Govt raises MSME lending target to Rs 27.5 lakh cr for FY25
Sep 19, 2024, at 04:39 am
New Delhi: The Union government has raised its lending target for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to Rs 27.5 lakh crore for FY25, marking an increase of over 10% compared to the previous year, media report said.
Govt likely to raise STCG tax above 20% in future, says official
Jul 31, 2024, at 08:26 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The government is likely to consider further raising the short-term capital gain (STCG) tax rates in the coming years, Moneycontrol reported quoting a senior government official.
Foreign investors pull out $1.27 billion from Indian stock market after Union Budget
Jul 26, 2024, at 05:10 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have taken out almost Rs 10,710 crore ($1.27 billion) from the Indian stock market in the last three days after the government, in the Union Budget, raised taxes on derivatives trades and on capital gains from equity investments, reports said.
Jul 24, 2024, at 05:22 am
New Delhi: The Indian Railways received a 2 percent increase in its capital expenditure (capex) allocation in the Union Budget of 2024-25, reaching a record Rs 2.652 trillion, up from Rs 2.6 trillion in the Revised Estimate (RE) for 2023-24.
Jul 24, 2024, at 12:48 am
The Indian Government will launch a comprehensive scheme for providing internship opportunities in top companies, Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Tuesday.
Union Budget: Government will implement 3 schemes for 'Employment Linked Incentive'
Jul 23, 2024, at 11:46 pm
The Government will implement 3 schemes for ‘Employment Linked Incentive’, as part of the Prime Minister’s package.
Union Budget: Land reform and actions to be incentivised for completion within next 3 years
Jul 23, 2024, at 11:42 pm
While presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament on Tuesday, the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman said land-related reforms and actions, both in rural and urban areas, will be incentivized for completion within the next 3 years through appropriate fiscal support.
Jul 23, 2024, at 10:20 pm
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced several measures to step up adoption of technology towards digitalization of the economy.
Jul 23, 2024, at 10:11 pm
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman announced a financial support for loans upto Rs. 10 lakh for higher education in domestic institutions for helping youth who have not been eligible for any benefit under government schemes and policies.
Nirmala Sitharaman proposes abolishment of angel tax to bolster Indian start-up eco-system
Jul 23, 2024, at 10:02 pm
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to abolish ‘angel tax’ for all classes of investors while presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament on Tuesday.
Union Budget: Indian government allocates Rs. 11,11,111 crore for capital expenditure
Jul 23, 2024, at 08:36 pm
Acknowledging the strong multiplier effect of building and improving infrastructure on the economy, the Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Budget 2024-25 in Parliament today announced the provisioning of ₹ 11,11,111 crore for capital expenditure.
Jul 23, 2024, at 08:06 pm
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed that the long-term gains on all financial and non-financial assets will attract a tax rate of 12.5 per cent.
Union Budget: Standard reduction increased from Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 75,000
Jul 23, 2024, at 07:54 pm
Several benefits to provide tax relief to salaried individuals and pensioners opting for the new tax regime were announced by the Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget 2024-25 in the Parliament on Tuesday.
Jul 23, 2024, at 07:44 pm
India’s Real growth stands at 8.2 percent and Nominal growth at 9.6 percent in FY 2023-24, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday while presenting the Union Budget.
Make in India push or tax relief? Nirmala Sitharaman to present Union Budget today
Jul 23, 2024, at 02:32 pm
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday will present her first budget since her government came to power for the third straight term after winning the Lok Sabha polls in June.
EV sector seeks incentives and tax rationalisation from Union Budget 2024: Report
Jul 15, 2024, at 10:29 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: With Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman scheduled to present the Union Budget 2024 on July 23, India's electric vehicle (EV) industry is optimistic about potential announcements that could spur industry growth, reports ANI.
Here's how stock markets are likely to react before and after Union Budget 2024
Jul 12, 2024, at 10:26 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: The Government of India is set to present the Union Budget 2024 on July 23 this year.
Budget expectations: Modi 3.0 may propose income tax rate cut, incentives for PSUs
Jul 12, 2024, at 06:08 am
Mumbai: The Indian stock markets are expected to witness volatility over the next two weeks as they anticipate and then react to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget proposals for the fiscal year 2024-25 (FY25), media reported.
Jul 10, 2024, at 05:47 am
New Delhi: The government is contemplating to relax the requirement for making payments to MSMEs within 45 days of purchasing goods and services to prevent large corporations from seeking alternative sourcing options, media reported.
Modi 3.0 to present Union Budget on July 23
Jul 07, 2024, at 01:55 am
New Delhi: The Union Budget for the financial year 2024–25 will be presented in the Lok Sabha on July 23. The budget session of Parliament is scheduled to take place from July 22 to August 12.
GST Council tweaks rates for range of products and services
Jun 23, 2024, at 06:51 am
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presided over preliminary discussions with finance ministers from states and Union Territories to gather their perspectives ahead of the upcoming Budget.
Nirmala Sitharaman set to make history with 7th consecutive Budget next month
Jun 15, 2024, at 01:26 am
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is poised to make history next month when she presents the Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present interim budget today
Feb 01, 2024, at 02:54 pm
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the interim budget on Thursday, months ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.
Nirmala Sitharaman participates in pre-budget halwa ceremony
Jan 25, 2024, at 03:05 am
The traditional 'halwa ceremony', marking the final stage in the preparation ahead of the interim Union Budget 2024 presentation, was held on Wednesday evening at the Union Finance Ministry headquarters at North Block in Delhi.
FM Sitharaman says LIC, SBI exposure to Adani Group within permissible limits: Report
Feb 04, 2023, at 02:58 am
Mumbai: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Friday said the exposure of big lenders such as LIC and State Bank of India (SBI) to the crisis-hit Adani Group is well within the permissible limits as stated by these lenders, according to media reports.
Budget 2023-24: Push for millets, bio gas, agri-tech, increased agriculture credit target welcomed
Feb 02, 2023, at 06:33 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman allocated around Rs 1.15 crore to Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare in Budget 2023-24 against the last year's approximately Rs 1.10 lakh crore, a hike of around 4.6 percent.
Feb 02, 2023, at 05:18 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The electric vehicle industry welcomed the reduction in customs duty on lithium cells and subsidy extension on batteries announced in the Union Budget 2023-24 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday.
Feb 02, 2023, at 04:53 am
Mumbai/IBNS: The Budget of 2023 continues from the earlier budgets which successfully guided India during one of the toughest periods for mankind, with a continued focus on Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Amrit Kaal, said BSE MD & CEO Sundararaman Ramamurthy reacting to the Budget.
Feb 02, 2023, at 04:46 am
Jamshedpur/IBNS: Lauding the government’s increased focus on the development of capital infrastructure, Tata Steel CEO & MD T. V. Narendran called the Budget a “high-quality budget”.
Budget 2023 reactions: Indian biz sector says budget will push growth
Feb 02, 2023, at 03:10 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian business sector Wednesday extolled Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for maintaining a continued focus on growth in terms of capital formation and job creation while reducing the tax burden on the salaried class in Union Budget 2023.