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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
The first budget of PM Narendra Modi's third term has focused on fiscal consolidation, and this should help build a strong foundation for the future a
Prime Minister Modi praises budget for promoting inclusive growth and job creation. Emphasizes welfare measures for various segments of society. Budge
India has revamped customs duties to support domestic manufacturing and align with global value chains. Changes include adjustments for mobile phones,
Commerce minister highlights the benefits of reducing customs duty on gold and easing FDI norms. Removal of angel tax to support startups. Plans to pr
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented seven consecutive Union budgets, focusing on rural demand, infrastructure development, manufacturing, an
The glaring omission of Telangana from the budget speech is not an oversight but a calculated snub. None of our rightful dues - ITIR project, Hyderaba
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reaffirmed the central government's strategy to reduce the fiscal deficit to 4.5% of GDP by FY26 through fiscal co
The budget presents a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach, balancing social spending and capital expenditure while managing fiscal deficit. Key m
The finance minister introduced several measures in the budget to support students and small businesses, including interest subvention on education lo
FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced ₹1.5 lakh crore 50-year interest-free loans for states collaborating on reforms. The Special Assistance outlay incre
The Indian budget has introduced five schemes to encourage industry growth and job creation. The first scheme will provide one month's wages to new ap
The finance minister's latest budget focuses on job creation, tax simplification, and economic growth. Key measures include training 10 million youth,
Export hubs will be set up in public-private-partnership (PPP) mode to enable MSMEs and traditional artisans to sell their products in international m
Without clarity on the cyclical state of the economy, macro policy naturally erred on the side of caution. One wishes the budget had made a greater ef
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented India's first budget for Modi 3.0, introducing reforms and paving a growth roadmap. The budget includes
