Economic Survey 2022: Over Rs 1,500 crore paid by DICGC to 1.2 lakh depositors of defaulting banks
The deposit insurance coverage that began with Rs 1,500 in 1961, was raised gradually to Rs 1 lakh in 1993.
Feb 01, 2022, 08:18 AM IST
Budget 2022: Taxpayers hope for a hike in tax rebate, standard deduction limits
Taxpayers are hoping that the finance minister will increase the cap on tax rebate, besides offering other measures to provide a sigh of relief to the common man.
Feb 01, 2022, 08:11 AM IST
Budget 2022: Good news for PPF account holders! Investment limit may be doubled, announcement likely today
In its pre-Budget memorandum, the ICAI has made various suggestions under section 80C –one of which pertains to Public Provident Fund.
Feb 01, 2022, 08:09 AM IST
Union Budget 2022: No change in Income Tax bracket, 30% tax on virtual currency, sops for MSMEs announced
This is Sitharaman's fourth straight Union Budget when she presents financial statements and tax proposals for fiscal year 2022-23 (April 2022 to March 2023).
Feb 01, 2022, 07:57 AM IST
Delhi has replaced Bengaluru as start-up capital: Economic Survey
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal took to Twitter to congratulate the national capital. "Congrats Delhi for yet another achievement. Delhi with 5,000 start-ups replaces Bengaluru as start-up capital.
Feb 01, 2022, 07:45 AM IST
Budget 2022 live streaming: When and where to watch FM Sitharaman’s Lok Sabha speech
The live streaming of the Budget 2022 presentation will begin at 11 am on Tuesday, February 1.
Feb 01, 2022, 07:37 AM IST
FM Nirmala Sitharaman to present Union Budget 2022 today: Here are some interesting facts and history
Independent India's first budget was presented on November 26, 1947 by the then Finance Minister R K Shanmukham Chetty.
Feb 01, 2022, 07:30 AM IST
Budget 2022: FM Nirmala Sitharaman likely to announce boosting measures to spur economic growth
The Finance minister is expected to announce more spending on roads, railways, besides higher subsidies for affordable housing.
Feb 01, 2022, 06:28 AM IST
Economic Survey 2022 tabled in Parliament: Read key highlights
Indian economy estimated to grow by 9.2 percent in real terms in 2021-22 (as per first advanced estimates) subsequent to a contraction of 7.3 percent in 2020-21.
Jan 31, 2022, 16:40 PM IST
Budget Session 2022: ‘Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile’ trinity empowered citizens, says President Kovind
President Ram Nath Kovind said the impact of Jan Dhan-Aadhaar-Mobile or JAM trinity is clearly visible.
Jan 31, 2022, 14:54 PM IST
Read Full Text: President Ram Nath Kovind's address to Joint Sitting of two Houses of Parliament
Here is the Read Full Text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the Joint Sitting of two Houses of Parliament
Jan 31, 2022, 14:15 PM IST
Equities rise further post tabling of Economic Survey 2022; Sensex up 1,000 points
The Economic Survey is an annual report card on the health of the economy which examines the performance of every sector and suggests future guidance.
Jan 31, 2022, 14:00 PM IST
Economic Survey 2022: Services sector hardest hit by Covid-19 pandemic
The Economic Survey expects the services sector to grow by 8.2 per cent in the ongoing financial year following last year’s 8.4 per cent contraction.
Jan 31, 2022, 13:55 PM IST
Budget Session 2022: Rs 1 lakh crore sanctioned for 1,000 schemes to boost agriculture, says President Kovind
President Kovind said approximately Rs 1 lakh crore has been sanctioned for 1,000 schemes to boost the agriculture sector in India.
Jan 31, 2022, 13:13 PM IST
Economic Survey 2021-22 tabled in Lok Sabha, forecasts 8-8.5% GDP growth in FY23
The Economic Survey details the state of the economy ahead of the government's Budget for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2022.
Jan 31, 2022, 13:08 PM IST
Budget Session 2022: President Kovind lauds 'Digital India' initiative, says Centre working on developing 5G
President Ram Nath Kovind appreciated the vision of the government for the success of the country's UPI platform.
Jan 31, 2022, 13:00 PM IST
Budget Session 2022: MSMEs backbone of India’s economy, says President Kovind
Kovind said that more than 60,000 start-ups set up in 56 different sectors have created 6 lakh new jobs in the country since 2016.
Jan 31, 2022, 12:42 PM IST
Budget Session 2022: 60,000 startups created 6 lakh jobs since 2016, says President Kovind
President Ram Nath Kovind said that India's startup eco-system is an example of the endless new possibilities that are rapidly taking shape under the leadership of our youth.
Jan 31, 2022, 12:29 PM IST
What to expect for Railways in Budget 2022: Better facilities, high speed trains, electrification
This year the budget for railways will focus on making long-distance travel comfortable, and enhancing the connectivity in metro cities as well as the Northeast region.
Jan 31, 2022, 10:32 AM IST
Economic Survey 2022 as it happened: FM Nirmala Sitharaman tables Survey, FY22 GDP growth seen at 9.2%
One of the most-watched numbers in the pre-Budget Economic Survey, authored by a team led by Chief Economic Advisor (CEA), is the projection of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the next fiscal.
Jan 31, 2022, 10:07 AM IST
