New Delhi [India], February 1: The Union Budget for FY25-26 strikes a balance between fiscal discipline and the need for sustained economic growth. The government's decision to reduce the fiscal deficit target from 4.8% to 4.4% is an important step towards long-term financial stability. Alth
"This budget reflects the vision for a Viksit Bharat under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It prioritises the welfare of women, the poor, youth, and farmers, while also identifying six key sectors for growth over the next five years," CM Naidu said in a post on X (formerly Tw
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025 in the Lok Sabha outlining a roadmap for India's continued economic expansion, emphasizing agriculture, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), investment, and exports.
Hemant Jain, President, PHDCCI, said, "The focus on Middle class and MSMEs will enhance consumption and production segments, boost private investments and create employment opportunities. The focus areas of the Budget include accelerating growth, securing inclusive development, invigorating
Airline operators have hailed the Union Budget 2025-26, with the government putting an additional thrust on the ever-growing domestic civil aviation sector.
All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secretary and Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee criticised the Union Budget 2025 and said that there was nothing for West Bengal in the budget and the budget was prepared considering Bihar elections in November.
The Indian stock markets closed flat on Budget day after a highly volatile trading session, especially during the Union Budget speech by Finance Minister.
"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,
Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav on Saturday criticised Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Lok Sabha, saying that there was "nothing new" in the Budget.
Taking a dig at the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Lok Sabha on Saturday, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that to benefit from tax exemption, one actually needs an income source.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the Union Budget 2025 as a "Force Multiplier" for India's development journey, describing it as a "budget of aspirations" for 140 crore Indians. He emphasized that this budget would fulfill the dreams of the people, with a strong focus on op
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that this year's Union Budget is for the formation of self-reliant India and claimed that priority has been given to the agriculture sector and farmers.