As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present her eighth budget, Industry leaders have shared their expectations, highlighting the need for reforms across taxation, fiscal policies, and market operations.
India is currently experiencing a cyclical economic downturn, with gross domestic product (GDP) growth projected at 6.1 per cent for both FY25 and FY26, according to a report by Nirmal Bang.
She said, "From being the second largest arms importer in 2015 to 2019, as I said, India is now among the top 25 arms exporters with over 100 companies exporting products like BrahMos missiles, Pinaka rocket systems, and Dornier aircrafts."
Speaking to ANI, Pawan Khera said, "GST has affected the common traders, middle class, and consumers, even farmers have not been spared. The tax that should have been very easy, has become very difficult and heartless. GST is Gabbar Sitharaman Tax. It has been 90 months since the implementat
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party for inflation, and "senseless" rates of GST ahead of the 2025 budget.
Niranjan Hiranandani, after taking part in the pre-budget consultation of Finance Ministry on Monday, lauded the government's approach to addressing industry concerns during a pre-budget meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
In their customary pre-budget meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, trade union leaders suggested a super-rich tax and an increase in corporate tax to fund social security for informal workers.
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, chaired the eighth Pre-Budget Consultation meeting with stakeholders and representatives from trade unions on Monday. The discussion was held in connection with the preparation of the Union Budget 2025-26.
Hours ago, PM Modi inaugurated Grameen Bharat Mahotsav in 2025 and interacted with the artisans. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was also present.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday met stakeholders from the financial sector and capital markets as part of her series pre-Budget consultations.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday met stakeholders from the financial sector and capital markets as part of her series pre-Budget consultations.
The Finance Ministry conducts several pre-budget consultation meetings annually with experts, industry leaders, economists, and state officials. The formal exercise to prepare the annual Budget for the next financial year has already begun.