2015 Budget

Finance Minister to Meet Merchant Bankers Today in Mumbai

To envisage the outline of Fiscal year 2015, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will meet merchant bankers in Mumbai on 7 June, Saturday.

Jun 7, 2014

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Rail Budget 2014: Passenger Fare, Freight Charges Remain Unchanged

With the General election 2014 round the corner, the move is expected to please the people.

Feb 12, 2014

Rail Budget 2014: Railway Minister Announces 72 New Trains

Out of this, there will be 17 Premium trains, 38 Express trains, 10 Passenger trains, 4 MEMU and 3 DEMU. Three trains will be extended and the frequency of another three trains will be increased.

Feb 12, 2014

Financial Bill: Union Budget 2013-14 Approved in Rajya Sabha without Debate

With the house set for a month-long break from Saturday, the Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) approved Finance Minister P.Chidambaram's Union Budget 2013-14 without debate on Thursday.

Mar 21, 2013

Budget Session of Parliament 2013: Fuel Price Hike Halts Proceedings at Both Houses

The budget session of parliament 2013 was adjourned till noon following protests by the Opposition over the recent hike in petrol price.

Mar 4, 2013

Union Budget 2013-14: Entrepreneurs Vs Lawmakers

Finance Minister Chidambaram's Union Budget 2013-14, which was presented in Parliament on Thursday, evoked both praises and scorns with Indian entrepreneurs expressing their satisfaction while the lawmakers are far from appreciative. Most corporate heads from India have described Chidambaram's Union Budget as a balanced one but politicians have slammed it.

Mar 1, 2013

Union Budget 2013 Money Matters: Prices of Goods Expected to Rise

The Union Budget 2013-14 presented by Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Thursday evoked mixed reactions from the public. Some described it as a balanced one while the others, particularly from the high-income group, were disappointed with the additional tax on luxury goods.

Mar 1, 2013

Budget 2013: Chidambaram Announces Special Plans for Women Empowerment

Finance Minister P. Chidambaram tabled the Union Budget 2013-14 covering two major provisions for women on Thursday.

Feb 28, 2013

Union Budget 2013-14: Full Text of Chidambaram's Speech in Parliament

Finance Minister P. Chidambaram presented Union Budget 2013-14 in Parliament on Thursday amid economic slowdown concerns with India's economic growth rate falling to 5 percent in the current fiscal year. Here is Full text of Chidambaram's Speech in Parliament.

Feb 28, 2013

Union Budget 2013-14 Summary: Chidambaram Focuses on Economic Growth

Feb 28, 2013

‏Union Budget 2013-14 Draws Funny Reactions from Twitter

Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram on Thursday presented India's 82nd Union Budget for the financial year 2013-14.

Feb 28, 2013

Union Budget 2013-14 Highlights: Focus on Higher Growth Rate for Inclusive and Sustainable Development

Finance Minister P. Chidambaram presented Union Budget 2013 in Parliament on Thursday morning amid economic slowdown concerns with India's economic growth rate falling to 5 percent in the current fiscal year. Here are the highlights of Union Budget 2013-14.

Feb 28, 2013

Union Budget 2013-14 Latest Updates: No Base Tax Exemption Slab

Union Budget 2013-14 Latest Updates: All eyes are on the Union Budget 2013 to be presented by Finance Minister P. Chidambaram at 11:00 pm on Thursday. Chidambaram's Union Budget comes amid India's economic growth rate falling to 5 percent, which is the lowest in a decade, ratings downgrade and the general elections coming up next year.

Feb 28, 2013

Railway Budget 2013 Unplugged: Pawan Bansal's First and Last Choice?

Opinions on Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's Railway Budget 2013 may differ from person to person, but on a closer look, he has presented a good budget considering the current financial situation of the Indian Railways and the forthcoming elections next year. In fact, Bansal has cleverly taken a few praiseworthy steps towards narrowing down the deficit gap in the struggling Indian Railways.

Feb 27, 2013