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Union Budget 2025: UDAN scheme to boost regional air connectivity to 120 new destinations

Feb 01, 2025, at 04:29 pm

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced in her Budget speech that the Regional Connectivity Scheme UDAN will provide air connectivity to 120 new destinations across India.

Union Budget 2025: Government will build 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs in schools to cultivate spirit of innovation

Feb 01, 2025, at 04:08 pm

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday presented the Union Budget where she announced the setting up of fifty thousand Atal Tinkering Labs in Government schools in next 5 years to cultivate the spirit of curiosity and innovation.

Union Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman says govt will setup Urban Challenge Fund of Rs 1 lakh crore

Feb 01, 2025, at 03:31 pm

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Budget 2025-2026 in the Parliament, on Saturday said that the Government will set up an Urban Challenge Fund of Rs 1 lakh crore to implement the proposals for ‘Cities as Growth Hubs’, ‘Creative Redevelopment of Cities’ and ‘Water and Sanitation’ announced in the July Budget.

Union Budget: Finance Minister announces National Manufacturing Mission

Feb 01, 2025, at 02:50 pm

A “National Manufacturing Mission” to cover small, medium and large industries for furthering “Make in India” was announced by the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs , Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament on Saturday.

Budget 2025: Income Tax slabs revised, no tax upto Rs. 12 lakh

Feb 01, 2025, at 02:43 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Union finance minister on Saturday announced revised Income Tax slabs delivering the Modi government's first full budget since returning to power for the third term.

Union Budget: FDI limit for insurance sector raised from 74 to 100 percent

Feb 01, 2025, at 02:37 pm

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget on Saturday when she informed that the FDI limit for the insurance sector will be raised from 74 to 100 per cent.

Budget 2025: FM delights middle-class with upto 12 lakh tax exemption, woos poll-bound Bihar

Feb 01, 2025, at 02:24 pm

Boosting spending of the middle class and reaching out to the aggrieved salaried group with a big announcement by exempting tax on income of upto Rs 12 lakh, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025 with a focus on encouraging private investment, assuaging the middle-income constituency and strengthening growth.

Budget 2025: New Income Tax bill next week, announces FM Sitharaman

Feb 01, 2025, at 01:32 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday announced that the new Income Tax bill will be introduced next week delivering the Modi government's first full budget since returning to power for the third term.

Union Budget 2025: No income tax payable upto Rs. 12 lakh

Feb 01, 2025, at 12:54 pm

Giving relief to Indian taxpayers and giving a boost to consumption, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced in her budget speech that people with salaries up to 12 lakhs will not be required to pay tax in the new tax regime.

Nirmala Sitharaman to present her 8th consecutive Union Budget today

Feb 01, 2025, at 08:57 am

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her first full budget on Saturday, months after the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA government returned to power for the third straight term last year.

Real wages for self-employed and salaried workers in 2023-24 remain below 2017-18 levels: Economic Survey

Jan 31, 2025, at 09:56 pm

New Delhi: The Economic Survey 2024-25 has highlighted that real average monthly wages for both self-employed and salaried workers in 2023-24 were below 2017-18 levels.

BPCL and Refroid Technologies launch India’s first indigenous liquid coolant for AI-driven data centers

Jan 31, 2025, at 08:44 pm

Kolkata: State-run Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a premier energy company in India, has teamed up with Refroid Technologies to introduce India’s first indigenous liquid coolant specifically formulated for next-generation AI-driven and sovereign data centers.

India's forex reserves rise by $5.5 billion to $629.55 billion

Jan 31, 2025, at 08:02 pm

Mumbai: India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $5.5 billion, reaching $629.55 billion as of the week ending January 24, 2025, according to data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

India’s manufacturing share on the rise, but still far behind China: Economic Survey 2024-25

Jan 31, 2025, at 07:46 pm

New Delhi: India's contribution to global manufacturing is currently only a tenth of China's, but the gap is narrowing, NDTV Profit reported, citing the Economic Survey 2024-25.

India's July-Nov 2024 capex growth shows strong focus on defence, railways, roads: Economic Survey

Jan 31, 2025, at 06:43 pm

New Delhi: From July to November 2024, India's government capital expenditure (capex) rose by 8.2%, with sectors like defence, railways, and road transport making up 75% of the total outlay, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25 released on Friday.

Govt's capital expenditure on key infrastructure sectors grew at a rate of 38.8 per cent from 2019-20 to 2023-24: Economic Survey

Jan 31, 2025, at 06:30 pm

The Economic Survey tabled in the Indian Parliament on Friday said the Union Government‘s capital expenditure on key infrastructure sectors has grown at a rate of 38.8 per cent from 2019-20 to 2023-24.

