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Equities cheerful after Budget focuses on accelerating growth
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Feb 1 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices closed nearly 5 per cent higher on Monday after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget in Parliament to kickstart growth cycle in the economy hit by coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.
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FM announces gas pipeline project in J-K in Union Budget
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 1 (ANI): Announcing the Union Budget for 2021-22 on Monday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said a gas pipeline project will be taken up in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
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Adityanath hails Budget 2021 as farmers friendly; says will boost economy,
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 1 (ANI): Welcoming the Union Budget 2021-22, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said that it will work to speed up the economy and empower every citizen of the country financially.
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Budget envisions self-reliance, will enhance India's self-confidence: PM M
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the Union Budget 2021-22 and said it will enhance India's self-confidence amid the coronavirus pandemic while asserting that the budget envisions self-reliance.
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Budget shows govt's thinking on importance of private sector's involvement
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 1 (ANI): NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Monday lauded Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement of the Union Budget, stating that it shows the government's thinking that it is essential to involve the private sector in the long run.
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Budget is disappointing as lacks it roadmap to accelerate growth, says Ana
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 1 (ANI): Criticizing the Union Budget 2021-22, Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma said that the budget is disappointing as it lacks a roadmap for accelerating growth and revival of consumer demand.
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Union Budget: Sitharaman proposes agri cess on infrastructure
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 1 (ANI): While announcing the Union Budget on Monday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an Agricultural Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) to conserve agricultural output and improve infrastructure.
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Big boost for startups: Tax holiday extended by 1 year till March 31, 2022
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 1 (ANI): To help India's startups amid the COVID-19 pandemic, tax holidays for these businesses have been extended by one year till March 31, 2022, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget 2021-22 on Monday.
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MHA extends internet ban on Delhi borders till Feb 2
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 1 (ANI): The Union Home Affairs Ministry on Monday extended temporarily suspension of internet services till February 2 at Delhi's -- Singhu, Ghazipur, and Tikri borders to maintain law and order amid the farmers' protest against the newly-enacted farm laws.
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Equity indices spurt 3 pc, banking stock upbeat
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Feb 1 (ANI): Equity benchmark indices jumped by nearly 3 per cent during the afternoon on Monday as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget in Parliament with a strong focus on infrastructure and healthcare sectors.
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Budget 2021: 'One Nation, One Ration Card' scheme in 32 states, UTs
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 1 (ANI): 'One Nation, One Ration Card' scheme of the Union Government is being implemented by 32 States and Union Territories, reaching about 69 crore beneficiaries, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday, while announcing the Union Budget.
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FM announces Rs 3,05,984 cr scheme to reform power distribution sector
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 1 (ANI): While announcing the Union Budget for 2021-21 on Monday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Centre will launch a Rs 3,05,984 crore scheme to reform the power distribution sector in the country.
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