Budget 2017 news

Union Budget 2017-18: Has FM softened demonetisation blow by announcing tax sops?

Amidst heightened expectations and hopes Finance Minister Arun presented Union Budget 2017-18 by rewarding the common man with income tax sops.

Feb 01, 2017, 15:51 PM IST

Budget 2017: Tax relief on capital gains for property sale proposed

The government also plans to extend the basket of financial instruments in which the capital gains can be invested without payment of tax.

Feb 01, 2017, 15:24 PM IST

Union Budget 2017: Cash donation to political parties capped at Rs 2,000; further funding through Electoral Bonds

Finance Minister Arun Jaitely has said that the political party can receive maximum donation up to Rs 2,000 in cash from one person. This is down from the earlier limit of Rs 20,000.

Feb 01, 2017, 15:09 PM IST

Union Budget 2017-18: Full Text

Here is the Full Text of the Union Budget 2017-18.

Feb 01, 2017, 14:51 PM IST

Union Budget 2017: As it happened

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday proposed to reduce existing rate of taxation of those with income between 2.5 lakh to 5 lakh from 10 percent to 5 percent while presenting the Union Budget 2017.

Feb 01, 2017, 12:56 PM IST

Union Budget 2017 to be presented by FM Arun Jaitley in Parliament today

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will present the Union Budget for the 2017-18 fiscal on Wednesday aimed at boosting economic growth through additional spending.

Feb 01, 2017, 08:23 AM IST

Banks eyeing big-ticket reforms in Budget: Survey

Banks expect Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to announce a slew of measures for the sector in Budget 2017-18, including a hike in FDI limit for public sector lenders to 49 per cent and additional capital infusion to boost credit growth, according to a report.

Jan 30, 2017, 00:05 AM IST

Crisil launches new credit rating framework for infrastructure projects

In order to facilitate greater participation from long-term investors and lenders, rating agency Crisil on Thursday announced launch of a new credit rating system for infrastructure projects.

Jan 12, 2017, 17:08 PM IST

NAREDCO demands infrastructure status, tax incentives for housing sector in Union Budget

In order to effect a revival of real estate sector, realtors' apex body NAREDCO on Thursday demanded infrastructure status to housing and tax incentives for home buyers and developers in the upcoming Union Budget.

Jan 12, 2017, 16:49 PM IST

Budget 2017 : Exclusive conversation with Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Group

Exclusive conversation with Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Group. Watch complete news story to get the detailed news updates!

Jan 09, 2017, 20:00 PM IST

Finance Ministry seeks Twitterati vote on focus of Budget 2017-18

With less than a month remaining for budget presentation, Finance Ministry on Friday invited suggestions from Twitterati on what should be the focus of the Budget for 2017-18 to be unveiled on February 1.

Jan 06, 2017, 18:51 PM IST