Union Budget: News
24 Aug 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)ISRO aims to bring lunar soil to Earth by 2027
Indian Space Research Organisation has set a three-year goal to retrieve lunar soil and return it to Earth.
01 Aug 2024
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)Centre mulls decriminalizing delayed TCS filing: How it impacts you
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is considering a proposal to decriminalize late filing of Tax Collected at Source (TCS), according to its Chairman Ravi Agarwal.
31 Jul 2024
IndiaCorporate exodus: 50% of Indian women may quit in 2-yrs
A study by consulting firm Aon has revealed, that nearly half of the women employed in India's corporate sector are either uncertain about their tenure with their current employers, or plan to quit within two years.
31 Jul 2024
Narendra ModiCongress must sustain general elections' momentum: Sonia on upcoming polls
Congress Parliamentary Party chief Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday said that "national politics will undergo a transformation" if the Congress performs well in the upcoming assembly elections.
30 Jul 2024
Nirmala Sitharaman'States not ignored...': Sitharaman defends budget, hits back at opposition
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday hit back at the opposition's claims that the Union Budget disproportionately favors the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's allies, the Janata Dal (United) in Bihar and the Telugu Desam Party in Andhra Pradesh.
28 Jul 2024
Nirmala SitharamanIndian realty sector faces ₹6,480 crore loss post-Budget announcement
The Indian real estate sector suffered a significant loss of ₹6,480 crore in market value, following the Union Budget announcement by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
27 Jul 2024
IndiaFPIs inject ₹52,910 crore into Indian market this July
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have infused nearly ₹52,910 crore into India's equity and debt markets until July 26.
26 Jul 2024
Mamata BanerjeeBreaking opposition rank, Mamata to attend NITI Aayog meeting
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced that she will attend the NITI Aayog meeting in Delhi on Saturday.
26 Jul 2024
XSuchitra Krishnamoorthi told to mind her words on Budget
Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, known for her role in Shah Rukh Khan's Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, recently voiced her disapproval of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA government's Union Budget 2024.
24 Jul 2024
Mallikarjun KhargeINDIA bloc's protest against 'discriminatory' budget in Parliament today
The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance will on Wednesday stage a protest inside and outside the Parliament against the "discrimination against the opposition-ruled states" in the Union Budget 2024.
23 Jul 2024
Finance BillIncreased STT to cool market activity? What Zerodha founder said
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed a significant increase in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on Futures and Options (F&O) trading for the 2024 budget.
23 Jul 2024
Nirmala SitharamanUnion Budget 2024: What measures were announced for women?
An impressive ₹3 lakh crore was allocated for women and girls during the Union Budget 2024 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday.
23 Jul 2024
Nirmala SitharamanBudget 2024: What is India's Critical Minerals Mission
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a proposal for a critical minerals mission during her Union Budget speech today.
23 Jul 2024
Economic SurveyBudget 2024: What are NDA government's key priorities
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2024-25 on Tuesday, highlighting nine key areas of focus for the third term of the Modi-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government.
23 Jul 2024
CancerBudget 2024: These 3 cancer drugs will get cheaper
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Tuesday that three cancer drugs will be "fully" exempted from basic customs duty.
23 Jul 2024
EPFOIndia's ₹2 trillion push: 3 schemes to boost job creation
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled three significant employment-linked incentive schemes in the Union Budget 2024-25.
23 Jul 2024
Akhilesh Yadav'Copied Congress manifesto...': INDIA bloc takes swipe at Sitharaman's budget
The Congress took a swipe at the Union Budget presented by the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, calling it a copy of the "Congress Manifesto."
23 Jul 2024
Lok SabhaUnion Budget 2024: What's cheaper and what's costlier?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented the Union Budget for 2024-25, unveiling policies that will impact the prices of various goods for the general public.
23 Jul 2024
Nirmala SitharamanPM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana to power 1cr households
In Union Budget 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the extension of PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana to one crore households.
23 Jul 2024
Nirmala SitharamanBudget 2024: Long-term capital gains tax hiked, exemption limit raised
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed several modifications to the capital gains taxation regime, in Union Budget 2024.
23 Jul 2024
Nirmala SitharamanCentre will offer you ₹15,000 if you are a fresher
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced an interesting policy for first-time employees, in Union Budget 2024.
22 Jul 2024
Indian GovernmentBudget 2024: Auto industry eyeing higher scrappage incentives, FAME 3
The Indian auto industry is eagerly awaiting the Union Budget 2024, set to be tabled tomorrow, with hopes of key measures to stimulate growth.
21 Jul 2024
ChennaiBudget 2024: MK Stalin lists out Tamil Nadu's wish list
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has shared his state's expectations for the upcoming Union Budget (2024-25), set to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23.
