Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday is currently presenting the annual budget at the Parliament. Nirmala Sitharaman presented her record 8th consecutive budget today in the Lok Sabha. ₹99,858.56 Crore allocated to Health Ministry “The Union Budget 2025-26 significantly invests in healthcare, allocating ₹99,858.56 Crore to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. This represents a 191% increase since …
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Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2025 saree has a Bihar connection – The Times of India
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s choice of attire on Union Budget days has become a highly anticipated event, with her sarees often carrying deep cultural significance. For her record eighth consecutive Union Budget presentation, the minister chose an off-white handloom silk saree that featured fish-themed embroidery and a golden border, paying tribute to the traditional Madhubani Art from Bihar. The …
Read More »Union budget 2025: Interesting facts about Indian budget kids must know
In 2020, Nirmala Sitharaman gave the longest budget speech In 2020, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the longest budget speech in India’s history, lasting 2 hours and 42 minutes. Interestingly, she had to cut her speech short due to health reasons, but it still set a record for its length. Source link
Read More »Budget 2025: Did PM Narendra Modi hint at income tax relief for the middle class? – The Times of India
Budget 2025 expectations: PM Modi’s mention of the middle class a day ahead of the Union Budget speech has left everyone wondering… Budget 2025 expectations: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the media at the start of Parliament’s Budget session today. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2025 on February 1, 2025.Interestingly, the Prime Minister invoked goddess Lakshmi …
Read More »Union Budget 2025 speech date, time: When will FM Nirmala Sitharaman present Budget 2025? Check when, where to watch live – The Times of India
Budget 2025 date, time: The first phase of the Parliament’s Budget session starts on January 31, 2025. Budget 2025 speech date, time: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to deliver the Union Budget 2025 speech this week in Parliament during the Budget session that commenced today. The first phase of the Parliament’s Budget session starts on January 31, 2025 and …
Read More »Budget 2025 expectations: Will gold be made more affordable for middle class? – The Times of India
Gold traders including jewellers and bullion sellers are looking forward for strategy aimed towards strengthening the Indian middle class’ ability to buy gold. (AI image) Union Budget 2025 Expectations:Gold traders including jewellers and bullion sellers are looking forward to Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman to outline a strategy aimed towards strengthening the Indian middle class’ ability to buy the precious metal. …
Read More »20% capex increase key to ensure sustainable GDP growth, says EY report – The Times of India
The upcoming Union Budget 2025 is expected to announce a 20 per cent rise in the country’s capital expenditure, according to a report by global accounting agency EY. The hike in capex spending would target fueling economic activity, put more disposable income in people’s hands and land the fiscal deficit at 4.4 per cent of the GDP for the year …
Read More »Budget 2025 income tax expectations: Top personal tax changes on the wishlist – The Times of India
Budget 2025 income tax expectations: With an intent to provide taxpayers with more disposable income, one may expect an increase in the basic exemption limi. (AI image) By Surabhi MarwahBudget 2025 income tax expectations: As we move closer to February 1, 2025, the nation is keen to listen to the Finance Minister’s speech unveiling the Union Budget 2025. In the …
Read More »Budget 2025: Metro rail network may be more than doubled over next 5 years – The Times of India
Budget 2025 expectations: For the fiscal year 2024-25, the capital expenditure allocation stands at Rs 24,785.94 crore for Mass Rapid Transit System and metro projects. Budget 2025 expectations: The Narendra Modi government is likely to introduce a comprehensive five-year scheme in Union Budget 2025 to implement metro rail projects nationwide on a mission basis. This long-term initiative aligns with the …
Read More »Railway Budget 2025: How Indian Railways can improve its operating ratio & how India’s rail network compares to China – The Times of India
Indian Railways’ revenue primarily comes from passenger fares, freight charges, and other non-fare sources. By Shailesh Agarwal, Partner – Risk consulting, EY IndiaRailway Budget 2025 expectations: Indian Railways, a state-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, operates the fourth largest national railway system globally, with 132,310 km of tracks. It employs over 1.2 million people, making it the world’s ninth-largest …
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