Union Budget 2018

Budget relief for middle class? FM Arun Jaitley may alter Income Tax slab

In his last Budget, Jaitley proposed to reduce existing rate of taxation of those with income between Rs 2.5 lakh to Rs 5 lakh from 10 percent to 5 percent.

Feb 01, 2018, 08:57 AM IST

Watch: Students' expectations from Budget 2018

This segment of Zee News brings to you highlights about Indian students expectations from Budget 2018. Watch this video for more information.

Feb 01, 2018, 08:56 AM IST

Know what Indian farmers expect from Budget 2018

This segment of Zee News brings to you highlights about Indian farmers expectations from Budget 2018. Watch this video for more information.

Feb 01, 2018, 08:55 AM IST

Union Budget 2018 to be India's first post implementation of GST

With excise duty and service tax being subsumed in the GST, the classifications in the forthcoming budget may undergo change.

Feb 01, 2018, 08:01 AM IST

When and where to watch Union Budget 2018 Live

The Union Budget 2018-19 would be the last full Budget of the BJP-led NDA government before the 2019 general elections. 

Feb 01, 2018, 07:43 AM IST

As India unveils budget, all eyes on fiscal deficit target

As Narendra Modi government gets set to unveil its 2018-19 budget on Thursday, all eyes will be on whether the authorities stay the course on containing the fiscal deficit, or whether they throw caution to the wind with a populist set of spending priorities.

Feb 01, 2018, 07:41 AM IST

Utmost secrecy, halwa and printing presses: How India's annual Budget is prepared

The customary 'halwa ceremony' marks the beginning of the period when over a 100 finance ministry officials and staff begin to remain in isolation till the time the Finance Minister reads out his speech.

Feb 01, 2018, 07:07 AM IST

Budget 2018: Jaitley says his budget benefits all; BJP calls it 'sabka saath, sabka vikas'

This Budget assumes even more importance as it is the last full budget of the Narendra Modi government, before the next Lok Sabha elections, expected in 2019.

Feb 01, 2018, 06:42 AM IST

Balancing fiscal prudence with populism: This Budget may be toughest yet for FM Arun Jaitley

The Budget, in view of upcoming assembly polls in eight states - including three major states ruled by the BJP - and general elections next year, may see new rural schemes and stepping up of funding towards existing programmes.

Feb 01, 2018, 06:22 AM IST

Challenges before Modi government in Jaitley's Union Budget 2018

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is slated to present Union Budget 2018 on Thursday.

Jan 31, 2018, 22:37 PM IST

Union Budget 2018-19: Here is what infra segment expects

Made part of Union Budget last year, Railways remains a key sector and its budget will be presented by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on February 1 once again. Historically, Railway Budget was presented separate from the main Budget but even though all of that changed in 2017, it is once again expected to attract maximum attention.

Jan 31, 2018, 21:26 PM IST

Union Budget 2018: What are the expectations across markets and corporate sectors

The Narendra Modi government will unveil its budget for the 2018/19 fiscal year on Thursday, with investors expecting increased investment in key areas such as agriculture, and a slew of incentives for businesses.

Jan 31, 2018, 21:13 PM IST

Union Budget 2018-19: Here is what banking sector expects

It is expected that the FM Jaitley will have a special focus on the banking sector in the Budget 2018-19.

Jan 31, 2018, 20:36 PM IST

Union Budget 2018-19: What are the expectation for agriculture sector

The agriculture sector is likely to get top priority in the Budget 2018.

Jan 31, 2018, 20:06 PM IST

Despite utmost importance, Indian budget less transparent: Anti-corruption watchdog

India's budget is considered "less transparent" as it provides limited information in the public domain, Transparency International India said.

Jan 31, 2018, 19:51 PM IST

Budget 2018: 5 things Modi government needs to do to keep investors` confidence

After the Economic Survey, much now depends on Union Budget that is all set to be presented tomorrow.

Jan 31, 2018, 17:16 PM IST

Budget to test investors' faith in Modi's government

Markets will be focused on how much India widens its fiscal deficit beyond the 3 percent of gross domestic product projected for 2018/19.

Jan 31, 2018, 17:03 PM IST

Union Budget 2018: What it holds for Banking & Telecom sectors

The Union Budget for 2018-19 is significant for the Modi government as it will be the first budget post the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax regime.

Jan 31, 2018, 16:10 PM IST

Union Budget 2018: Here's what the steel sector expects from the Modi govt

The Union Budget will be presented on February 1, 2018.

Jan 30, 2018, 20:30 PM IST

Union Budget 2018: Here is what insurance, real estate and tourism sector expect

These sector has been at the forefront of the Modi government agenda on account of its potential to propel economic growth significantly.

Jan 30, 2018, 20:20 PM IST