20 Jul 2024
Indira GandhiNot only finance ministers, these PMs have presented Budget too
On February 22, 1958, India witnessed an unprecedented event in its political history when Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru took on the responsibility of presenting the Union Budget.
20 Jul 2024
Congress PartyBudget prepared to make 'crony capitalists' richer: Congress targets government
Ahead of the budget session, the Congress targeted the central government, alleging that it would be aimed at making a few "crony capitalists richer" rather than addressing actual concerns.
17 Jul 2024
Companies ActCentre mulls decriminalization of several provisions in key corporate acts
The Indian government is contemplating the decriminalization of 14 provisions in three significant corporate laws, according to Moneycontrol.
14 Jul 2024
IndiaFPIs inject ₹15,352 crore into Indian equities this July
Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have funneled ₹15,352 crore into Indian equities during the initial two weeks of July, as per depository data.
07 Jul 2024
Ayushman BharatCentre considers doubling AB-PMJAY beneficiaries, insurance amounts in 3 years
The Indian government is contemplating a significant expansion of its flagship Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, AB-PMJAY, over the next three years.
07 Jul 2024
Foreign InvestmentMarket gets a shot-in-arm: FPIs invest ₹7,900cr in Indian stocks
Foreign investors have pumped over ₹7,900 crore into Indian equities during the first week of July, riding on a strong economic and earnings growth momentum.
06 Jul 2024
Andhra PradeshUnion Budget 2024-25 to be presented on July 23
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha on July 23, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced on Saturday.
28 Jun 2024
Indian GovernmentBudget 2024: Centre mulls measures to support textile industry
The upcoming Union Budget is expected to introduce several initiatives aimed at strengthening textile exports and enhancing the competitiveness of Indian products, as per CNBC-Awaaz.
24 Jun 2024
Ministry of FinanceFinance Ministry considers raising standard deduction limit in income tax
The Finance Ministry, led by Nirmala Sitharaman, is contemplating an increase in the standard deduction limit for taxpayers under the new regime.
02 Jun 2024
CyclonePM Narendra Modi to hold 7 key meetings today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold seven key meetings on a variety of topics on Sunday following the conclusion of the Lok Sabha elections, government sources reported.
01 Feb 2024
Narendra Modi'Viksit Bharat' budget lays foundation for developed India: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised the 2024-25 Union Interim Budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
01 Feb 2024
Nirmala SitharamanUnion Interim Budget 2024: Sitharaman raises infrastructure spending by 11%
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday presented the Union Interim Budget 2024-25 in the Parliament.
01 Feb 2024
Nirmala SitharamanCentre's Rs. 1tn fund offers interest-free loans to boost innovation
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presented the Interim Budget 2024-25, in the Parliament today.
01 Feb 2024
Nirmala SitharamanRailway Budget: 40,000 Vande Bharat-standard coaches, 3 new corridors announced
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced a capital expenditure of Rs. 2.55 lakh crore for Indian Railways in the new financial year.
29 Jan 2024
Electric VehiclesFAME III scheme to be announced in Budget 2024: MHI
The Centre is extending its support for electric vehicles (EVs) beyond March 2024 with the FAME III subsidy scheme, said Dr. Hanif Qureshi, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
21 Jan 2024
Indian GovernmentCentre will increase capex for economic growth in Budget 2024-25
The Indian government is gearing up to focus on boosting capital expenditure (capex) in the 2024-25 Budget.
23 Nov 2023
BusinessUnion Budget 2024 likely to prioritize ease of business
The Union Budget 2024 is likely to prioritize enhancing the ease of doing business in India, focusing on decriminalizing certain offenses and reforming labor laws.
23 Nov 2023
IndiaBudget 2024 gunning for 10.5% rise in direct tax collections
The Union Budget 2024 aims for a 10.5% increase in direct tax collections, despite a sluggish global economy and a high revenue base in the current fiscal year, Moneycontrol has reported.
16 Nov 2023
Ministry of FinanceFinance Ministry to present concise economic report before Interim Budget
The Indian Finance Ministry is planning to release a concise report outlining the nation's economic status prior to the Interim Budget on February 1, Moneycontrol has reported.
24 Mar 2023
Lok SabhaLok Sabha passes Finance Bill without debate amid Opposition's ruckus
The Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill 2023 on Friday without debate as Opposition MPs raised slogans demanding a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to probe the allegations of fraud against the Adani Group.
13 Mar 2023
Mallikarjun KhargeOpposition parties meet to strategize before Budget Session resumes today
Ahead of the second leg of the Parliament's Budget Session, as many as 16 opposition parties reportedly met at Congress chief and Leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge's office at around 10:00 am on Monday to chalk out their floor strategy.
01 Feb 2023
Nirmala SitharamanCentre aims to eliminate sickle cell anemia by 2047
As part of the Union Budget 2023, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the government will launch a mission to eliminate sickle cell anemia in the country by 2047.
