Budget LIVE Reactions: 'Budget lacks the vision for the employment sector': Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
LIVE | Union Budget 2023-24 Latest Political Reactions: Today, on February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget for the fifth time in Parliament. During this time, Nirmala Sitharaman made many big announcements for different areas. Made big announcements for education, agriculture, railways, tourism, new income tax slab and for women. Following the presentation of the budget, check all the reactions from political circles here.
Feb 01, 2023, 09:53 AM IST
Market showing good momentum after Budget
The market today is showing good momentum with increase in trading and the metal also showing very high rise in the last one hour.
Mar 01, 2016, 13:53 PM IST
Jeweller's Strike Over Excise duty Hike
The Strike of jewellers is extending its reach across the nation and is expecting to get support from all the big jewellers from all over the country.
Mar 01, 2016, 13:52 PM IST
Job Creation prospects from Budget
The Budget has extended it highest support to the rural and agricultural sector along with the Make in India campaign.
Mar 01, 2016, 13:51 PM IST
Budget unlikely to fire market or the mood: Citigroup
The budget is not likely to "fire" the market or the mood, Citigroup said in a research report, maintaining a positive view on India with an year-end Sensex target of 27,200.
Mar 01, 2016, 13:41 PM IST
Government clarifies, PPF contributions will continue to be tax free
Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia on Tuesday said that Public Provident Fund (PPF) contributions will continue to be tax exempt.
Mar 01, 2016, 12:00 PM IST
Budget 2016 has good news for people with under Rs 5 lakh salary –Know why
FM Jaitley's Budget announcement certainly has some good news for people earning less than or equal to Rs 5 lakh.
Mar 01, 2016, 11:23 AM IST
American investors bullish on Indian budget: USIBC
American companies, either having a foothold or planning to set foot in India, are bullish on the latest budget presented by the Modi government, business advocacy group USIBC has said.
Mar 01, 2016, 09:06 AM IST
For every rupee in govt kitty, 21 paise to come from borrowing
For every rupee in the government coffer, 21 paise will come from market borrowing in 2016-17, while 19 paise would be spent towards interest payment.
Feb 29, 2016, 18:03 PM IST
Govt has passed the Budget "exams": Swraj Paul
Praising the Indian Budget, NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul on Monday said that it had got its priorities right by focussing on the rural sector and those less well-off.
Feb 29, 2016, 18:02 PM IST
FM extends capital gain tax to merger of different plans in MF
Currently, capital gains tax is levied on consolidation or merger of multiple plans within a mutual fund (MF) scheme.
Feb 29, 2016, 18:01 PM IST
Over Rs 7,290 cr allocated for AMRUT, 'Smart Cities' in budget
The government on Monday allocated about Rs 7,296 crore for two central schemes -- Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) and 'Smart Cities' Mission.
Feb 29, 2016, 17:59 PM IST
Union Budget 2016 at a glance
Here are the highlights of the Union Budget for 2016-17 (Apr-Mar), presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in the Lok Sabha.
Feb 29, 2016, 16:59 PM IST
DDT exemption will pave way for REITs launch: Experts
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's proposed removal of dividend distribution tax has received a thumbs-up from the real estate sector which has been looking for a clarity to launch Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) for raising funds.
Feb 29, 2016, 16:31 PM IST
First home buyers get Rs 50,000 more deduction on interest
Aiming to boost demand in realty sector, the government on Monday proposed an additional Rs 50,000 deduction on interest on loans for first home buyers and tax incentives on development of affordable housing, besides exempting REITs from dividend distribution tax.
Feb 29, 2016, 16:28 PM IST
No capital gains tax on redemption of gold bonds
In a bid to popularise the ambitious Sovereign Gold Bond scheme, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday proposed exempting such bonds from capital gains tax on redemption.
Feb 29, 2016, 16:24 PM IST
Centre to provide Rs 1 lakh per family health cover
The Centre will launch a new health protection scheme under which a cover up to Rs one lakh per family will be provided bedsides opening around 3,000 medical stores across the country to provide quality medicines at affordable prices.
Feb 29, 2016, 16:21 PM IST
Govt to hike FDI limit in stock exchanges to 15%
The government on Monday said foreign entities would be allowed to own up to 15 percent stake in domestic stock exchanges, a move that would help boost their global competitiveness.
Feb 29, 2016, 16:17 PM IST
Budget disappoints on fiscal side, rules out rating revision: S&P
Rating agency Standard & Poor's while welcoming the Budget in general has said the proposals on the fiscal side shows only limited progress and has ruled out any changes in its rating outlook on the country in next 2 years.
Feb 29, 2016, 16:01 PM IST
Budget will accomplish dream of housing for all: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed his Finance Minister Arun Jaitley for the poor-friendly general budget that will also fulfil their dream of owning a house.
Feb 29, 2016, 15:57 PM IST
