Union Budget 2021-22: Tier-2 cities, peripheral areas of Tier-1 cities to get 'MetroLite' and 'MetroNeo'
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for the year 2021-22 in the lower house of the parliament on Monday (February 1). The public transport system in urban areas got a major boost in the Budget.
Feb 01, 2021, 18:48 PM IST
Union Budget 2021: Sports takes cut of Rs 230.78 crore, Khelo India sees biggest reduction
In the last financial year, the government had allocated Rs 2826.92 crore for sports, which was later revised to Rs 1800.15 crore because of the lack of activity caused by the pandemic. This year's allocated amount is Rs 795.99 crore more than the revised budget of 2020-21.
Feb 01, 2021, 18:48 PM IST
Exclusive: Know what Baba Ramdev says on Union Budget 2021
In this video, watch what Baba Ramdev said on Union Budget 2021, earlier on Monday presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament of India.
Feb 01, 2021, 18:48 PM IST
Taal Thok Ke: Is it just cry written in middle-class' luck?
In this segment of Taal Thok Ke, we bring you a panel discussion on concurrent issues. Today's topic of debate: Is it just cry written in middle-class' luck?
Feb 01, 2021, 18:46 PM IST
Union Budget 2021: Sensex skyrockets 2,315 points as pro-growth Budget unleashes animal spirits
Tabling the Budget for 2021-22 in Parliament, the finance minister proposed more than doubling healthcare spending, enhancing capital expenditure to Rs 5.54 lakh crore and and introduced an agri infra cess of up to 100 percent on some goods to create post-harvest infrastructure for improving farmers' income.
Feb 01, 2021, 18:03 PM IST
Union Budget 2021-22: Rs. 35,000 crore allocated for Covid-19 vaccine
Development of COVID-19 vaccines found a pride of place in the Union Budget. Rs. 35,000 crore have been allocated for COVID-19 vaccine in BE 2021-22. “I am committed to provide further funds if required”, the Finance Minister further said.
Feb 01, 2021, 18:01 PM IST
Union Budget 2021-22: FM Sitharaman makes key announcements on LIC IPO, disinvestment
Unveiling the Disinvestment/Strategic Disinvestment Policy, Sitharaman said four sectors -- Atomic energy, Space and Defence; Transport and Telecommunications; Power, Petroleum, Coal and other minerals; and Banking, Insurance and financial services -- would be strategic sectors.
Feb 01, 2021, 17:53 PM IST
Union Budget 2021-22: FM proposes increase of 137 per cent in Budget for Health and well-being
The World Health Organisation has repeatedly stressed the importance of clean water, sanitation, and clean environment, as a prerequisite to achieving universal health, the Budget has made a significant allocation to these sectors.
Feb 01, 2021, 17:33 PM IST
Union Budget 2021-22: FM Sitharaman announces Rs 3,05,984 crore for power reforms
Sitharaman also pointed towards the monopolies of distribution companies across the country and proposed to put in place a competitive framework to give consumers alternatives to choose from among more than one distribution companies.
Feb 01, 2021, 17:23 PM IST
Union Budget 2021: FM Nirmala Sitharaman sets the tone for AtmaNirbhar Bharat, post-COVID recovery
Laying a vision for AatmaNirbhar Bharat in the Union Budget 2021, she said this is an expression of 130 crore Indians who have full confidence in their capabilities and skills. Additionally, also on the path to fast-implementation are the 13 promises of Budget 2015-16-which were to materialize during the AmrutMahotsav of 2022, on the 75th year of our Independence. They too resonate with this vision of AatmaNirbharta.
Feb 01, 2021, 17:20 PM IST
Union Budget 2021-22: Revision in 'small companies' definition, know more
Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget FY 2021-22 in the lower house of the parliament on Monday (February 1). Finance Minister proposed reforms for small companies and MSMEs to strengthen Startup ecosystem while presenting Union Budget 2021-22 in Parliament.
Feb 01, 2021, 17:12 PM IST
Union Budget 2021-22: New roads and highway projects announced by FM Sitharaman
Sitharaman further said the government would award 8,500 kms of road projects and an additional 11,000 kms of national highway corridors by March 2022 and also announced an Rs 18,000-crore scheme to augment public transport in urban areas.
Feb 01, 2021, 17:11 PM IST
Union Budget 2021-22: FM Sitharaman proposes 9 measures for Agriculture, allied sectors
To provide adequate credit to our farmers, the Finance Minister enhanced the agricultural credit target to Rs 16.5 lakh crore in FY22. Smt. Sitharaman further said that the Government will focus on ensuring increased credit flows to animal husbandry, dairy, and fisheries.
Feb 01, 2021, 17:03 PM IST
Union Budget 2021-22 has vision of 'self-reliance'; villages and farmers at its heart: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the budget will bring several positive changes for individuals, investors, industry and infrastructure sector. He said in his televised remarks on the Union Budget 2021-22 presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament.
Feb 01, 2021, 17:00 PM IST
Union Budget 2021-22: National Research Foundation outlay to be Rs. 50,000 crore, over 5 years
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed an outlay of Rs. 50,000 crore for the National Research Foundation spread for the next five years. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamn said, "It will ensure that the overall research ecosystem of the country is strengthened with focus om identified national-priority thrust areas."
Feb 01, 2021, 16:56 PM IST
Badhir News: Special show for hearing impaired; Feb 01, 2021
Badhir News is a special section of Zee News for deaf people that are specially designed for keeping deaf people in mind only. This brings you the latest news updates every afternoon.
Feb 01, 2021, 16:36 PM IST
Budget 2021: Agri cess in, levies on auto fuels altered, excise duty reduced
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday (February 1) announced that the levies on petrol and diesel have been altered. The announcement was made in the Union Budget 2021-22 and the alterations will be applicable from April 1, 2021.
Feb 01, 2021, 16:27 PM IST
Union Budget 2021-22 Summary: Here's the complete overview of Budget
The Finance Minister said that for a USD 5 trillion economy, our manufacturing sector has to grow in double digits on a sustained basis. Our manufacturing companies need to become an integral part of global supply chains, possess core competence and cutting-edge technology
Feb 01, 2021, 16:24 PM IST
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee slams Union Budget 2021, calls it 'anti-farmer, anti-people and anti-country'
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said, "They have increased the price of petrol and diesel. Cess is taken away by the central government, the state government gets nothing. Farmers will be affected by this petrol and diesel price hike."
Feb 01, 2021, 16:16 PM IST
PM Modi on Budget 2021: Special attention on women in this budget
Prime Minister Narendra Modi while giving his response on Budget 2021 said that the concept of self-reliant India is the foundation of this budget. This will not put any burden on the common man. This budget will lead to development in all areas.
Feb 01, 2021, 15:52 PM IST
