Union Budget

National Health Insurance scheme lacks adequate allocation, will only serve insurance companies: Experts

Some experts feel that National Health Insurance scheme would only benefit insurance companies.

Feb 1, 2018

Union Budget 2018: Sports Ministry gets Rs 351 crore funds increase, SAI's budget reduced

The Khelo India Games have received a major boost in the Budget 2018. Funds have been increased to Rs 520.09 crore for the 2018-19 fiscal year.

Feb 1, 2018

Budget 2018: The best GIFs that capture the anger of the middle class

India's salaried classes feel terribly let down by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's budget, which has offered little in the form of tax breaks.

Feb 1, 2018

Will Jaitley's thumbs up to blockchain lead to govt's own cryptocurrency?

Has the issue of cryptocurrencies in India settled once and for all? Some are still hopeful as the government set to 'utilise' the blockchain.

Feb 1, 2018

Budget 2018: What is cheaper and what is costlier?

Cars, motorcycles and cigarettes will now cost you more.

Feb 1, 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

Smartphones to be dearer as Union Budget proposes to raise customs duty

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has proposed to raise the customs duty on mobile phones from 15 percent to 20 percent in Union Budget 2018.

Feb 1, 2018

No change in personal tax rate: What salaried class got from Budget 2018

Budget 2018 disappointed the salaried class with no changes in tax exemption rates and tax slabs.

Feb 1, 2018

Jaitley's plan to make Hawai-chappal-wearing citizens take the hawai jahaz

From increasing airport capacity to WiFi in all trains and stations, Budget 2018 is a pro-transport sector.

Feb 1, 2018

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Will the return of long-term capital gains tax temper markets bull run?

For retail investors, the move takes away one of the most immediate rewards of equity investment -- the tax free returns if the investment is held for more than a year.

Feb 1, 2018

Twitterati lash out after Jaitley dashes their Income-Tax hopes

Jaitley's decision has taken the social media by storm.

Feb 1, 2018

Budget 2018: Development schemes in focus

The FM focused on certain schemes in his Union Budget 2018 speech.

Feb 1, 2018

Union Budget 2018: Top numbers to watch out for

Arun Jaitley will present the Union Budget 2018 in Parliament on February 1. Here are the top numbers to look out for:

Feb 1, 2018

Politics of Budget 2018: This year, the exercise will look way beyond 2019

Union Budget 2018 may be broad-based, but it will have regional and political undercurrents.

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

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Union Budget

National Health Insurance scheme lacks adequate allocation, will only serve insurance companies: Experts

Union Budget 2018: Sports Ministry gets Rs 351 crore funds increase, SAI's budget reduced

Budget 2018: The best GIFs that capture the anger of the middle class

Will Jaitley's thumbs up to blockchain lead to govt's own cryptocurrency?

Budget 2018: What is cheaper and what is costlier?

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

Smartphones to be dearer as Union Budget proposes to raise customs duty

No change in personal tax rate: What salaried class got from Budget 2018

Jaitley's plan to make Hawai-chappal-wearing citizens take the hawai jahaz

Will the return of long-term capital gains tax temper markets bull run?

Twitterati lash out after Jaitley dashes their Income-Tax hopes

Budget 2018: Development schemes in focus

Union Budget 2018: Top numbers to watch out for

Politics of Budget 2018: This year, the exercise will look way beyond 2019

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

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]