In a significant move to provide relief to patients battling severe chronic ailments, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the expansion of the list of lifesaving drugs and medicines fully exempted from Basic Customs Duty (BCD) in the Union Budget 2025-26.
Chandigarh [India], February 1: The Faculty of Economics at Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, hosted the National Colloquium on Union Budget 2025-26, a two-day event designed to foster dialogue on India's economic future. The colloquium provided a platform for scholars, experts,
She said, "Modified UDAN scheme will be launched to enhance regional connectivity to 120 new destinations and carry 4 crore additional passengers in the next 10 years."
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Saturday took a swipe at the BJP-led government over the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, 2010, alleging that the party had earlier "sabotaged" the law and is now planning to amend it to "appease" former US President Donald Trump.
She said, "This budget is dedicated to accelerating growth, driven by our aspirations for a 'Viksit Bharat.' Our economy remains the fastest growing among all major economies."
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26, outlining key priorities to accelerate economic growth, ensure inclusive development, support industries, and enhance household sentiment.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2025, her eight consecutive Budget today. Early this morning she arrived at the North Block, which houses the Ministry of Finance, ahead of the presentation of the Budget in Parliament.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has said that the Union Budget 2025-26 will be pro-people, pro-poor, pro-middle class budget as it has been since "economy of this country started being taken care of under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi."
The budget speech will outline the government's fiscal policies, revenue and expenditure proposals, taxation reforms, and other significant announcements.
As the Union Budget 2025-26 approaches, Indians eagerly await policy announcements that will bring relief from income tax slabs, farmers issues and bring positive development in creating job opportunities.
As the Union Budget 2025-26 is set to be presented on Saturday, many are hoping for policy measures that will bring down prices of daily household items. Additionally, youth are looking for announcements that will create more jobs, while the salaried class is expecting income tax concessi
With Union Budget 2025, actor and BJP MLA Akash Dasnayak is expecting Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to make announcements that could benefit the youth and women of the country.