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  Finance Ministry clarifies: No changes in new tax regime, issues 6-point note

  Business | April 01, 2024 11:07 IST

  In a statement, the ministry addressed confusion over the new tax regime, emphasising its lower rates but fewer exemptions and deductions. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's interim budget assured the preservation of existing tax rates.

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  'Muft Bijli Yojana' to provide 300 units electricity per month; here's how you can apply

  Business | February 14, 2024 7:07 IST

  The scheme was introduced by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Interim Budget 2024-25.

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  Parliament approves interim Budget 2024-25

  Business | February 08, 2024 21:56 IST

  Rajya Sabha returned the Appropriation (Vote on Account) Bill, 2024; The Appropriation Bill, 2024; The Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation (No.2) Bill, 2024; The Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Bill, 2024; and The Finance Bill, 2024.

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  Lok Sabha approves interim budgets for Centre and Jammu and Kashmir govt for 2024-25

  India | February 07, 2024 21:13 IST

  The two budgets, along with the supplementary demands for grants and relevant appropriation bills, were piloted by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman. Notably, the ongoing Budget Session of Parliament has been extended by a day till February 10.

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  Budget 2024: Defence Ministry tops list with highest allocation, Agriculture gets lowest; Check list

  Budget | February 01, 2024 14:58 IST

  Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the interim Budget in Parliament. Scroll down to read allocations for different ministries.

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  Budget 2024: Finance Minister talks about 'Panchamrit' goals; here's what it means

  Business | February 01, 2024 14:18 IST

  The minister mentioned the government's commitment to the 'Panchamrit' goals and highlighted measures to achieve sustainable and resource-efficient economic growth.

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  Budget 2024: Govt vows to launch new scheme to bolster deep-tech for defence sector

  Budget | February 01, 2024 14:59 IST

  Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the interim Budget in Parliament. Scroll down to read what the Budget has for the defence sector.

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  Budget 2024: Sitharaman stresses on formulation of strategy to attain 'Atmanirbharta for oilseeds'

  Budget | February 01, 2024 12:50 IST

  Presenting her sixth Budget, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasised the establishment of a dedicated Department for Fisheries, recognizing the significance of supporting fishermen in the country.

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  Budget 2024: Average real income 50 per cent higher, inflation moderated, says Nirmala Sitharaman

  Business | February 01, 2024 13:05 IST

  The finance minister attributed the moderated inflation levels to good macroeconomic stability and robust investments.

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  Govt committed to increase milk and dairy production in country: Sitharaman in interim Budget

  Budget | February 01, 2024 12:26 IST

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the implementation of modern farming schemes as a pivotal component of the government's strategy for the agricultural sector.

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  Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman delivers her shortest speech in sixth straight budget  

  Business | February 02, 2024 6:44 IST

  Sitharaman also holds the record for the longest budget speech in India's history, when she spoke for 2 hours and 42 minutes in 2020.

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  Budget 2024: What is 'game-changing' India-Middle East-Europe corridor? Here's all you need to know

  Business | February 01, 2024 11:48 IST

  PM Narendra Modi announced the launch of the economic corridor in September 2023, which involves India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the European Union, France, Italy, Germany, and the US.

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  Budget 2024: Measures for economy, select segments to feature in interim budget

  Business | February 01, 2024 10:39 IST

  Budget 2024: The finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to maintain fiscal prudence while providing incentives for sectors like agriculture and the engines of the economy to stimulate job creation and consumption.

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  Budget 2024: When and where to watch Nirmala Sitharaman's budget speech? Know here

  Business | February 01, 2024 10:41 IST

  Budget 2024 Live Streaming: The budget to be presented will be a vote-on-account, with a full-fledged budget slated for post-Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

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  Budget 2024: Here's why Economic Survey won't be presented on January 31 this year

  Budget | February 01, 2024 10:03 IST

  Union Budget 2024: The Economic Survey is an annual report analysing the performance of the economy over the past year and offering insights into its prospects.

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  Budget Session: India grew fastest among major economies in 2023, says President Murmu

  Business | January 31, 2024 12:14 IST

  The economy grew 7.80 per cent and 7.60 per cent during the April-June and July-September quarters of the FY24, respectively.

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  Government appoints four members to newly-constituted 16th Finance Commission

  Business | January 31, 2024 10:49 IST

  The commission will be chaired by former vice chairman of Niti Aayog Arvind Panagariya, whose members will be assisted by Secretary Ritvik Ranjanam Pandey, two joint secretaries, and one economic advisor

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  Budget 2024: 10 facts about the Union Budget you should know

  Budget | February 01, 2024 10:05 IST

  Union Budget 2024: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the budget for FY25 on February 1.

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  Budget 2024: Who holds the record for delivering the longest budget speech?

  Business | January 30, 2024 11:02 IST

  Sitharaman spoke for two hours and 17 minutes in her first budget speech for the year 2019-2020.

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  Budget 2024: Automakers seek continued push to green mobility, infra development

  Business | January 29, 2024 13:09 IST

  The luxury car segment currently has a GST slab of 28 per cent, with additional cess on sedans and SUVs, resulting in a total tax incidence of up to 50 per cent.