From 'Made in India' tabs replacing Swadeshi 'bahi khata' to Puja ahead of Budget; here are top developments
India has been among the worst-hit major economies due to the lockdown, with the economic growth contracting by a massive 23.9 percent year-on-year (YoY) in the June 2020 quarter, the first GDP contraction in over 40 years.
Feb 01, 2021, 10:51 AM IST
Union Budget 2021: Nirmala Sitharaman reached the finance ministry
Union Budget 2021 to be announced by FM Sitharaman today. Nirmala Sitharaman reached the finance ministry.
Feb 01, 2021, 09:48 AM IST
Union Budget 2021: What is expected in the health sector?
After the Corona pandemic, the country's health sector has been badly affected, which needs to be worked on the most.
Feb 01, 2021, 09:46 AM IST
Union Budget 2021: What is expected in the education sector?
Union Budget 2021 to be announced by FM Sitharaman at 11:00 AM today. Know what is expected in the education sector?
Feb 01, 2021, 09:42 AM IST
Budget 2021: FM Sitharaman will read out Budget speech through a tab, instead of traditional 'bahi khata'
Finance Minister had launched the 'Union Budget Mobile App' for hassle-free access of Budget documents.
The Union Cabinet will hold a meeting at 10:15 am before the presentation. Usually, the duration of the presentation ranges from 90 to 120 minutes. This year, the Union Budget will be delivered in paperless form for the first time.
Feb 01, 2021, 09:33 AM IST
Union Budget 2021 Live Updates: We chose to spend big on infrastructure and healthcare sector, says FM Sitharaman
As India emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, the ninth budget under the Modi government, including an interim one, is widely expected to focus on boosting spending on job creation and rural development, generous allocations for development schemes, putting more money in the hands of the average taxpayer and easing rules to attract foreign investments.
Feb 01, 2021, 09:10 AM IST
Key changes from February 1: Check EPFO Life Certificate, ATM withdrawal norm, LPG Cylinder prices
As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present Union Budget 2021-22 in Parliament today, the government has also decided to relax a lot of COVID-19 restrictions amid a consistent drop in the number of new Coronavirus cases for the last four months.
Feb 01, 2021, 08:31 AM IST
Budget 2021: Sitharaman's 'Economic Vaccine' coming today; Will Budget 2021-22 go beyond 'bahi-khata'?
The budget will come as an economic vaccine for the pandemic-battered economy and steer India with the much-needed stimulus to boost demand, consumer confidence and at the same time boost the purchasing power of the people, the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) said.
Feb 01, 2021, 08:20 AM IST
Union Budget 2021: Date, time, schedule and other important details
Ahead of her third Budget presentation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her team will meet President Ram Nath Kovind, and will likely be accompanied by her deputy Anurag Thakur and other officials of the Finance Ministry. The Union Cabinet will hold a meeting at 10:15 am before the presentation.
Feb 01, 2021, 08:04 AM IST
Union Budget 2021 to be announced by FM Sitharaman today: Time, complete schedule and where to watch Live Streaming
Union Budget 2021 will go paperless as the Finance Ministry has decided not to print the budget documents amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Touted to be a historic move, it will be for the first time in the history of independent India that the budget 2021 papers will not be printed.
Feb 01, 2021, 07:46 AM IST
Union Budget 2021: Watch FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s speech, Budget live on ‘Budget Mobile App’
FM Sitharaman’s speech and Union Budget presentation can be watched live on the ‘Union Budget Mobile App’ launched recently by the Finance Minister. The newly launched Union Budget Mobile App provides hassle-free access to Budget documents to the lawmakers and the general public.
Feb 01, 2021, 07:33 AM IST
Cabinet to meet at 10:15 am in Parliament ahead of Union Budget 2021 presentation
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said that the budget session, which started on January 29, will take up 38 legislative items. The first part of the budget session will continue till February 15. The second part of the session will be held from March 8 to April 8.
Feb 01, 2021, 07:19 AM IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present Union Budget 2021 today
The Union Cabinet will hold a meeting at 10:15 am before the presentation.Usually, the duration of the presentation ranges from 90 to 120 minutes. This year, the Union Budget will be delivered in paperless form for the first time.
Feb 01, 2021, 06:44 AM IST
Budget 2021: Five money saving announcements expected from FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s speech
The ailing economy has led to the rise in expenses and the axing of income and individual taxpayers are looking for some sign of relief. Some experts suggest that Section 80C needs further enhancement in terms of its limit and they are anticipating an increase in Section 80 C limit to Rs 3 lakh from the existing limit of Rs 1.5 lakh, last changed in.
Jan 31, 2021, 20:31 PM IST
Budget 2021 classroom: 10 ways to save income tax other than 80C
The one thing that the common man eagerly waits to hear from the finance minister is the announcement on taxation. We shall all get to know what is stored in FM's kitty. For the moment, we could look at 10 other options for tax saving purpose.
Jan 31, 2021, 19:26 PM IST
Pre Budget 2021 Expectation: From tax rebate to bigger sops for businesses, here's what's expected from FM Sitharaman
The Budget session of Parliament began on January 29 with the address of President Ram Nath Kovind to the joint sitting of both the Houses. The Budget session of Parliament would conclude on April 8. The Houses will adjourn on February 15 and meet again on March 8.
Jan 31, 2021, 18:47 PM IST
Budget 2021 classroom: When FM Nirmala Sitharaman replaced red suitcase with four-fold red cloth
The echoes are growing stronger for certain expectations from the Union Budget 2021-22 to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Everybody will be glued to their TVs to know if the budget goes beyond the 'Bahi-Khata' or not. Let’s look at some of the interesting details about the Union Budget
Jan 31, 2021, 18:26 PM IST
Union Budget 2021: Invest Rs 50,000 in NPS and get additional tax benefits over and above Rs 1.5 lakh under section 80C
Any individual citizen of India (both resident and Non-resident) in the age group of 18-65 years (as on the date of submission of NPS application) can join NPS. Although, opening multiple NPS accounts for an individual is not allowed under NPS, an Individual can have one account in NPS and another account in Atal Pension Yojna.
Jan 31, 2021, 18:15 PM IST
Budget 2021 classroom: Here's all about Shanmukham Chetty, the 1st Finance Minister of independent India
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the year on Monday (February 1). The entire nation has huge expectations on the change in policies amid the slowdown in the economy due to the pandemic. Let's take a look the historical facts about Union Budget in India.
Jan 31, 2021, 18:13 PM IST
Budget 2021 likely to focus on growth, structural reforms: Report
Its house economists expect these spends to be funded by debt and partly by imposing a cess on high income groups and also by some non-fiscal measures like tapping the central bank''s revaluation reserves and bank recapitalisation and infra bonds.
Jan 31, 2021, 17:27 PM IST
