Budget 2018

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Jan 25, 2018, 17:29 PM IST

PM's economic advisors to explain nitty gritties of Union Budget

After the presentaion of the Budget by the FM, these economic advisors will explain the public about all the aspects of Budget via Doordarshan press conference.

Jan 25, 2018, 17:12 PM IST

Stock markets snap six sessions of gains; IT, banking stocks slide

The benchmark Sensex ended 0.31 percent lower at 36,050.44, but gained 1.52 percent this week.

Jan 25, 2018, 16:02 PM IST

Budget 2018: The must-dos to boost infrastructure investments

The budget must pay attention to non-tax sources of revenues especially with a view to partially monetising the land banks of large public institutions such as the Indian Railways and the Airport Authority of India (AAI).

Jan 24, 2018, 12:56 PM IST

Budget 2018: FMCG firms urge Modi govt to spend more on rural sector

FMCG industry wants Budget 2018 to focus on rural wages, job creation.

Jan 23, 2018, 18:45 PM IST

Budget 2018: Govt may announce National Agriculture Export Policy

Sources told Zee Business that under the new policy, farmers will be able to directly sell their produce in the export market through a web portal.

Jan 23, 2018, 17:12 PM IST

Nifty closes above 11,000 mark, Sensex ends above 36,000 level

However, the BSE market breadth was bearish as 1,545 stocks declined as against 1,380 advances.

Jan 23, 2018, 16:21 PM IST

Gratuity up to Rs 20 lakh may become tax-free soon

The government wants to increase the limit of tax-free gratuity from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 20 lakh for workers in the organised sector.

Jan 23, 2018, 15:24 PM IST

Budget 2018: Here’s how govt plans to make train journeys safer

Initially, CCTV cam eras will be installed in as many as 11,000 trains and 8500 railway stations.

Jan 23, 2018, 07:33 AM IST

Retailers seek industry status, GST simplification in Budget

The industry is also seeking relaxed FDI regime for multi-brand retail trade (MBRT) as also incentives to be provided for setting up warehousing and cold-chain storage facilities.

Jan 18, 2018, 13:39 PM IST

Disincentivise cigarette smuggling through tax policy: FAIFA

FAIFA said seizure of smuggled cigarettes has doubled in the last two years indicating the increase in smuggling.

Jan 16, 2018, 15:12 PM IST

Govt may abolish dividend distribution tax in Budget: EY

DDT has become burdensome for corporates due to various factors such as high rate, litigation on disallowance and hence the return on capital employed has significantly diminished.

Jan 15, 2018, 18:00 PM IST

Budget 2018: Allocation for agri-research likely to go up 15%

The Union Budget for 2018-19 will be presented on February 1.

Jan 12, 2018, 14:20 PM IST

Union Budget 2018: Road Ministry likely to get 71,000 crore

It will be Modi government’s last full budget before Lok Sabha elections of 2019.

Jan 11, 2018, 12:48 PM IST

There won't be a populist Budget: NITI Aayog Vice Chairman

Rajiv Kumar said it`s been six months into the GST era and revenues will rise in the coming months.

Jan 11, 2018, 12:04 PM IST

COAI seeks relief on tax demand over rebate on SIM sale

Telecom companies transfer prepaid vouchers and SIM cards to independent distributors at a discount, who then sell them to retailers and subscribers.

Jan 11, 2018, 12:01 PM IST

FPCE demands action against builders enriching themselves under guise of GST

The FPCE, which is working for the cause of homebuyers, said the double burden of Equated Monthly Installment (EMI) and rent is breaking the backbone of a homebuyer for no fault of his or her.

Jan 11, 2018, 12:00 PM IST

Budget 2018: Aerated fruit drinks likely to get cheaper

In the upcoming Budget the government my remove 12 percent cess on the aerated fruit drinks.

Jan 10, 2018, 12:09 PM IST

Union Budget 2018: Govt may announce extension on transitional tax credit scheme

TRAN-1 is to be filed by those businesses that are keen to claim credit for taxes paid before the launch of GST on 1 July.

Jan 09, 2018, 13:58 PM IST