Union Budget 2017

Supreme Court seeks material in support of plea against presentation of Budget

The Centre has already decided to convene the Budget Session of Parliament from January 31 to present the Budget for 2017-18 fiscal the very next day.  

Jan 13, 2017, 14:03 PM 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

Budget 2017 : Expert outlook and suggestions on Auto sector from budget 2017

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Jan 12, 2017, 16:52 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

SMEV seeks tax incentives, other financial support in Budget

The Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV) has sought from the government subsidies, tax incentives and easy credit in the upcoming Union Budget to boost the growth of the sector.

Jan 12, 2017, 16:06 PM IST

Union budget may give relief in income tax

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Jan 11, 2017, 12:30 PM IST

Budget 2017: India wants more jobs, low housing schemes and focus on farmers

With less than a month left for the Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to present his third Union Budget under the Narendra Modi government on February 1, expectations from the public are already high.

Jan 10, 2017, 22:09 PM IST

Auto industry pins hope on Budget to boost consumer sentiment

Hit hard by demonetisation, auto industry is pinning hopes on the upcoming Budget to boost consumer sentiment and looking for concrete incentives to promote fleet modernisation as well as electric vehicles.

Jan 10, 2017, 15:55 PM IST

Budget date decided much in advance of EC's poll announcement, not a move to influence voters: Arun Jaitley

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said the date for presenting the Union Budget on February 1 was decided much in advance of the EC's announcement of Punjab polls three days later, dismissing Opposition allegation that the budget was scheduled keeping in view the state elections.

Jan 08, 2017, 22:09 PM IST

Defence Ministry eyeing enhanced allocation in budget: Subhash R​ Bhamre

The Defence Ministry has pushed for enhanced allocation in the upcoming budget, Minister of State for Defence, Subhash R Bhamre indicated on Thursday.

Jan 05, 2017, 18:49 PM IST

Arun Jaitley to hold pre-Budget consultations with states today

In the pre-budget consultations with the state ministers, Jaitley will hear their expectations from the Union Budget, which is likely to be presented in Parliament on February 1.

Jan 04, 2017, 09:39 AM IST

CCPA recommends Budget Session from January 31; Union Budget on February 1

The Budget Session is normally convened in the last week of February but this year the government is looking set to convene the longest session of Parliament in the last week of January.

Jan 03, 2017, 11:43 AM IST

CCPA to meet today to take call on advancing Budget Session

The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (CCPA) will meet on Tuesday to take a call on advancing the Budget Session of Parliament to the last week of January.

Jan 03, 2017, 09:18 AM IST

Arun Jaitley rejects rumours about hike in capital gains tax; says interpretation of PM's speech absolutely erroneous

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday refuted media reports that the government could introduce long term capital gains tax in the upcoming Union Budget in February.

Dec 25, 2016, 19:12 PM IST

Presentation of Union Budget being advanced by about a month: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that the presentation of Union Budget is being advanced by about a month to ensure speedier implementation of projects and schemes.

Oct 26, 2016, 19:18 PM IST

Budget merger: Railway Board officials brief Parliamentary panel on implications of govt decision

Railway Board officials briefed a Parliamentary panel on the implications of the government's decision to merge the railway budget with the general budget.

Oct 21, 2016, 19:21 PM IST

Budget 2017 likely to be presented on February 1; decision on date this week

The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet on Wednesday or Thursday to decide on the date for Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to present the budget for 2017-18.

Oct 18, 2016, 12:53 PM IST

Budget 2017 can come on 31st January

Modi government can present budget before the time around 31st January. to know more watch the full news story.

Aug 22, 2016, 10:40 AM IST