Union Budget
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Budget 2024: Centre may relax payment rule for MSMEs | DETAILS
Budget | Jul 10, 2024, 10:42 AM ISTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had said the changes, if any, to the rule will have to be done in the full Budget in July under the new government as per the representations submitted by MSMEs.
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PM Modi to meet economists, sectoral experts ahead of Union Budget on July 11
Budget | Jul 09, 2024, 09:40 PM ISTThe Budget will be the first significant economic document of the Modi 3.0 government, expected to outline key reforms and strategies to propel India towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. President Murmu has indicated that the Budget will feature historic steps to accelerate reforms.
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Budget 2024: Industry players suggest govt to simplify tax system, give relief to middle class
Budget | Jul 09, 2024, 01:48 PM ISTThe industry has urged the Finance Minister to reduce corporate taxes, phase out tax exemptions, and broaden the tax base to promote economic growth.
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Budget 2024: IMA urges Nirmala Sitharaman to raise health allocation to minimum 2.5 per cent of GDP
Budget | Jul 09, 2024, 12:25 PM ISTThe first full budget of the BJP-led NDA government in its third successive term will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23. The budget session of parliament will start on July 22 and conclude on August 12.
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Budget 2024: Govt likely to double Ayushman Bharat coverage, increase insurance amount limit
Budget | Jul 09, 2024, 11:10 AM ISTBudget 2024: Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY is the world's largest health insurance scheme, designed to offer free medical treatment up to Rs 5 lakh to over 12 crore economically disadvantaged and vulnerable families, benefiting approximately 55 crore individuals.
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First Union Budget of Modi 3.0 to be presented on July 23, tweets minister Kiren Rijiju
India | Jul 06, 2024, 04:27 PM ISTUnion Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju informed that the Union Budget (2024-25) will be presented in Lok Sabha on 23 July, 2024.
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Budget 2024: Trade unions meet Nirmala Sitharaman, seek restoration of OPS, increase in tax rebate
Budget | Jun 24, 2024, 05:43 PM ISTAhead of the budget, trade union leaders met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and made several key demands. The unions also asked the government to stop the privatisation drive of PSUs, scrap the new pension scheme. Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh submitted a memorandum with its demand separately.
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Nirmala Sitharaman holds pre-budget consultation meeting with finance ministers of state, UT
Business | Jun 22, 2024, 11:51 AM ISTUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has been holding pre-budget consultation meetings with various stakeholders, economists and experts since June 19. The upcoming budget is the first budget of Modi government after winning the third term.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to hold pre-budget meeting with industry leaders on June 20
India | Jun 17, 2024, 07:40 PM ISTThe Union Budget, first of the Modi 3.0, is anticipated to be presented in the Parliament in the third week of July. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will hold a pre-budget meeting on June 20.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman defers equity support to oil companies to next fiscal year
Business | Feb 02, 2024, 07:09 AM ISTThe equity support was intended to aid the Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation in their energy transition projects.
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Sports Ministry gets Rs 45 crore hike from previous year, IOA chief PT Usha calls it 'positive step'
Other Sports | Feb 01, 2024, 09:14 PM ISTThe Indian Sports Ministry has received a boost in the interim Budget presented by the country's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. As per it, the Sports Ministry will get a total of Rs 3,442.32 crore, a 45-crore hike from the last year. IOA chief PT Usha has welcomed it.
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Budget 2024: How to download Interim Budget's PDF and other documents? Check here
Business | Feb 01, 2024, 02:53 PM ISTFinance Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament on Thursday. People can check out the full details of the interim budget using 'Union Budget' App on iOS, Android platforms.
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Budget 2024: Defence Ministry tops list with highest allocation, Agriculture gets lowest; Check list
Budget | Feb 01, 2024, 02:58 PM ISTAhead 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: Govt vows to launch new scheme to bolster deep-tech for defence sector
Budget | Feb 01, 2024, 02:59 PM ISTAhead 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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BJP's 'farewell budget': Opposition says nothing for poor, middle class in Sitharaman's speech
India | Feb 01, 2024, 01:38 PM ISTUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday presented the interim Union Budget 2024 today. In her budget speech, Sitharaman presented a vision for Viksit Bharat, promoting domestic tourism in islands including Lakshadweep, and building two crore houses among other key announcements.
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Budget 2024: Sitharaman stresses on formulation of strategy to attain 'Atmanirbharta for oilseeds'
Budget | Feb 01, 2024, 12:50 PM ISTPresenting 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 | Feb 01, 2024, 01:05 PM ISTThe 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 | Feb 01, 2024, 12:26 PM ISTFinance 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 | Feb 02, 2024, 06:44 AM ISTSitharaman 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: Sitharaman stresses govt's commitment to continue 'PM Kisan Samman Yojana'
Budget | Feb 01, 2024, 11:50 AM ISTPresenting the pre-election Budget, Sitharaman outlined key measures aimed at fostering the continued growth of the agriculture sector. She also emphasised the importance of post-harvest activities.