Budget 2018

TDP-BJP on brink of separation? Chandrababu Naidu holds key party meet to discuss alliance

Chandrababu Naidu is upset with the allocation of funds for Andhra Pradesh in the Union Budget 2018 despite its request for additional funds.

Feb 04, 2018, 12:25 PM IST

In Jaitley's Budget, Space department tasked to deliver 3 earth observation, 2 communication satellites

The Department of Space has been allocated Rs 8,936.97 crore in the Budget for various space-related projects. It has also been tasked to achieve certain targets - deliver three earth observation, two communication satellites - next fiscal.

Feb 04, 2018, 11:09 AM IST

Arun Jaitley's exclusive interview with Zee Media: Read full transcript here

In an exclusive interview to Zee Media, FM Jaitley says Budget 2018 is not populist but popular.

Feb 03, 2018, 19:44 PM IST

Highlights: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley's interview to Zee after Union Budget 2018

In an exclusive interview to Zee media, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday defended his Budget and stated that he has tried to give maximum relief to the salaried class.

Feb 03, 2018, 17:28 PM IST

Opinion: Budget 2018 was more than just about elections, it may lead to long-term growth

We may be looking at the Budget from the wrong angle.

Feb 03, 2018, 11:48 AM IST

'ModiCare' will be cashless, will roll out from next year: Arun Jaitley

The model is being worked out between NITI Aayog and Health Ministry and will be implemented in the next financial year.

Feb 02, 2018, 13:40 PM IST

Paying premium to insurance companies is not universal health care

The budget placed by the Finance Minister has only shown that the government has practically run out of ideas.

Feb 02, 2018, 13:16 PM IST

Union Budget invested in Railways without giving in to populism

Amidst all the “last budget” euphoria and the high expectations from the general public of it, the budget outlay details for the Indian Railway went relatively unnoticed. And possibly this was the prime reason for merging the Railways budget with the Union budget. Significant reforms are needed in Indian Railways whilst keeping populism at bay.

Feb 02, 2018, 13:03 PM IST

Union Budget 2018: All you need to know

This segment of Zee News brings to you all the information on Union Budget 2018 which was tabled in Parliament on Feb 1st. Watch this clip to know more.

Feb 02, 2018, 12:49 PM IST

Since the debacle of 1962, Indian defence gets lowest budgetary allocation

India’s Defence Budget FY 18-19 registered only a marginal increase.

Feb 02, 2018, 12:23 PM IST

In terms of job creation, Union Budget has little to offer

Amidst the clamour of commentary around the Union Budget yesterday and today, one issue is conspicuous by its absence: jobs.

Feb 02, 2018, 12:15 PM IST

News at a glance: February 2, 2018

Feb 02, 2018, 10:10 AM IST

Union Budget 2018: No bill needed to claim Rs 40K standard deduction

The deduction of flat Rs 40,000 will be applicable to every salary earner and they can straightaway claim it.

Feb 02, 2018, 07:24 AM IST

NITI Aayog CEO hails Union Budget, call it 'transformational'

NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Thursday hailed the Union Budget 2018.

Feb 02, 2018, 00:45 AM IST

Budget focuses on structural issues, not populism: Bibek Debroy

PM's Economic Advisory Council chairman Bibek Debroy on Thursday welcomed the announcements made in the Union Budget 2018-19.

Feb 01, 2018, 23:38 PM IST

Telangana disappointed over Union Budget

Telangana on Thursday expressed its disappointment over the meagre allocations made for the state in the Union Budget for 2018-19.

Feb 01, 2018, 23:03 PM IST

Union Budget 2018: Glad Centre emulated Goa's medical insurance scheme, says CM Manohar Parrikar

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said that he was glad that the state government`s universal health insurance scheme had been emulated by the Centre.

Feb 01, 2018, 22:58 PM IST

Opposition terms Budget 2018-19 'defeatist, big letdown, rhetoric'

"Defeatist", "big letdown" and "rhetoric" was how the Congress and Left parties described the Union Budget 2018-19.

Feb 01, 2018, 22:51 PM IST

Union Budget will ensure balanced growth: Maharashtra Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar

Maharashtra Finance Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar on Thursday said the Union Budget gives priority to balanced development of rural and urban areas.

Feb 01, 2018, 22:47 PM IST

Education budget up by 6%, shrinks in relation to total outlay

Arun Jaitley increased the allocation for education during 2018-19 by 6.68 percent from last year to Rs 85,000 crore.

Feb 01, 2018, 22:33 PM IST