1 lakh digital villages in 5 years, promises Piyush Goyal in Interim Budget 2019
India currently has the lowest tarriffs for data and voice calls, said the FM.
Feb 01, 2019, 13:36 PM IST
Crore, Government, India: Most used words in Piyush Goyal's Interim Budget speech
The top ten words used in the Budget speech were: crore (80 times), will (76); Government (60), India (51), tax (45), years (36), lakh (32), year (29), also (28), increased (23).
Feb 01, 2019, 13:33 PM IST
Budget 2019: Allocation for Defence enhanced beyond Rs 3 lakh crore, says Goyal
Piyush Goyal said that the govt has disbursed over Rs 35,000 crore after implementing the scheme in true spirit. The govt has also announced substantial hike and additional allowances for armed forces. Watch this video to know more.
Feb 01, 2019, 13:28 PM IST
Budget 2019: 'Job seeker is now a job creator, India second largest hub for startups'
Finance Minister Piyush Goyal also said that in order to take the benefits of artificial intelligence, a special programme has been envisaged by the government. Nine priority areas have been identified for the same. Watch this video to know more.
Feb 01, 2019, 13:20 PM IST
Interim Budget 2019-2020: Read the full speech of Finance Minister Piyush Goyal
Finance Minister Piyush Goyal presented the Interim Budget on February 1, 2019.
Feb 01, 2019, 13:18 PM IST
Budget 2019: FM Piyush Goyal proposes mega pension scheme
During his budget speech, the Finance Minister proposed the launch of a pension scheme in which beneficiaries will be provided assured pension of Rs 3,000 per month. Watch this video to know more.
Feb 01, 2019, 13:14 PM IST
Budget 2019: Cow welfare one of the key focus of Modi govt, says Goyal
Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog to be set up for the upgradation of cow resources. Goyal said Modi government will not leave any stone unturned to respect the cows and work for their welfare. Watch this video to know more.
Feb 01, 2019, 13:04 PM IST
Interim Budget 2019: No tax for income up to Rs 5 lakh per year, standard deduction now Rs 50,000, gratuity limit Rs 20 lakh
Anyone with an annual income of up to Rs 5 lakh per year will not pay any tax up if he or she invests Rs 1.5 lakh under Section 80C in provident funds and other prescribed instruments.
Budget 2019: Full tax rebate for Rs 5 lakh income, says Piyush Goyal
In a major announcement during the budget speech, the Finance Minister proposed changes in tax slabs. He proposed full tax rebate for people earning up to Rs 5 lakh per year. He also offered further rebates against investments.
Feb 01, 2019, 13:00 PM IST
Budget 2019: Big push for farmers, Rs 6000 per year support through PM Kisan Yojana
Goyal announced that the government will provide assured income support to small and marginal farmers, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi has been approved. Under the scheme, small farmers have up to 2 hectare land will get direct income support of Rs 6000 per year. This income support will be transferred directly into the bank account of beneficiary farmers in three installments of Rs 2000 each and it will be totally funded by government of India.
Feb 01, 2019, 12:56 PM IST
Budget 2019: World’s largest behavioural change movement Swachh Bharat initiated, says Goyal
As a tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, world’s largest behavioural change movement Swachh Bharat initiated; more than 98% rural sanitation coverage has been achieved; more than 5.45 lakh villages declared ODF: mindset change achieved, becoming a Jan Andolan, said the Interim FM.
Feb 01, 2019, 12:36 PM IST
Budget 2019: We have broken the back of back-breaking inflation, says Piyush Goyal
Inflation is a hidden and unfair tax; from 10.1% during 2009-14, we have broken the back of back-breaking inflation, said Goyal. Watch this video to know more.
Feb 01, 2019, 12:32 PM IST
Road construction trebled under Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana: FM Piyush Goyal
Goyal, who presented the budget as interim finance minister in place of ailing Arun Jaitley.
Feb 01, 2019, 12:25 PM IST
Interim Budget 2019: Government steps up rural funding in last budget before election, deficit rises
The NDA government poured extra money into support for farmers and a rural jobs programme, delivering on Friday its last budget before a general election due by May with the clear aim of winning over votes.
Feb 01, 2019, 12:24 PM IST
Budget 2019: Finance Minister Piyush Goyal begins speech
India is solidly back on track and marching towards growth and prosperity, said Goyal as he began his first Budget speech. Watch this video to know more.
Feb 01, 2019, 12:24 PM IST
Interim Budget 2019: Defence budget goes past Rs 3 lakh crore for the first time
Goyal announced that more money will be sanctioned for the defence forces over and above announced in the Interim Budget 2019 if there is a need for it.
Feb 01, 2019, 12:10 PM IST
Interim Budget 2019: Big bonanza announced for farmers
Here's are the top announcements for farmers:
Feb 01, 2019, 11:47 AM IST
Budget 2019 to focus upon farmers, middle class
Union Finance Minister Piyush Goyal will present the interim budget before the house at 11 AM. This is the sixth and final budget of Prime Minister Narendra Modi led government. PM Modi is expected to try and shore up its political support with big ticket farm giveaways and tax cuts for the middle class, months before elections. Watch this video to know more.
Feb 01, 2019, 11:34 AM IST
Cabinet meeting ahead of presentation of Budget 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Parliament. Cabinet meeting ahead of the presentation of Budget.
Feb 01, 2019, 11:22 AM IST
FM Piyush Goyal arrives at the Parliament with the Budget briefcase
FM Piyush Goyal arrives at the Parliament with the Budget briefcase. Watch this video to know more.
Feb 01, 2019, 11:16 AM IST
