Union Budget 2022

Budget Session: Take a look at its incredible journey in independent India

Since the country`s independence in 1947, there have been many interesting and historical changes in the way of presenting the budget, its timing, date and language. Let`s go through the journey of budget in independent India.

Jan 31, 2022, 07:55 AM IST

Budget Session of Parliament begins today; Pegasus, farmers' issues, border row with China likely to dominate proceedings

The Budget Session will begin with President Ram Nath Kovind's address to a joint sitting of both houses in the Central Hall and chambers of both the Houses in view of the COVID-19 situation. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey 2021-22 on Monday and the Union Budget on Tuesday.

Jan 31, 2022, 07:20 AM IST

Budget 2022: 17 lesser known facts about Union Budget

The Budget was first introduced in India on April 7, 1860 when Scottish economist and politician James Wilson from East India Company presented it to the British Crown. 

Jan 30, 2022, 16:30 PM IST

Budget 2022: Increased budgetary allocation, thrust on Digital Health, and capacity building needed for the healthcare sector

To ease the burden on hospitals, the Union Budget should incentivise digital health models which enable out-of-hospital care, telemedicine, remote monitoring and home care. 

Jan 30, 2022, 15:42 PM IST

Budget 2022: Healthcare industry seeks priority status, increase in fund allocation to 3% of GDP

Leading healthcare providers have urged The government should also consider continuation of tax incentives, upgradation of medical facilities in smaller towns and skilling of workforce in the Budget 2022.

Jan 30, 2022, 13:55 PM IST

Budget 2022: What Are India's Senior Citizens Expecting From Union Budget 2022?

#AskYourFinanceMinister: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget 2022 in Parliament on February 1, 2022. Budget announcements affect every possible sector in India including senior citizens. We spoke to some senior citizens to know their perspective on Budget 2022.

Jan 29, 2022, 20:16 PM IST

Union Budget 2022: What Are Startups Expecting From FM Nirmala Sitharaman Ahead Of This Budget?

#AskYourFinanceMinister: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman all set to present union budget on February 1 2022. There are many Indian startups that are expecting a boost from this union budget as well. We spoke to some startup owners to know what they want from this budget.

Jan 29, 2022, 19:10 PM IST

Budget 2022: What Is The Education Sector Expecting From FM Nirmala Sitharaman?

#AskYourFinanceMinister: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget 2022-23 on February 1. This will be fourth time that Ms Sitharaman will present the budget. Education sector professionals are also expecting some boost ahead of this year's budget. Here is what the industry professionals are expecting from FM Nirmala Sitharaman this year.

Jan 29, 2022, 17:42 PM IST

Budget 2022: What are the small and medium business owners expecting from Budget 2022?

#AskYourFinanceMinister: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget 2022-23 on February 1. This will be fourth time that Ms Sitharaman will present the budget. Meanwhile Small, Medium Businesses are also expecting some changes in this budget. Let us know the business sector's expectations from this year's budget.

Jan 29, 2022, 16:38 PM IST

Budget 2022: 5 Union Budget tradition changes introduced for first time under Modi government

The Union Budget presentation has witnessed a few traditional changes for the first time under the Modi government. 

Jan 29, 2022, 15:30 PM IST

Covid Warriors: What Are Doctors Expecting From FM Nirmala Sitharaman Ahead Of This Budget?

#AskYourFinanceMinister: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget 2022-23 on February 1. This will be fourth time that Ms Sitharaman will present the budget. Healthcare industry, which has experienced the pandemic very closely than any of us, is also seeking a boost ahead of this Union Budget. Here is what the industry professionals are expecting from FM Nirmala Sitharaman this year.

Jan 29, 2022, 15:02 PM IST

Budget 2022: No ‘Zero Hour’ in Lok Sabha on 31 Jan, 1 Feb; here’s why

President Ram Nath Kovind will address a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament on January 31. 

Jan 29, 2022, 10:16 AM IST

Union Budget 2022: All you need to know about the budget speech, official time, duration & more

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget 2022-23 soon. This will be fourth time that Ms Sitharaman will present the budget. Here's all you need to know about the Union Budget speech including its official time, date and duration.

Jan 28, 2022, 18:50 PM IST

Union Budget 2022: As salaried class demand hike in ITR bracket, check 5 major sources of income that are tax free in India

Here’s looking at 5 major sources of income that are tax free in India.

Jan 28, 2022, 17:12 PM IST

Budget 2022: Sweets distributed in Finance Ministry, core staff to undergo lock-in

Sweets were distributed in the Finance Ministry on Thursday (January 27) to mark the Halwa Ceremony before Budget 2022. For the unversed, the Halwa Ceremony marks the final stage of the Union Budget making process.

Jan 28, 2022, 15:34 PM IST

Union Budget 2022: Telcom sector expects govt to enable policy framework in 5G, digital media

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget on February 1, experts have urged the government to enable policy framework in 5G, digital media. They have also sought for a separate budget head for building National Champions to augment GDP growth.

Jan 28, 2022, 15:01 PM IST

Budget 2022: What Is India's Covid-Hit Tourism Industry Expecting From Union Budget?

#AskYourFinanceMinister: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget 2022-23 on February 1. This will be fourth time that Ms Sitharaman will present the budget. Travel & tourism industry, which has seen major economic dip after the pandemic hit the country, is also seeking a boost from this Union Budget. Here is what the industry professionals are expecting from FM Nirmala Sitharaman this year.

Jan 28, 2022, 14:36 PM IST

Union Budget 2022: 65% people unhappy about current Income tax structure in India, finds survey

YouGov's latest survey shows sentiments of the public around income tax and reveals their expectations from the upcoming budget.

Jan 28, 2022, 13:15 PM IST

Union Budget 2022: No Halwa ceremony this time, FM distributes sweets instead! Why so and what’s the significance of Halwa ceremony?

Breaking away from the tradition of the customary `Halwa ceremony` before the commencement of the Budget Session of the Parliament, this time sweets sweets were provided to the core staff due to undergoing "lock-in" at their workplaces.

Jan 28, 2022, 09:03 AM IST

Budget 2022: Sweets distributed in FinMin, core staff to undergo lock-in

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman will present the Union Budget on February 1, 2022. 

Jan 27, 2022, 20:15 PM IST