India’s fiscal deficit reaches Rs 9.14 trillion in Apr-Dec, 56.7% of annual target

Jan 31, 2025, at 06:21 pm

New Delhi: India’s fiscal deficit for April-December stood at Rs 9.14 trillion ($105.58 billion), accounting for 56.7% of the annual target, according to government data released on Friday.

Indian service sector grew at 8.3 percent from FY 23 to FY 25: Economic Survey

Jan 31, 2025, at 06:19 pm

Acknowledging the importance of the Service Sector, it has been termed as ‘Old War Horse’ in the Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled in the Parliament today by Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman.

Economic Survey urges Indian states to focus on business reforms

Jan 31, 2025, at 05:29 pm

The degree of industrialization varies across states, with some being better positioned to leverage their industrial sectors to generate higher income levels for their populations, says the Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled in Parliament by Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday.

AI can cause large-scale labour displacement in middle and lower-income groups, warns Economic Survey

Jan 31, 2025, at 05:12 pm

The Indian Economic Survey, which was tabled in the Parliament on Friday, said Artificial Intelligence (AI) promises to usher in a new age but at the same time, it can result in large-scale labour displacement, especially at the middle and lower quartiles of the wage distribution.

India's exports grew by 6 percent as both merchandise and services exports overcame global headwinds: Economic Survey

Jan 31, 2025, at 04:35 pm

India’s external sector continues to display resilience amidst global headwinds of economic and trade policy uncertainties, states the Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled in the Parliament on Friday by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman.

Economic Survey calls for enhanced deregulation for MSMEs

Jan 31, 2025, at 04:32 pm

The Economic Survey, tabled by Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, says that by reducing excessive regulatory burdens, governments can help businesses become more efficient, reduce costs, and unlock new growth opportunities.

India's GDP projected to grow at 6.3-6.8 percent for financial year 2025-26, projects Economic Survey

Jan 31, 2025, at 02:21 pm

The Economic Survey 2024-25 estimates that India's GDP growth for the financial year 2025-26 (FY26) is expected to be between 6.3% and 6.8%.

Budget 2025 Expectations: Tax relief, capex push, and key announcements await FM Sitharaman’s speech on Feb 1

Jan 31, 2025, at 12:30 pm

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Union Budget 2025, which will be the second full budget of Narendra Modi-led NDA government after assuming power in June 2024.

Larsen & Toubro Q3FY25 net profit grows 13.9% YoY to Rs 3,359 cr, secures record orders

Jan 30, 2025, at 08:30 pm

Mumbai: Larsen & Toubro (L&T) announced a consolidated net profit of Rs 3,359 crore for Q3FY25, reflecting a 13.9% increase from Rs 2,947.36 crore in the same period last year, media reports said.

Bank of Baroda Q3FY25 net profit grows 5.6% YoY to Rs 4,837 cr

Jan 30, 2025, at 08:21 pm

Mumbai: Bank of Baroda (BoB) on Thursday reported a net profit of Rs 4,837 crore for the third quarter of FY25, reflecting a 5.6% year-on-year (YoY) growth.

New Insights Reveal the Essential Role of Clinical Data Management Companies in Healthcare Advancement

Jan 30, 2025, at 02:31 pm

Clinical data management companies play a crucial role in the healthcare sector by ensuring the accurate collection, validation, and analysis of clinical trial data. Their work enhances research efficiency, accelerates drug development, and supports regulatory compliance, ultimately improving patient outcomes and fostering medical innovation.

Here's why savvy drivers choose Auto Approve to refinance their vehicle.

Jan 30, 2025, at 02:13 pm

United States- If you’ve been thinking about refinancing your vehicle, you probably know about some of the benefits. An auto refinance can mean getting a better rate on a loan or lowering your monthly payments.

Labour Ministry launches Occupational Shortage Index, multilingual e-Shram microsite

Jan 29, 2025, at 10:15 pm

New Delhi: The Ministry of Labour and Employment on Wednesday introduced the Occupational Shortage Index (OSI) to bridge skill gaps and improve employment outcomes by aligning workforce supply with industry demand.

Vedanta Resources appoints Deshnee Naidoo as CEO amid demerger plans

Jan 29, 2025, at 10:05 pm

Vedanta Resources Ltd (VRL), the parent company of Mumbai-based mining conglomerate Vedanta Ltd, has appointed Deshnee Naidoo as its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the firm’s next phase of growth, PTI reported.