Ensure success of Budget Session, PM Modi urges political leaders at all-party meet
The Budget Session will open with the customary address of the President to a joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
Jan 28, 2018, 19:05 PM IST
Ensure no tax evasion, make entry on borders easy: Arun Jaitley emphasises on twin role of Customs Department
Speaking about the evolving role of the Customs Department, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said the department was facing a twin challenge.
Jan 27, 2018, 17:43 PM IST
Housing for all likely to get a push in Union Budget
According to sources, an increase in interest subsidy for houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana may be announced in the Budget.
Jan 26, 2018, 17:17 PM IST
Housing for all likely to get a push in Union Budget
According to sources, an increase in interest subsidy for houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana may be announced.
Jan 26, 2018, 14:21 PM IST
Budget 2018: Here’s how govt plans to make train journeys safer
Initially, CCTV cam eras will be installed in as many as 11,000 trains and 8500 railway stations.
Jan 23, 2018, 07:33 AM IST
Pre-Budget expectations 2018: What higher education in India needs
Dr P Venkat Rangan
Jan 22, 2018, 13:37 PM IST
Will Modi govt announce health insurance of upto Rs 5 lakh for all in Union Budget 2018?
Currently, only around 4 percent of the population in the country has health insurance coverage.
Jan 18, 2018, 11:19 AM IST
Railway Budget to provide for installation of escalators and lifts at all major stations
The Rail Budget, merged with the main Budget, will be unveiled by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in Parliament on February 1.
Jan 17, 2018, 15:41 PM IST
Assocham seeks 10% import duty on chemical pulp
The industry body has also sought policy measures to facilitate private sector participation in plantation development programmes.
Jan 16, 2018, 17:03 PM IST
Food subsidy bill may swell by 10% in 2018-19 Budget
The 2018-19 Union Budget will be presented on February 1.
Jan 16, 2018, 15:20 PM IST
Budget 2018: Allocation for agri-research likely to go up 15%
The Union Budget for 2018-19 will be presented on February 1.
Jan 12, 2018, 14:20 PM IST
Union Budget 2018: Road Ministry likely to get 71,000 crore
It will be Modi government’s last full budget before Lok Sabha elections of 2019.
Jan 11, 2018, 12:48 PM IST
PM-economists meet: Job, farm, manufacturing, exports focus areas
Ahead of the Union Budget, Modi brainstormed with economists and experts on the state of the economy as the government looks to revive growth which is estimated to hit a four-year low.
Jan 11, 2018, 10:06 AM IST
Budget 2018: Aerated fruit drinks likely to get cheaper
In the upcoming Budget the government my remove 12 percent cess on the aerated fruit drinks.
Jan 10, 2018, 12:09 PM IST
Tax relief for middle class? Here's what Arun Jaitley is likely to announce in Modi govt's Budget
Will Jaitley tinker the tax slab?
Jan 09, 2018, 23:38 PM IST
Union Budget 2018: Govt may announce extension on transitional tax credit scheme
TRAN-1 is to be filed by those businesses that are keen to claim credit for taxes paid before the launch of GST on 1 July.
Jan 09, 2018, 13:58 PM IST
Budget 2018: Govt may dole out tax sops to woo middle class
A section in the government wants to ensure the vocal segment is rewarded although the fiscal costs will be weighed.
Jan 08, 2018, 11:31 AM IST
Union Budget 2018: Government plans to boost tourism, travel
India`s tourism sector grew over 10 percent in the six months ending September, compared to near 8 percent in the year-ago period.
Jan 05, 2018, 17:37 PM IST
Union Budget 2018 to be presented on February 1
The Budget 2018 comes months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bold decision to roll out the GST.
Jan 05, 2018, 14:47 PM IST
Govt to announce 2018 as year of women`s safety in Rail Budget
The Railways might use part of the Nirbhaya Fund to install CCTV cameras in ladies coaches.
Jan 05, 2018, 10:44 AM IST
