakh crore in budget, over Rs 3700 cr for census-related works

  February 01, 2021 17:04 IST

  The Centre has allocated about Rs 1,66,547 crore to the Ministry of Home Affairs for the 2021-22 fiscal with a majority of the funds going to the police forces and a substantial amount for census related works. 

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  Budget 2021: Big infra projects announced for poll bound states Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Bengal, Assam

  February 01, 2021 16:50 IST

  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday proposed the construction of 8,500 km highway by March 2022.

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  Read Finance Minister's FULL BUDGET 2021 SPEECH

  February 02, 2021 10:21 IST

  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday unveiled India's ambitious Budget 2021, offering something to everyone.

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  Gold Price Today: Gold declines Rs 1,324; silver jumps Rs 3,461

  February 01, 2021 16:40 IST

  Gold prices declined Rs 1,324 to Rs 47,520 per 10 gram in the national capital on Monday, on a day when the government announced cut in import duty on gold and silver, according to HDFC Securities. 

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  Sensex skyrockets 2,315 points as market cheers Budget 2021; bank stocks sparkle

  February 01, 2021 16:36 IST

  The BSE benchmark Sensex skyrocketed 2,315 points on Monday, propelled by gains in financial stocks, as market participants cheered a growth-oriented Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. 

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  Budget 2021: Over Rs 257 crore for Personnel Ministry to train bureaucrats in India and abroad

  February 01, 2021 16:07 IST

  The Centre has allocated over Rs 257 crore to the Personnel Ministry for the next financial year for domestic and foreign training of bureaucrats and augmenting necessary infrastructure.

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  Interest earned on PF contributions above Rs 2.5 lakh now taxable

  February 01, 2021 16:23 IST

  The interest earned by the Provident Fund contributions above Rs 2.5 lakh a year will now be taxable. The provision, introduced in Budget 2021 will apply only to the employee's contribution and not that of the employer.

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  Budget to bring all-round development, focus on improving agri infrastructure: PM Modi

  February 01, 2021 21:35 IST

  PM Narendra Modi said that the Budget talks of all-round development for all parts of country as he noted record increase in allocation for infrastructure building.

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  Union Budget: Govt allocates Rs 4.78 lakh crore for defence

  February 01, 2021 15:00 IST

  Excluding the pension outgo, the allocation in the Union Budget for the armed forces stands at Rs 3.62 lakh crore.

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  Govt proposes Rs 1,000 cr for welfare of tea workers in Assam, West Bengal

  February 01, 2021 14:53 IST

  The government on Monday proposed to provide Rs 1,000 crore for the welfare of tea workers in two poll-bound states - Assam and West Bengal.

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  Budget 2021: Additional deduction of Rs 1.5 lakh on home loan interest extended till March 2022

  February 01, 2021 14:34 IST

  Sitharaman, who had in her first budget in 2019 replaced leather briefcase that had been for decades used for carrying budget documents with a traditional red cloth 'bahi-khata', had earlier this month stated that the budget for the fiscal year beginning April will be "like never before".

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  Ship Recycling capacity to double by 2024, generate 1.5 lakh jobs

  February 01, 2021 14:11 IST

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said ship recycling capacity will be doubled by 2024 and efforts are being made to bring more ships from Europe and Japan. 

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  Budget 2021-22: What gets costlier and what's cheaper | Check Full List

  February 01, 2021 19:37 IST

  Budget 2021 focused on infrastructure development to boost growth and create jobs. However, has been no relief for the middle class as I-T slabs remain unchanged.

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  Tax holiday for startups to be extended by one more year

  February 02, 2021 8:19 IST

  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday proposed the extension of tax holiday for startups by one more year.

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  BUDGET 2021 BIG NEWS: Agriculture Cess of Rs 2.5/litre on Petrol and Rs 4/litre on Diesel imposed

  February 01, 2021 13:55 IST

  While Sitharaman kept the Income Tax slabs unchanged, she imposed an additional agriculture cess on petrol and diesel.

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  BUDGET 2021 BIG NEWS: Agriculture Cess of Rs 2.5/litre on Petrol and Rs 4/litre on Diesel imposed

  February 01, 2021 13:48 IST

  While Sitharaman kept the Income Tax slabs unchanged, she imposed an additional agriculture cess on petrol and diesel. 

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  Govt rationalising customs duties on gold, silver: FM Sitharaman

  February 01, 2021 13:35 IST

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government is rationalising customs duties on gold and silver.

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  Budget 2021: Govt raises import duty on parts of mobile phones, chargers

  February 01, 2021 13:34 IST

  Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2021-22 on Monday, which was approved by the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier today. 

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  Budget 2021: Govt to borrow about Rs 12 lakh cr in FY22, says Sitharaman

  February 01, 2021 13:23 IST

  Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2021-22 on Monday, which was approved by the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier today. 

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  ITR filing exempted for people above 75 years with only pension income

  February 01, 2021 13:42 IST

  Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2021-22 on Monday, which was approved by the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier today.

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  Rs 3,726 crore allocated for forthcoming Census: Sitharaman

  February 01, 2021 12:57 IST

  The government has allocated Rs 3,726 crore for forthcoming Census, which will be the first digital census, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday.

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  Budget 2021: Here's what Sitharaman announced for education sector

  February 01, 2021 12:48 IST

  In her key announcements of Union Budget 2021, Finance Minister Nirmala said that 15,000 schools will be strengthened as per National Education Policy while 100 new Sainik Schools will be set up in partnership with NGOs.

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  Budget 2021: What Sitharaman announced for highway projects

  February 01, 2021 13:03 IST

  Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2021-22 on Monday, which was approved by the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier today.

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  Budget 2021: LIC IPO to come in 2022, 2 PSU banks to be part of disinvestment: Sitharaman

  February 01, 2021 12:46 IST

  Presenting Union Budget 2021, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday annonced that the initial public offer (IPO) of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) will be completed this year.