Union Budget

ITR filing: Here's why July 23, 2024 cut-off date matters

Taxpayers who sold their property, plot of land, or even shares during the financial year 2024–25, can choose between old regime (with indexation) or new regime (without indexation). For the unversed, the indexation benefit brings down the tax liability of a citizen by adjusting the original cost of acquisition of a capital asset for inflation.

Jul 23, 2025

Parliament Budget Session to resume today

The Budget Session of Parliament will reconvene on Monday, with both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha set to meet. The session will continue discussions on the Union Budget for 2025, along with other significant matters.

Feb 10, 2025

Budget to boost consumption sectors, DeekSeek AI an opportunity for Indian IT firms

The Union Budget will boost consumption sector and long-term policies are favourable for urban housing, insurance and defence-related industries, according to a new report.

Feb 5, 2025

Budget's health provisions to reduce financial burden on cancer patients, boost care: Expert

Health benefits announced in the Union Budget are expected to reduce the financial burden as well as boost care boost care for patients with cancer

Feb 3, 2025

Budget sentiments over, market's focus now shifts to RBI MPC meet on Feb 7

The market is expected to digest the budget announcements and shift its focus back to earnings and the forthcoming RBI monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting slated on February 7

Feb 3, 2025

Budget 2025: Relief for homeowners as no tax on second self-occupied house

The Union Budget 2025 presented brought good news for homeowners, as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced new tax benefits.

Feb 3, 2025

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State in Finance Pankaj Chaudhary and other members of finance ministry leave to present the budget in Parliament

Budget 2025: NSUI advocates for increased education spending and reforms

The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) has proposed student-centric recommendations for the Union Budget 2025. Key proposals include the establishment of institutions in honor of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and inclusion of postgraduates in the PM Internship Scheme.

Jan 31, 2025

Budget 2024-2025 explained, but through social media memes

As the political parties got busy in applauding or criticizing the key features, a lot of social media memes focused on the status and treatment of the the Indian middle class in the budget

Jul 23, 2024

Experts hail Rs 1.48 lakh cr Budget allocation for education, employment & skilling

Experts hailed the Rs 1.48 lakh crore allocation for education, employment, and skilling in the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on Tuesday.

Jul 23, 2024

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha takes part in the virtual 'Pratham Puja' of the Amarnath Yatra at Raj Bhawan

Significant Budget Boost for J&K: Rs 42,277 Crore Allocated by Centre

The Centre has allocated Rs 42,277.74 crore to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in the Union Budget 2024-25 with a hike of 1.2 per cent from the Rs 41,751.44 crore given in the last fiscal.

Jul 23, 2024

Centre cuts customs duty on mobile phones, components to 15 pc; industry upbeat

The government on Tuesday announced to reduce the basic customs duty (BCD) on mobile phones, printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) and mobile chargers to 15 per cent from the current 20 per cent.

Jul 23, 2024

Sitharaman Announces Three New Railway Economic Corridors

Interim Budget 2024: Budget memes take over key points and highlights; netizens point out good, bad & ugly

Whether politically biased or politically neutral, the budget provides content creators with fertile ground to grow awareness on inflation, economy and financial struggles of common man.

Feb 1, 2024

10 Trains Cancelled Due To Restoration Work In Odisha

Cabinet clears 7 railway projects worth ₹32,500 crore; to add 2,339 km to existing network

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared seven railway projects with an estimated cost of Rs 32,500 crore, which will add 2,339 km to the existing network covering states namely Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Telangana, Odisha and Gujarat.

Aug 17, 2023

Tamil Nadu finance minister P.T.R. Palanivel Thiagarajan

TN Budget: Rs 500 cr allocated for CM's breakfast scheme for schoolchildren

Tamil Nadu Finance minister Dr P.T.R. Thiagarajan on Monday allocated Rs 500 crore towards the Chief Minister's breakfast scheme for government school students in the state.

Mar 20, 2023

Ruling BJP government to present last budget in Karnataka; CM Bommai offers special worship.

Karnataka Budget 2023: Key takeaways every state citizen must know

The budget size is pegged at Rs 3,09,182 crore, up from Rs 2,65,720 crore in 2022-23. The fiscal deficit has been reined at Rs 60,581 crore.

Feb 17, 2023

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Union Budget

ITR filing: Here's why July 23, 2024 cut-off date matters

Parliament Budget Session to resume today

Budget to boost consumption sectors, DeekSeek AI an opportunity for Indian IT firms

Budget's health provisions to reduce financial burden on cancer patients, boost care: Expert

Budget sentiments over, market's focus now shifts to RBI MPC meet on Feb 7

Budget 2025: Relief for homeowners as no tax on second self-occupied house

Budget 2025: NSUI advocates for increased education spending and reforms

Budget 2024-2025 explained, but through social media memes

Experts hail Rs 1.48 lakh cr Budget allocation for education, employment & skilling

Significant Budget Boost for J&K: Rs 42,277 Crore Allocated by Centre

Centre cuts customs duty on mobile phones, components to 15 pc; industry upbeat

Interim Budget 2024: Budget memes take over key points and highlights; netizens point out good, bad & ugly

Cabinet clears 7 railway projects worth ₹32,500 crore; to add 2,339 km to existing network

TN Budget: Rs 500 cr allocated for CM's breakfast scheme for schoolchildren

Karnataka Budget 2023: Key takeaways every state citizen must know

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