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Union Budget 2018
Budget 2018: Upset over funds allocation to Andhra Pradesh; CM Naidu calls meet to decide next course of action
Upset over the Union Budget 2018-19 which was tabled by the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in the Parliament on February 2, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu called in for....
Budget reflects government's commitment to digitalisation: Nasscom
The Union Budget 2018-19 reflects the government's commitment to digitalisation for the country's development, IT industry's apex body Nasscom said on Thursday. "The Budget reflects the government's commitment to digitalisation....
PM Modi asks BJP MPs to publicise 'pro-people' budget
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked the BJP MPs to go among the people, especially in their constituencies, to publicise the "pro-people" aspects of the Union Budget and urged....
No provision for budget schemes make it hollow: Former PM Manmohan Singh
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Thursday the budget for 2018-19 doesn't have provisions for the schemes announced by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and felt that the promise of....
Union Budget 2018: India committed to 'Festival of Honesty', says Arun Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday made a veiled attack on the Congress in his Budget speech, saying that India was facing "policy paralysis and corruption" when the NDA assumed....
Budget 2018: Govt trying to shift burden on taxpayers to support education and health schemes, say experts
Following the increase in the health and education cess by 1%, many experts believe that the government is trying to shift the burden to fund its scheme on the taxpayers.....
Union Budget 2018: Construction of strategically important Rohtang tunnel completed, says Arun Jaitley
The construction of a tunnel under the Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh, one of the country's strategically most important defence infrastructure projects, has been completed, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said....
Union Budget 2018: Budget will give wings to aspirations of poor, says Amit Shah
BJP President Amit Shah on Thursday welcomed the Union Budget 2018-19, saying it will give wings to the aspirations of the poor. "This budget gives new wings to the aspirations....
Rahul Gandhi's jibe on Budget 2018; says thankfully, only 1 more year to go
After Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday presented the Union Budget 2018, Congress president Rahul Gandhi while taking a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi government once again hit out....
Union Budget 2018: Yogi Adityanath praises Budget, Akhilesh Yadav slams it as 'pro-rich'
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday lauded the Union Budget 2018-19 as being "focussed on the youth, poor and women" while Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav slammed it. Addressing....
Budget 2018: For Ramdev it's nation-building, but Yoga Guru feels relief in Income Tax would have been better
Putting his view forward after there was no change proposed in the income tax slabs after Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the Union Budget 2018 in the Parliament on Thursday,....
Budget 2018: No requirement of any file, documents, bills to claim Rs 40,000 standard deduction, says CBDT chief
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has concluded Budget 2018 and as expected, the budget did not include any changes in the income tax slabs. However, the Finance Minister in his last....
Union Budget 2018: Eyeing 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Jaitley extends sops to poor; squeezes middle class
With an eye on the next Lok Sabha elections, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his 2018-19 budget on Thursday proposed a major health insurance scheme for the poor, a higher....
Budget 2018: Did FM Arun Jaitley meet expectations of the technology industry?
The very anticipated Union Budget 2018 has already been presented in the Parliament by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. Focusing specifically on a pro-poor budget, it seems like, Financial Minister forgot....
Union Budget 2018: Don't kill but regulate cryptocurrencies, says Arun Jaitley
With Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announcing that virtual currencies are no legal tender and that the proliferation of its use for illegitimate financing will be curbed, industry experts urged him....
Budget 2018: Here is how political leaders reacted to Arun Jaitley’s all-friendly budget
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the Union Budget for 2018-19 in Parliament on Thursday. He started his speech by praising various initiatives taken by the NDA government for the welfare....
Union Budget 2018: Industry gives thumbs up to government's push on Artificial Intelligence, Robotics
Industry players on Thursday welcomed the government's move to double the allocation on the Digital India programme to Rs 3,073 crore -- a decision that will help research and skilling....
Union Budget 2018: 'Positive' budget lays foundation for 8% growth: NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar
Terming it a "positive budget", NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar on Thursday said the 2018-19 Union Budget laid the foundation for achieving an 8% GDP growth rate by addressing....
Budget 2018: President, Vice President and Governors receive huge hike in salaries
The positive atmosphere that surrounded the working class of India ahead of the Union Budget 2018 turned into a frosty air after Finance Minister announced no changes in Income Tax....
