Union budget

GST Council slashes tax rates on electric vehicles, chargers

GST Council has slashed rate for electric vehicle chargers from 18 per cent to 5 per cent to a bid to make the environment-friendly vehicle affordable for the buyers.

Jul 27, 2019

Nirmala's Budget 2019: 'Gaon, gareeb, kisan' to be core agenda, India inc new job creator, 25% tax for Rs 400 cr firms

Apart from revving economic growth, the rising fiscal deficit is another challenge that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed in Parliament today.

Jul 5, 2019

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Poultry farmers seek 'Agriculture' status under Income Tax Act

The Karnataka Poultry Farmers and Breeders Association (KPFBA) has shared its recommendations for the upcoming Union Budget 2019-20.

Jun 28, 2019

Parliament LIVE: MPs take oath at inaugural session of 17th Lok Sabha

The first session of the 17th Lok Sabha will be convened from June 17 to July 26.

Jun 17, 2019

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Market mind's on the monsoon with one eye on budget as uncertainty reigns

Benchmark indices expected to consolidate during the wait for fresh cues; Union Budget and GST Council meetings to be watched domestically; Fed meeting, US response to India's tariff tweak, US-China trade wars and the Middle East among key global cues.

Jun 16, 2019

Risk aversion of mutual funds key reason for NBFC liquidity crunch, defaults

Ballooning IL&FS and DHFL crises drove mutual funds to reduce exposure to NBFCs in a big way since September sapping liquidity from shadow banks.

Jun 10, 2019

Kamal Haasan on Budget 2019: Sounds in some parts like legitimate version of money for votes

Kamal Haasan has given a thumbs-down to the Budget 2019, which was presented by Union minister Piyush Goyal.

Feb 5, 2019

Modi's election-year largesse makes fiscal targets elusive: Moody's

US rating agency Moody's says though there is no threat to the country's 'Baa2' rating, long-term failure to meet fiscal targets could affect the rating

Feb 5, 2019

Interim Budget 2019: Modi govt sets record in defence allocation

In the last year's budget the outlay for defence was Rs 2.95 lakh crore.

Feb 1, 2019

It will be interim budget on Friday; hopes dashed for direct tax concessions

According to the convention, the government refrains from announcing any direct tax proposals in the interim budget that might require an amendment to the Income Tax Act

Jan 31, 2019

Railways conscious of social, economic responsibilities: Piyush Goyal

Piyush Goyal's meeting with PSB chiefs will review policy tweaks in budget

Standing in for Arun Jaitley for the second time, Piyush Goyal receives North Block officials' briefings to steer the Finance Bill through this government's last parliamentary session.

Jan 25, 2019

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Halwa Ceremony: Budget makers enjoy their sweets, will you get yours on Feb 1?

The Halwa ceremony marks the beginning of the budget printing at the finance ministry. After the sweets, the top officials are locked in North Block basement.

Jan 22, 2019

Stockbrokers seek securities transaction tax rationalisation in budget

Traders urge Sebi to approach the government for considering in the budget demands on long-term capital gains tax and dividend distribution tax.

Dec 17, 2018

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Easing inflation does little to end RBI's policy dilemma

Consumer price index rose 5.07 percent in January from a year earlier.

Feb 13, 2018

OPINION: Don't ask old blokes in Lutyens why big salary is their privilege, not yours

The salary hike for the President, VP and MPs invariably signals the outlook of the ruling classes.

Feb 1, 2018

Union Budget 2018 highlights: FM throws cold water on hopes of individual taxpayers

No changes in personal tax slabs but partial relief in the form of Rs 40,000 standard deduction.

Jan 31, 2018

Union Budget 2018: Why all eyes are on Arun Jaitley's budget speech? Top 5 reasons

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is likely to propose National Employment Policy (NEP) in the Union Budget 2018, which will address the critical issue of job creation in the country.

Jan 31, 2018

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Budget is a good season for India's 'aliens' to read the Constitution's Preamble

The corruption-fuelled black economy causes an asset price bubble that effectively renders the honest taxpayers aliens and beggars in their own country.

Jan 31, 2018

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From halwa ceremony to leather briefcase, interesting traditions of Union Budget 2018

Ahead of the budget, the Finance Minister and top officials take part in the halwa ceremony. Having something sweet before a big event has been a tradition for long in India.

Jan 31, 2018

Experts talk about their pre-budget expectations on IBT talk show

Watch the Deloitte India partners Kalpesh Maroo - Direct Tax, Saraswathi Kasturirangan - Personal Tax and Vishweshwar Mudigonda - Direct tax-Transfer Pricing talk about their budget expectations.

Jan 30, 2018

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Union budget

GST Council slashes tax rates on electric vehicles, chargers

Nirmala's Budget 2019: 'Gaon, gareeb, kisan' to be core agenda, India inc new job creator, 25% tax for Rs 400 cr firms

Poultry farmers seek 'Agriculture' status under Income Tax Act

Parliament LIVE: MPs take oath at inaugural session of 17th Lok Sabha

Market mind's on the monsoon with one eye on budget as uncertainty reigns

Risk aversion of mutual funds key reason for NBFC liquidity crunch, defaults

Kamal Haasan on Budget 2019: Sounds in some parts like legitimate version of money for votes

Modi's election-year largesse makes fiscal targets elusive: Moody's

Interim Budget 2019: Modi govt sets record in defence allocation

It will be interim budget on Friday; hopes dashed for direct tax concessions

Piyush Goyal's meeting with PSB chiefs will review policy tweaks in budget

Halwa Ceremony: Budget makers enjoy their sweets, will you get yours on Feb 1?

Stockbrokers seek securities transaction tax rationalisation in budget

Easing inflation does little to end RBI's policy dilemma

OPINION: Don't ask old blokes in Lutyens why big salary is their privilege, not yours

Union Budget 2018 highlights: FM throws cold water on hopes of individual taxpayers

Union Budget 2018: Why all eyes are on Arun Jaitley's budget speech? Top 5 reasons

Budget is a good season for India's 'aliens' to read the Constitution's Preamble

From halwa ceremony to leather briefcase, interesting traditions of Union Budget 2018

Experts talk about their pre-budget expectations on IBT talk show

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