Budget 2017

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Budget 2017: Railway coolies to get provident fund, pension benefits

The BJP government is planning to bring railway porters under the social security net of EPFO scheme.

Jan 2, 2017

Budget 2017: Increasing income tax exemption limit to Rs 5 lakh will revive demand, says Deloitte survey

The survey also highlighted that the National Pension Scheme withdrawal should be non-taxable just like the Provident Fund.

Jan 1, 2017

Did PM Modi deliver a budget speech on New Year's Eve? These leaders think so!

The reason why Narendra Modi is being slammed is because he announced a few steps that are not usually seen outside a budget speech.

Jan 1, 2017

Modi's demonetisation speech: 9 things that the PM said, from housing loan discounts to help for pregnant women

Here are nine important things the Prime Minister said during his televised address on Saturday.

Dec 31, 2016

PM Modi announces housing schemes in rural and urban areas; schemes for pregnant women and senior citizens as well

Several schemes also announced for farmers and the MSME sector, as Modi also moots combined elections to the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies.

Dec 31, 2016

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Budget 2017: The halwa ceremony and the secrecy shrouding India's annual financial statement

Apart from economic priorities, India's finance minister has to deftly cope with political pressures and conflicting demands while outlining the Budget.

Dec 28, 2016

Budget 2017: Did PM Modi just lay the foundation for a harsh budget with statement on OROP at Parivartan Rally in Dehradun?

Narendra Modi said in Uttarakhand that implementation of the OROP scheme for the armed forces would require a budget of more than Rs 10,000 crore.

Dec 27, 2016

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Farm loan waiver as political plank pits Modi Govt against Congress

While the government will not want to be branded anti-farmer, it will have to consider complex monetary calculations while formulating the Budget.

Dec 25, 2016

'Mann Ki Baat' address: 'This is not the end, just the beginning in our fight against corruption,' says PM Modi

The prime minister could talk about demonetisation as his deadline of 50 days is all set to end on December 30.

Dec 25, 2016

Mann Ki Baat 27th edition live streaming : Listen to the latest address by PM Modi on December 25, 2016, live online

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to tackle a lot of topics, including demonetisation and Budget 2017 as part of his radio address this time.

Dec 24, 2016

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Budget 2017: What could PM Narendra Modi announce on December 31?

The first demonetisation deadline ends on December 30 and PM Modi is likely to make some drastic announcement next day ahead of Budget 2017.

Dec 23, 2016

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Budget 2017: CII wants drastic reduction in personal, corporate tax rates

Trade body CII has a long wish list for Budget 2017 that includes recommendations on income tax rates and slabs, and corporate tax.

Dec 23, 2016

Budget 2017: As oil prices rise on a slippery path, beware of a dead cat bounce

A supply glut and changing world demographics will act as sufficient ingredients for volatile or direction-less oil prices in 2017.

Dec 22, 2016

Budget 2017: Individual investors must overcome these challenges to survive in today's stock market

Small investors are always pitted against professional investors, who have at their disposal the best research and analysis, in this game of probability

Dec 21, 2016

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Budget 2017: FM Arun Jaitley makes pertinent comments on railways

Railway fares are a sensitive issue, especially in the context of upcoming assembly elections; Arun Jaitley's comments are therefore important.

Dec 20, 2016

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