Budget 2018: Did Finance Minister Arun Jaitley meet people’s expectations?
Like every Financial Year, this FY has also given many people good vibes about their expenses and changes in tax slots. The Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presented the budget for....
Budget 2018: Costlier-cheaper full list — Mobile phones costlier, footwear cheaper
While presenting the Union budget for 2018-19, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has announced a huge sum of the budget to be provided to different sectors of the economy. Arun Jaitley....
Budget 2018: Calculate your Income Tax here; standard deductions included
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday presented the last full-year Budget before the 2019 general elections. He started his speech by highlighting the achievements of the government and the various....
Budget 2018: Share markets see red after Arun Jaitley’s speech; Sensex plunges for a while
As soon as Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley tabled the Budget 2018, the share market plunged down just like the hopes of the common man from the union budget. According....
Budget 2018: Mobile phones to cost more as custom duty increased from 15% to 20%
In what can be said as not a very welcome move for the middle class or those who are not economically strong, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley while presenting the Union Budget....
Budget 2018: Toilet Ek Prem Katha revived; 2 crore new toilets to address open excretion issue
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has announced the government will construct two crore toilets in the span of next two years, especially in the rural areas of the country while presenting....
Budget 2018 Income Tax: Middle class feels the heat as FM announces no changes in Income Tax slab
While Union Budget 2018 was being announced by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday, crores of working Indians were listening to it with much anticipation in the hope of favourable....
Budget 2018: Rs 1,48,528 crore allocated for railways’ expenditure; all trains to have Wi-Fi, CCTVs
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ended the 92-year-old tradition of presenting the Rail Budget and the Union budget separately by including the Rail Budget in the Union Budget in the....
Budget 2018: People wearing Hawai Chappal will be able to use Hawai Jahaj, says FM Arun Jaitley
As the Union Budget 2018 is being presented by the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, the government on Wednesday announced while aspiring a major move to promote and develop the aviation....
Union Budget 2018: FM Arun Jaitley announces free power to 4 crore homes under Saubhagya Yojana
Ahead of Union Budget 2018, the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has announced that the government will provide free power connections to four crore homes in rural areas. Finance Minister has....
Union Budget 2018: It's raining sops in healthcare sector; 10 crore poor families to get Rs 5 lakh insurance
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday announced a number of sops to the healthcare sector while presenting the Union Budget 2018 on Thursday morning. Not just a thrust of crores....
FM Arun Jaitley becomes the first ever to announce Budget in Hindi; here’s how Twitterati reacted
In today's world, the quickest form of getting the information from around the world is the internet. Now, since the internet lets you grab the news at earliest, it also....
Union Budget 2018 Arun Jaitley’s budget speech: Here you can watch the live streaming
As the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is all set to present the last Budget of Narendra Modi’s government, everybody across the country is keenly waiting and expecting the relief from....
Union Budget 2018: What's the pulse of the nation from FM Arun Jaitley's last full Budget before Lok Sabha Polls 2019?
Not just the torch bearers of core sectors like Information Technology, manufacturing, agriculture, education, e-commerce, health, etc will be routinely looking for the annual Union Budget with huge anticipation, but....
Union Budget 2018: Electronics goods to get costlier if government raises custom duty
Ever since the Modi government has come to power it kept its focus on the indigenously manufactured products. The party always believes in promoting the companies that manufacturing in the....
Union Rail Budget 2018-19: FM Arun Jaitley to announce future of Indian Railways. Here’s what to expect!
Ending the 92-year old tradition of presenting the Rail Budget separately, last year the railways Budget was presented as the part of the Union budget 2017. Carrying on the newly....
Union Budget 2018: Key areas to see budget’s impact
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley may present the Union Budget 2018 anytime from now giving the nation an idea of government's planning to take this country forward. Industry players, Businessmen, common....
Budget 2018 Highlights: FM Arun Jaitley gives grand proposals for agriculture, healthcare and corporates
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley arrived at Parliament on Thursday morning to present the last full-year Budget before the 2019 general elections. He started his speech by praising various initiatives taken....
Union Budget 2018: What media industry should expect from FM Jaitley’s 5th Budget
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is slated to present the Union Budget 2018 on February 1 and there are a few things which the media industry should expect from the Budget.....
