"When the Congress was in office, in 2014, if you earned Rs 2.5 lakh (per annum), you had to pay income tax. Now, the figure has gone up to Rs 12 lakh, which is a five times increase. Secondly, if you're earning up to Rs eight lakh, you save Rs 30,000. If you're earning up to Rs 12 lakh,
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.
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."
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."
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday offered 'dahi-cheeni' (curd and sugar), as it is considered auspicious, to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of presenting her eighth Union Budget.
Sitharaman is set to present her record 8th consecutive budget today at 11 am in the Lok Sabha. The budget speech will outline the government's fiscal policies, revenue and expenditure proposals, taxation reforms, and other significant announcements.
"I would like to congratulate the Finance Minister in advance that she is going to present her 8th Budget. Under the leadership of PM Modi the country is going forward on the path of development. As far as the Budget is concerned, Finance Minister will present a budget keeping in mind the we
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman fondly remembers the time when she watched the anime film 'Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama' which was originally released and jointly produced by Japan and India in 1993. Now, after over three decades, the film is set to re-release in 4K for t