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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stressed that a government should be able to generate “adequate” revenue from providing primary requirements o
Industry players believe the budget will drive private investments, creating jobs and helping achieve "Viksit Bharat" by 2047. Virendra D. Mhaiskar an
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the government had plans to tackle food inflation through enhanced storage and irradiation for peri
Various inputs used in the manufacture of shrimp and fish feed will now enjoy customs duty exemptions, MPEDA said, adding a number of feed inputs such
Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra said that the exercise is not linked to bringing a new direct taxes code, but a comprehensive review of the income t
Following the end of a potato traders' strike in West Bengal, dispatch of tubers from cold storages surged by 30-35 per cent to meet demand. The Progr
In a detailed interview, the Finance minister discusses the moves made in Budget -- from politics to reforms and the broader economy.
India and the United Kingdom launched a new technology security initiative during the British foreign secretary's first official visit to India, aimin
Budget 2024: The recent Union Budget, presented by the Finance Minister on July 23, unveiled a range of initiatives aimed at addressing the ongoing em
Union Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during the presentation of the budget for FY25, announced two new initiatives aimed at generat
Modi's government will invest 2 trillion rupees to address a 40% youth jobless rate through tax breaks, job incentives, and backing for Andhra Pradesh
Nirmala Sitharaman's budget focuses on job creation, infrastructure, reducing deficit (4.9% GDP), defense (6.2 trillion rupees), youth reskilling, bor
Nirmala Sitharaman's budget, benefiting from 8.2% GDP growth, cuts the fiscal deficit, boosts infrastructure, and adjusts import duties. It raises lon
Policy changes feature reduced gold customs duty, tax benefits for salaried individuals, job incentives, simplified FDI rules, fiscal consolidation, h
Proposal to extend the period for export of goods imported for repairs from 6 months to 1 year to promote domestic aviation and boat and ship maintena
FM announced over 100 new India Post Payments Bank branches in the northeast to boost banking access. The vision document outlines the financial secto
Shea butter cosmetics — customs duty on shea nuts reduced to 15% from 30%. Stretchable clothes that contain spandex, such as jeans and tops—custom
Target set Finance Minister, who presented her 7th budget in a row, talks about what government seeks to achieve.
The finance minister presented a growth-oriented budget with a balanced focus on agriculture, manufacturing, and services. Key highlights include supp
Sitharaman's seventh budget stresses growth and fiscal discipline, projecting a 4.9% FY25 deficit and a 17% capex rise. Key areas include state suppor