Union Budget 2018-19: Top pointers to look out for in FM Arun Jaitley’s budget speech
The stage is all set for the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley as he will be unveiling the new Union Budget 2018-19 in the Parliament today. As the budget 2018-19 will....
Budget 2018: Basic expectations from the entertainment industry from Union Budget 2018
As Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is set to present the Union Budget 2018 on February 1, 2018, the entertainment sector is expectant that the Finance Minister will grant slight relief....
Union Budget 2018-19: Here is all that a common man can expect from the new budget!
The D-day has arrived as the Union Finance minister Arun Jaitley will be presenting the fifth and that final Budget 2018-19 for the ruling government. As the Budget 2018-19 is....
Union Budget 2018: Budgetary allocation for railways to focus on safety, amenities, infra expansion
The overriding concern for safety, improvement in passenger amenities and a big investment in infrastructure are slated to be the focus for the railways with the Modi government expecting to....
Indian budget less transparent: Anti-corruption watchdog
India's budget is considered "less transparent" as it provides limited information in the public domain, Transparency International India (TII) said on Wednesday, adding the lack of transparency would lead to....
Union Budget 2018 Arun Jaitley's budget speech: Live streaming, where and how to watch TV coverage
As the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is all set to present the last Budget of Narendra Modi's government, everybody across the country is keenly waiting and expecting the relief from....
Union Budget 2018: How tax slabs, exemption limits have changed over the years
Just a day before when the government will place the Union Budget 2018-2019, industries, businessmen, common people and entrepreneurs are keeping their fingers crossed and discussing with what surprises the PM....
Budget 2018: After Economic Survey, much now depends on Budget 2018-19
In its own #MeToo moment, the Economic Survey this year was released with a symbolic pink cover and a dedicated chapter on India's notorious gender issues. The Survey, over the....
Union Budget 2018: Here's what it can mean for sports in India
The Sports Ministry budget will be of huge importance to how the future of sports in the country shapes up. With Finance Minister Arun Jaitley set to propose the union....
Union Budget 2018: This is what the education sector can look forward to
Ahead of the announcement of the Union Budget 2018-2019, every industry is eyeing what the Finance Ministry of India will bring up in this year's budget to further facilitate various....
Software sector grew 8% in fiscal 2016-17: Economic Survey
The Indian IT industry grew 8% to $140 billion (Rs 8,91,700 crore) in fiscal 2016-17 from $129 billion (Rs 8,256 crore) in the previous fiscal (2015-16), said the Economic Survey....
7th Pay Commission: Govt plans to scrap arrears for central govt employees in Union Budget 2018-19
As per a proposal which will be tabled before Cabinet by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley soon, central government employees will not get their arrears on a pay hike. The development....
FICCI lauds government on insightful Economic Survey
India has seen major structural reforms in 2017-18 such as GST, Insolvency Code and bank recapitalisation according to the Economic Survey tabled in Parliament today, will boost the economy in....
Union Budget 2018: Over 93 lakh houses constructed by govt in over 3 years, says President Kovind
The Budget Session 2018 began on Monday morning with President Ram Nath Kovind’s maiden address to both the houses of Parliament. In his address to a joint sitting of Parliament....
India requires $4.5 trillion in next 25 years for infrastructure development, says Economic Survey
The economic survey ahead of the Budget 2018-2019, has given an idea about how much wealth the country would require for its infrastructure development. Going by the survey, India will....
FM Arun Jaitley tables Economic Survey 2018-19 in Lok Sabha; predicts GDP growth of 7%-7.5% in 2019
Just a few hours after President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the Parliament ahead of the Budget session 2018, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley tabled the Economic Survey 2017-18 in the....
Union Budget 2018: What is Economic Survey and why is it important for you
The Budget Session of the Parliament will begin today at 11 am with President Ram Nath Kovind's speech. His speech to both the houses of Parliament will mark the beginning....
Economic Survey India 2017-18 Highlights: President Kovind says in fight against corruption BJP cancelled 350,000 suspicious companies
The Budget Session 2018 was kicked-off with President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, giving out his first opening address to both the houses together. Just a few hours before the....
Union Budget Sessions 2018 starts today; BJP sets targets for 2019 Lok Sabha election
January 29 will mark the beginning of the Budget Sessions 2018 at the Parliament with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) presenting their last budget before the upcoming 2019 Lok....
