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FM Arun Jaitley defence allocation is 'satisfactory,' says Solar Industries director, R D Vakil

Here is what FM Arun Jaitley had for the defence sector.

Feb 1, 2017

Budget 2017: Here's what Finance Minister Arun Jaitley doled out to each sector

Find sector-wise allocation in the Budget 2017-2018 tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on February 1.

Feb 1, 2017

Union Budget 2017: FM Arun Jaitley limits cash donation amounts to political parties inspired by Obama, proposes electoral bonds

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has outlined three steps in Budget 2017 to remove black money from politics, but the last of them could lead to problems.

Feb 1, 2017

Union Budget 2017: Startups hail Arun Jaitley budget, as Fintech firms set to party!

The union budget 2017 saw three key initiatives for startups being announced which does not only give startups more benefits but also better credit availability

Feb 1, 2017

Union budget railways 2017: Key takeaways from Arun Jaitley's announcements

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced a corpus fund for rail safety, which will be Rs 1 lakh crore, mobilised over five years.

Feb 1, 2017

Union Budget 2017 real estate: Infrastructure status to affordable housing will boost property sector, say experts

Real estate experts praise Finance Minister Arun Jaitley for granting infrastructure status to affordable housing in Union Budget 2017.

Feb 1, 2017

Union Budget 2017: FM Arun Jaitley skips reference to hike in allowances as proposed by 7th Pay Commission

In his Union Budget 2017, FM Arun Jaitley skips commenting on raising allowances as recommended by the 7th pay commission for Central government employees.

Feb 1, 2017

Union Budget 2017: Narendra Modi labels it 'Uttam Budget' as Arun Jaitley cuts Income Tax

It's a historic Budget coming at a crucial juncture. This Budget will fulfil all aspirations and improve quality of life," PM Modi said.

Feb 1, 2017

Union Budget 2017 Income Tax highlights: FM Arun Jaitley halves income tax for common man, but puts burden on high-earners

Many salaried people have reason to rejoice, because the income tax rate has been reduced from 10 percent to 5 percent in the Rs 2.5-5 lakh income slab.

Feb 1, 2017

Union Budget 2017: Highlights of railway budget; withdrawal of service charge on railway bookings and safety fund

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's rail budget focussed on rail safety and improving infrastructure. Apart from allocating a massive corpus for rail safety the railways is also looking to eliminate unmanned broad guage to increase safety

Feb 1, 2017

Union Budget 2017 Highlights: Here is FM Arun Jailtley's speech, key takeaway is Income Tax cuts

FM Arun Jaitley presents Union budget 2017-2018, Railway budget, here are highlights and key points/takeaways from the speech.

Feb 1, 2017

Union Budget 2017: This is what Bollywood producers and distributors expect from the government

As Finance Minister Arun Jaitley presents the Union Budget 2017 on Wednesday, February 1, Bollywood producers and distributors of the entertainment sector are hopeful they will benefit

Feb 1, 2017

Union Budget 2017 on Twitter: Budget reactions come on predicted lines as Opposition parties slam government

Here is an effort by International Business Times, India, to collate opinions on Budget 2017 expressed on Twitter and present them to our readers in real time.

Feb 1, 2017

Arun Jaitley gets ready to present Union Budget 2017; interesting facts about India's finance minister

A lawyer by profession, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley — who will be presenting the Union Budget 2017 — wears many hats, articulating Modi government's views on policies, and defending the BJP

Feb 1, 2017

Budget 2017: List of important terms you need to know to follow the Budget

Do you know all these terms related to Union Budget? The Budget of 2017-18 will be presented on Wednesday (February 1) by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

Feb 1, 2017