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  Budget session kicks off today; PM Modi's focus on gaining from global economic scenario

  India | January 31, 2020 7:13 IST

  The Budget Session of the Parliament will commence today with President Ram Nath Kovind addressing the joint sitting of both the houses. President's speech will be delivered in the Central Hall of the Parliament at 11 am. Ahead of the presentation of the Budget on Saturday, PM Modi has said that the focus of the MPs should on how India can gain from the prevailing global economic scenario.

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  Budget 2020: PM-Kisan Yojana may see 20% cut in fund allocation

  India | January 31, 2020 7:13 IST

  The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme of the government which gives Rs 6,000 a year to farmers may see a cut in budgetary allocation.

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  Officer stays back in North Block for Budget, ignores personal loss

  Business | January 30, 2020 23:33 IST

  There are some people for whom duty comes first. They are always ready to make any sacrifice to remain committed to their jobs.

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  Budget 2020: Increase in tax deduction limit under 80C unlikely, says former Finance Secy CM Vasudev

  Business | January 31, 2020 0:31 IST

  In an exclusive conversation with India TV Digital, Former Finance Secretary CM Vasudev delved upon the upcoming Budget amid India's current fragile economic conditions.

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  Budget 2020: When, where and how to watch Economic Survey 2020 Live

  Business | January 31, 2020 13:29 IST

  Budget 2020: The Economic Survey is a comprehensive report card on the economy. The Economic Survey for fiscal 2019-2020 will be presented a day before Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2020 on January 31 (today).

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  Economic Survey 2020: What is Economic Survey presented ahead of Budget. All you need to know

  Business | January 31, 2020 13:39 IST

  Union Budget 2020: The Economic Survey of India for 2019-2020 is presented a day before Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2020 on January 31. Economic Survey 2020, prepared by Government of India's Chief Economic Advisor will be tabled in both houses of the Parliament. Here's all you need to know about the Economic Survey:

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  Bank strike: Alert! SBI, BoB, other banks to remain closed on these days. Check details

  Business | January 31, 2020 12:12 IST

  Bank Strike: All government banks including SBI (State Bank of India) have decided to go on two-day strike, starting from today. Services at branches, particularly in PSUs, could be affected as several bank employees' unions have called for a two-day bank strike.

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  Budget 2020: BJP recommends tax tweaks to attract foreign investors

  Business | January 29, 2020 20:44 IST

  ​The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has recommended adjusting rules on taxing equity market returns in the upcoming budget, news agency Reuters reported on Wednesday. The report said the proposal, if accepted, could attract more capital inflows into the stock markets.

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  Meet the BJP's 'Fantastic Four' who are driving Budget 2020

  Business | January 29, 2020 18:17 IST

  Even as all eyes will on the Budget, there is a "fantastic four", as they are often referred to within the BJP, who have, for months, been giving critical feedback to the Finance Minister on what the budget should be and specifically, which sectors deserve more allocations.

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  NGOs received highest foreign donations under Modi govt: A look at stats

  Business | January 29, 2020 17:40 IST

  The highest ever inflow of foreign donations has come under Modi government's watch amid all the talk that the Centre was ostracizing NGOs and tightening the rules for foreign funding and cancelling licenses of thousands of such organisations.

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  Budget 2020: Debt increased by 71% in 5 years, address it on Feb 1, Congress tells govt

  India | January 29, 2020 17:06 IST

  Congress spokesperson Gourav Vallabh has hit out at the government saying, "In the last 5.5 years, the country's debt has shown an increasing trend in terms of absolute amount. In March 2014, the total debt was Rs 53.11 lakh crore, whereas in September 2019 the same has increased to Rs 91.01 lakh crore."

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  7th Pay Commission: What Central govt employees expect from Budget 2020

  Business | January 31, 2020 17:27 IST

  7th Pay Commission: The Union Budget 2020 could bring some good news for the Central government employees regarding the 7th Pay Commission. The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman may announce some good news for the central govt staffers during Budget 2020 session.

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  Uniform LTCG duration for equity, property, gold likely in Budget 2020

  Business | January 28, 2020 13:58 IST

  Among the Budget proposals being considered for the Union Budget is that the long term capital gains (LTCG) tax will be fixed at 24 months or two years uniformly for all asset classes.

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  Govt may consider unveiling national logistics policy in Budget 2020

  Business | January 27, 2020 21:50 IST

  The government may consider announcement of national logistics policy to promote seamless movement of goods across the country in the forthcoming Budget, sources said. The policy is being worked out by the logistics division under the commerce ministry, they added.  

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  Maruti cars, including Alto, WagonR go costlier ahead of Budget 2020. Details inside

  Business | January 27, 2020 20:13 IST

  Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) has decided to increase prices of select models, including Alto and WagonR, ahead of Union Budget 2020. The country's largest carmaker brings the hike of up to Rs 10,000 with immediate effect to offset the impact of rising input costs. 

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  Reduce GST on bicycles to 5 percent from current 12%: Hero Cycles

  Business | January 27, 2020 19:03 IST

  Leading bicycle maker Hero Cycles on Monday urged the government to reduce GST on bicycles from 12 per cent to 5 per cent ahead of the Union Budget to revive demand in the rural markets. 

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  Budget may include stimulants to boost consumer demand: Report

  Business | January 27, 2020 18:31 IST

  Sitharaman will place the budget proposals on Saturday and all eyes are set on the government, which is likely to announce measures to revive the economic growth that may slide to a decadal low of 5 per cent for FY20.

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  Budget booster likely for capital gains on property & equity

  Business | January 27, 2020 16:58 IST

  In what is being billed as a make or break Budget to revive the economy, the Modi government is likely to introduce heavy duty measures for rationalization of key equity taxes, including scrapping capital gains on sale of property, shifting the tax applicability of dividend distribution tax (DDT) to the receiver and extending the timeline of long term capital capital gains (LTCG) tax from the current 12 months to 24 months.

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  Union Budget 2020: Terminology, glossary of frequently used terms

  Business | January 27, 2020 15:13 IST

  Budget 2020: This year's budget is expected to focus on boosting demand at a time when India's GDP growth is estimated to have fallen to an 11-year-low in 2019-20. However, the government is expected to announce some tax boosters and sector-specific reforms to improve growth in the next fiscal starting April 1, 2020.

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  Budget 2020 Date, Time, Schedule: Key things you must know before Feb 1

  Business | January 27, 2020 23:56 IST

  Union Budget 2020: The Modi government is due to present the Union Budget for FY in Parliament on February 1. As the countdown for the Union Budget 2020 has begun, all eyes are set on what measures will be announced by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.