Union Budget 2021: Sensex skyrockets 2,315 points as pro-growth Budget unleashes animal spirits
Tabling the Budget for 2021-22 in Parliament, the finance minister proposed more than doubling healthcare spending, enhancing capital expenditure to Rs 5.54 lakh crore and and introduced an agri infra cess of up to 100 percent on some goods to create post-harvest infrastructure for improving farmers' income.
Feb 01, 2021, 18:03 PM IST
Union Budget 2021-22: FM Sitharaman announces Rs 3,05,984 crore for power reforms
Sitharaman also pointed towards the monopolies of distribution companies across the country and proposed to put in place a competitive framework to give consumers alternatives to choose from among more than one distribution companies.
Feb 01, 2021, 17:23 PM IST
Union Budget 2021: PLI schemes announced for 13 sectors
In October last year, the Ministry of Electronics and IT had approved the applications of Samsung, Foxconn Hon Hai, Pegatron, Rising Star and Wistron from among the international applicants for manufacturing of mobile phones in India under the PLI scheme.
Feb 01, 2021, 15:40 PM IST
Budget 2021: FM Sitharaman will read out Budget speech through a tab, instead of traditional 'bahi khata'
Finance Minister had launched the 'Union Budget Mobile App' for hassle-free access of Budget documents.
The Union Cabinet will hold a meeting at 10:15 am before the presentation. Usually, the duration of the presentation ranges from 90 to 120 minutes. This year, the Union Budget will be delivered in paperless form for the first time.
Feb 01, 2021, 09:33 AM IST
Budget 2021: Sanitaryware industry seeks tax rationalisation to boost demand
"A push for the revival of the economy is the key expectation from the Union Budget 2021. From an affordable housing perspective, corrective measures, which can ease out the liquidity challenges and improve home buying sentiments, will be critical," Jaquar Group promoter and director Rajesh Mehra said.
Jan 28, 2021, 18:21 PM IST
Indian economy to come out stronger after the recovery from pandemic
Alongside that, nearly 60% of respondents, 18 of 31, who responded to an additional question in the Jan. 13-25 poll said India`s federal budget, due on Feb. 1, would help a significant economic recovery in financial year 2021/22 and has already sent stocks to record highs.
Jan 27, 2021, 20:37 PM IST
Refreshing approach to growth via prudent measures: Adani
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's focus on agriculture, rural employment and infrastructure in his Budget for 2017-18 shows Narendra Modi government's ability to balance growth with prudence, billionaire Gautam Adani said on Thursday.
Feb 02, 2017, 16:30 PM IST
US industry bodies welcomes Union Budget, say it builds on reforms
American industry bodies have lauded the Budget, saying Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has done an "admirable job" in creating a vision that will propel the domestic economy while remaining cognizant about foreign investors eying the Indian market.
Feb 02, 2017, 14:09 PM IST
Union Budget 2017: Know how you can pay less tax this year
Here's how you can pay less tax this year following the FM's announcement.
Feb 02, 2017, 12:49 PM IST
Union Budget 2017: Top 10 announcements
Here are top 10 announcements made by the Finance Minister in his Budget speech.
Feb 02, 2017, 10:25 AM IST
Govt removes all taxes on PoS machines to push e-payments
In a move to push digital payments, the government on Wednesday removed all duties on devices used in the process of cashless transactions like point of sales machines, finger print readers etc.
Feb 01, 2017, 13:58 PM IST
Cash transactions above Rs 3 lakh banned from April 1: Arun Jaitley
Continuing with government steps to clamp down on black money, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday proposed to ban all cash transactions above Rs 3 lakh beginning April 1, 2017.
Feb 01, 2017, 13:33 PM IST
Rail tickets to be cheaper, no service charge on e-tickets from April 1
Giving railway commuters a reason to smile and enjoy their journey, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday announced that no service charge will be levied on tickets booked through the IRCTC website.
Feb 01, 2017, 13:10 PM IST
Complete rural electrification by 2019, hike in MNREGA fund: Arun Jaitley
From poverty free Panchayats to 100 per cent electrification of villages by May 2019 and majorly hiking the MNREGA fund, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday focused on rural India.
Govt to infuse Rs 10,000 crore in PSU banks in FY18
The government will infuse Rs 10,000 crore in public sector banks in the next fiscal and more will be provided if required, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Wednesday.
Feb 01, 2017, 12:46 PM IST
Cash back scheme to popularise BHIM app: Arun Jaitley
In his budget announcement, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the government will launch referral bonus scheme, cash back scheme to popularise BHIM app.
Feb 01, 2017, 12:26 PM IST
Senior citizens to have Aadhaar-based health card
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced that senior citizens will have Aadhaar-based health card.
Feb 01, 2017, 12:04 PM IST
Drop in economic activity due to demonetisation is transient: Arun Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said that the drop in economic activity due to demonetisation was only transient and its effect would not spill over to the next financial year.
Feb 01, 2017, 11:56 AM IST
Railways' autonomy to be maintained: Arun Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said Indian Railways` autonomy would be maintained even after its budget was merged with the Union Budget 2017-18.
Feb 01, 2017, 11:45 AM IST
Budget 2017: Here are the key highlights
Highlights of the Union budget for 2017-18 presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in parliament on Wednesday:
