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"He presented milestone budget of 1991 which liberalised Indian economy":
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman condoled the demise of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying he presented a milestone budget of 1991 which liberalised the Indian economy.
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Nirmala Sitharaman holds pre-budget meeting with trade experts, stakeholde
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the fourth Pre-Budget Consultation meeting on Thursday with stakeholders and experts from the export, trade, and industry sectors in preparation for the Union Budget 2025-26
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Gender budgeting share in total expenditure rises to 6.8% from 4.5% in 201
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
India has completed 20 years of implementing gender budgeting policies, with the share of the gender budget in the total expenditure rising to 6.8 per cent in 2024 from 4.5 per cent in 2014, according to a report by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
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PM Modi seeks expert insights from top economists ahead of Union Budget
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with a group of eminent economists and thought leaders in preparation for the Union Budget 2025-26 at the NITI Aayog premises on Tuesday afternoon.
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PHDCCI seeks PLI scheme expansion; MSME support, tax reforms in Union Budg
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Industry body PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry wants a slew of reform measures in the budget, which includes tax reforms for individuals and Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) firms, expansion of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, and revisions to MSME classification norms am
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Government utilised 37.28 % of budgeted effective capex in H1FY25
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The central government has utilized only 37.28 per cent of the budgeted Effective Capital Expenditure (ECE) in the first half of the financial year 2024-25, according to the data released by the Ministry of Finance.
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Stock markets to remain open for trade on Union Budget 2025 on Saturday, F
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Stock exchanges in India will be open for trade on Budget day 2025, despite being a Saturday, NSE and BSE shared in two different notifications.
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How to Choose the Right Life Insurance for Optimal Coverage and Savings
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 23: Finding the right life insurance is key to securing your family's financial future. However, with countless policies from numerous providers, identifying the best policy with adequate coverage can take time and effort. Whether you're looking to replace lost in
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Rohit Gajbhiye, MD and Founder of LEO1, Emphasizes Financial Education as
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 23: "The foundation for a child's financial success is built today," says Rohit Gajbhiye, MD and Founder of LEO1. "Teaching kids the value of money, budgeting, and saving early on equips them with the skills they need to thrive in a complex financial world. The ti
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CII proposes reforms in PSL framework; calls for more Development Finance
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has proposed reforms in India's Priority Sector Lending (PSL) framework and has asked for more Development Finance Institutions (DFI).
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Delhi, Punjab, Kerala & Puducherry spend more on day-to-day expenses r
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
It said, "Several States have announced sops pertaining to farm loan waiver, free electricity to agriculture and households, free transport, allowances to unemployed youth and monetary assistance to women in their Budget for 2024-25."
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Electricity distribution companies continue to remain a burden on state fi
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs) continue to weigh heavily on State finances, says a report by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
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