budget 2020

Union Budget 2020: PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, JP Nadda call it visionary; Opposition criticises, slams govt for 'all talk'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Budget for its "vision and action". Hailing the budget, the PM said it will accelerate economic growth, financially empower every citizen and strengthen the foundation of the economy in the new decade.

Feb 01, 2020, 22:09 PM IST

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DNA: Non Stop News; Feb 01, 2020

This segment of DNA brings to you important stories of the day. Watch this video for more information.

Feb 01, 2020, 21:50 PM IST

Budget 2020: Indian aid to neighbours around Rs 5,000 crore; Nepal sees cut of Rs 400 crore

Bhutan continued to see maximum allocation in the Budget at Rs 2,884.65 crore with Afghanistan getting Rs 400 crore, Maldives and Myanmar getting Rs 300 crore each and Bangladesh and Sri Lanka getting Rs 200 crore each.

Feb 01, 2020, 21:32 PM IST

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This Budget will boost India's Economy: I&B Minister

India's Information and Broadcast minister Prakash Javadekar said that this budget will be helpful to boost India's economy.

Feb 01, 2020, 21:26 PM IST

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman talks Exclusively with Zee News

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman explains Budget 2020 on Zee News. Watch it here.

Feb 01, 2020, 20:52 PM IST

Top news of the day, February 1, 2020

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday (February 1) proposed to simplify the Income-Tax law while presenting the Union Budget 2020-21 in Parliament to provide relief to individual taxpayers.

Feb 01, 2020, 20:51 PM IST

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Whats for you In Budget 2020? Watch full analysis here

Budget 2020 proposes a new tax regime that includes reductions of income tax slabs to reduce income tax rates and the total tax payable by individuals. Income between Rs 12.5 lakh and Rs 15 lakh will be taxed 25% less than the current 30%. Income above Rs 15 lakh will be subject to 30% tax.

Feb 01, 2020, 20:46 PM IST

All tax exemptions will have to go eventually, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Speaking at a press conference after presenting her second budget, FM said income tax cuts follow a reduction in corporate tax rates in September last year and in the same manner, with or without exemptions.

Feb 01, 2020, 20:38 PM IST

Union Budget 2020: Tax deduction on affordable housing loans extended by one year

FM Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced a proposal to extend additional deductions of up to Rs 1.5 lakh for the interest paid on loans for the purchase of affordable houses, up to March 2021.

Feb 01, 2020, 20:24 PM IST

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Taal Thok Ke: Will PM Modi's Budget work for India's current economic condition?

Taal Thok Ke: This is a special segment of Taal Thok Ke which brings to you panel discussion on concurrent issues. Today's topic is Will PM Modi's Budget work for India's current economic condition?

Feb 01, 2020, 19:52 PM IST

Budget proposes to remove DDT, it will lead to estimated annual revenue forgone of Rs 25,000 crore

While presenting the Union Budget 2020-21 in Parliament on Saturday, the Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman said, “The dividend shall be taxed only in the hands of the recipients at their applicable rates.”

Feb 01, 2020, 19:26 PM IST

Vivad Se Vishwas scheme proposed to reduce litigations in direct taxes; scheme open till June 30

Under the proposed ‘Vivad Se Vishwas’ scheme, the Finance Minister said that a taxpayer would be required to pay only the amount of the disputed taxes and will get a complete waiver of interest and penalty provided he pays by March 31, 2020.

Feb 01, 2020, 17:47 PM IST

Budget 2020: New income tax regime and exemptions

The new and simplified personal income tax regime wherein income tax rates will be significantly reduced for the individual taxpayers who forgo certain deductions and exemptions.

Feb 01, 2020, 17:46 PM IST

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Honest taxpayers need not to fear of the govt: Finance Minister

After presenting the budget 2020, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a press conference and said that honest taxpayers need not fear the government. Taxpayers will not be bothered at all because the Government of India respects its taxpayers.

Feb 01, 2020, 17:38 PM IST

New reforms announced in Union Budget 2020 will give push to economy: PM Narendra Modi

"New reforms announced in Budget will give a push to the economy. Govt has announced many measures in Budget to push employment in the country," the Prime Minister said.

Feb 01, 2020, 17:20 PM IST

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman after presenting the budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting her second Union Budget for the fiscal year 2020-21. She said 'The government is committed to doubling farmers' income by 2022'. She proposed to allocate Rs 2.83 lakh crore for agriculture and irrigation.

Feb 01, 2020, 17:16 PM IST

Union Budget 2020: Cigarettes, tobacco, footwear costlier; imported newsprint, raw sugar, agro products, skimmed milk cheaper

Here’s a look at the things that are set to become costly and those whose prices will see a drop after the presentation of Union Budget 2020 in Parliament.

Feb 01, 2020, 16:48 PM IST

Budget 2020 proposes 8 new museums, allocates Rs 2,500 crore to boost tourism

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday (February 1) proposed to allocate Rs 2,500 crores in 2020-21 for the tourism sector in the Union Budget 2020-21, making India an attractive destination for both international and domestic tourists.

Feb 01, 2020, 16:46 PM IST

Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2020 at a glance: Here's how Centre earns Re 1 and spends it

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday presented her second Union Budget that focussed towards boosting India's economic growth and maintaining the fiscal disciple. Sitharaman, 60, broke her own record of a 2-hour-17- minute-long maiden Budget speech in July 2019. This was the longest Budget speech by any finance minister.

Feb 01, 2020, 16:26 PM IST