Union Budget 2019

IMF says India has done well, calls for more reforms ahead of Budget

The IMF top representative hoped for a fiscal consolidation in the upcoming budget.

Jan 31, 2019, 14:41 PM IST

Interim Budget 2019: Here is what various sectors are expecting from government

The government is expected to project economic growth of around 7.5 percent for the next financial year.

Jan 31, 2019, 13:28 PM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind's address to joint sitting of Parliament: Full text

The Budget session will end on February 13.

Jan 31, 2019, 12:59 PM IST

PM Modi reiterates 'sabka saath, sabka vikaas' mantra ahead of Interim Budget 2019

Modi said that the government is ready to debate on all issues.

Jan 31, 2019, 12:43 PM IST

Budget Session 2019: Highlights of President Kovind's address to joint session of Parliament

This is the last session of the 16th Lok Sabha with elections due by May.

Jan 31, 2019, 11:02 AM IST

Rail Budget 2019 to focus on high speed trains, modernisation, safety

Being an Interim Budget, every detail of the allocation for the railways may not be spelt out.

Jan 30, 2019, 14:46 PM IST

Modi government will present Interim Budget on February 1, confirms Finance Ministry

Piyush Goyal will present the Budget on February 1.

Jan 30, 2019, 13:51 PM IST

Modi govt will present full Budget instead of vote on account: Sources

Generally the tradition in an election year is to present an interim budget or vote on account.

Jan 30, 2019, 12:17 PM IST

Gems & jewellery sector seeks import duty cut to 4%

The council also urged the government to change income tax regulations enabling foreign mining companies to sell rough diamonds through special notified zones.

Jan 29, 2019, 16:50 PM IST

Interim Budget 2019: Government may announce various sops for insurance sector

The Interim Budget (2019-20) will be presented on February 1.

Jan 29, 2019, 12:40 PM IST

SIAM seeks increase in customs duty for commercial vehicle CBUs

Customs duty on two-wheeler and cars currently ranges from 50-100 per cent.

Jan 25, 2019, 16:03 PM IST

Govt may announce package to farmers soon: Minister

Rupala also declined to share recommendations sent to the Finance Ministry for the Budget of 2019-20 fiscal.

Jan 24, 2019, 18:07 PM IST

Income tax exemption limit may be raised to Rs 5 lakh; know all about the current tax slabs

Amid reports that the govt may double income tax exemption limit, here's all you need to know about the current tax slabs.

Jan 21, 2019, 22:20 PM IST

Government may double income tax exemption limit from Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 5 lakh

Currently, income up to Rs 2.5 lakh is exempt from personal income tax.

Jan 21, 2019, 16:54 PM IST

Arun Jaitley to present interim Budget on February 1, Budget session from January 31

As per practice, a vote-on-account or approval for essential government spending for a limited period is taken in an election year and a full-fledged budget is presented by the new government.

Jan 09, 2019, 13:40 PM IST