Top 5 expectations of the Farm sector from Budget 2018
The farm sector is the spine of the Indian economy that provides employment to half of the total workforce in India and contributes a major chunk to the country's GDP.
Jan 30, 2018, 16:45 PM IST
After Economic Survey, much now depends on Union Budget
There are various other aspects of the economy that will hopefully be addressed when Finance Minister Arun Jaitley stands up in Parliament on the fateful day.
Jan 30, 2018, 15:47 PM IST
Union Budget 2018: What are major expectations for Railways
Historically, Railway Budget has been separate from the Union Budget in India. All of that changed in 2017 when the two budgets were merged. However, the significance of budget for Railway sector remains as important as ever.
Jan 30, 2018, 15:06 PM IST
Union Budget 2018: Expectations across markets and corporate sectors
The government is widely expected to increase spending to ensure growth recaptures momentum, but most investors expect it to be prudent as loosening fiscal deficit targets by too much would likely spark a sell-off in the bond market.
Jan 30, 2018, 14:11 PM IST
Union Budget 2018: Different moods of Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian
One of the few men to watch out for ahead of Union Budget 2018-19 is Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian. Amid heated debates, discussions and prediction, here's taking a look at his different moods - on a lighter note.
Jan 30, 2018, 11:41 AM IST
Union Budget 2018-19: Major expectations of common man from Arun Jaitley
No one is more powerful in a democracy than an individual. A citizen, a voter and a human being with expectations, his and her voting rights serves as a source of enormous power. Will Union Budget 2018-19 respect the power and address needs and desires of people of India?
Jan 30, 2018, 11:05 AM IST
Budget 2018: Know your Finance Minister - Arun Jaitley
Let us take a look at some of the important events in the life of FM Arun Jaitley that have made him what he is today.
Jan 30, 2018, 09:52 AM IST
Budget 2018: Know the Union Budget Trivia
The Budget process has its roots in the Bombay Plan of 1944.
Jan 30, 2018, 09:14 AM IST
Budget 2018: Interesting facts about Union Budget
Budget was first introduced in India on 7th April, 1860 from East-India Company to British Crown.
Jan 30, 2018, 09:09 AM IST
Budget 2018: All you want to know about Union Budget
Ending a a colonial-era prictice, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will present the Union Budget 2018-19 on first day of February.
Jan 30, 2018, 09:06 AM IST
Union Budget 2018: Insurance sector and expectations from the Modi govt
Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana farmers pay a very nominal premium and get a full claim for the crop damage.
Jan 30, 2018, 00:13 AM IST
Budget 2018: Here is what retail sector is expecting from FM Arun Jaitley
In the run up to the budget, retailers have asked the government to simplify GST system and grant industry status to the sector for easier access to finance and attract more investments.
Jan 29, 2018, 17:12 PM IST
Budget 2018: Mutual fund body expects increase in benefit of Section 80C
Industry body CII has demanded that the holding period for units of debt mutual fund must be restored to 12 months from 36 months to qualify as long-term capital gains and bring it at par with equity market.
Jan 29, 2018, 17:06 PM IST
First Economic survey after approval of recommendations on 7th Pay Commission allowances
In a bonanza to 48 lakh central government employees, the Union Cabinet in June approved recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission with 34 modifications.
Jan 29, 2018, 16:21 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind kicks off Budget Session of Parliament; says target is to ensure housing for all by 2022
President Kovind also spoke about the introduction of Goods and Services Tax to bring in transparency and make tax system easier.
Jan 29, 2018, 12:16 PM IST
Economic Survey 2018 to be tabled in Parliament today: 5 things need to know
The Economic Survey of India will be tabled later in the day.
Jan 29, 2018, 10:56 AM IST
This Parliament Session is more than just Budget 2018: Here is the full agenda
Here is a full list of the legislative agenda for Budget Session 2018.
Jan 29, 2018, 09:09 AM IST
First day of Budget Session: President Kovind's joint address, Economic Survey 2018
Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian, who has overseen the preparation of the Economic Survey, had announced a webpage that would put the key document in the public domain.
Budget Session: PM Narendra Modi, Opposition leaders to hold all-party meet on Sunday
The first leg of the Budget Session will be between January 29 and February 9, 2018.
Jan 27, 2018, 22:56 PM IST
