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Lok Sabha passes Finance Bill 2025

New Delhi, March 25: The Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill 2025 on Tuesday incorporating 35 government amendments as a key part of the process for the proposals of Union Budget 2025-26 to kick in.

Parliament Budget Session: Key reports to be tabled in Lok Sabha, Nirmala Sitharaman to make statement

New Delhi, March 21: The Budget Session of Parliament will resume on Friday, with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to make a statement regarding "correction in Receipt Budget 2025-2026" presented along with Union Budget 2025-2026 on February 1.

Gig workers asked to register on e-Shram portal to avail Budget announcement benefits

New Delhi, March 9: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has urged platform workers to register on the e-Shram portal so that they can access the announcements made in the Budget.

Impact of US tariffs will be felt on India, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Visakhapatnam, March 6: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the impact of the US tariffs will be felt on India, adding that Union Minister Piyush Goyal is going to America and holding talks with the government there.

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal to chair post-budget Industry meet on Feb 27

New Delhi, February 26: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal will chair a high-level industry consultation in Mumbai on Thursday. The event will bring together industry leaders, government officials, and stakeholders to discuss key maritime sector announcements from Union Budget 2025 and their impact on India's maritime growth, said an official statement from the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.

Criticising Union Budget 'unnecessarily' is unfair: Kumaraswamy

Mysuru, Feb 24: Reacting strongly to the criticism against the Union Budget 2025-26, presented recently, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy stated that criticising the Union Budget is unfair.

One-year road map for development: Mansukh Mandaviya on Union Budget 2025-26

Jaipur, February 23: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya addressed a press conference at the BJP headquarters in Jaipur and presented his views on the Union Budget 2025-26. Speaking to the reporters, Mandaviya stated that the budget which were presented before was a medium to make announcements; however, since 2014, it has become a roadmap of development. He added that former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi spoke about the 21st century but did not have any action plan, due to which his dream remained a dream, whereas he said that PM Modi has created an action plan for developing India until 2047.

High-frequency indicators show pick-up in economic momentum during H2-2024-25: RBI bulletin

New Delhi, February 19: High-frequency indicators point towards a sequential pick-up in the momentum of economic activity during the second half of 2024-25, which is likely to sustain moving forward, RBI said on Wednesday in its monthly bulletin.

Bhupender Yadav slams INDIA bloc; confident of NDA's victory in Bihar elections

Patna, Feb 17: Union Minister Bhupender Yadav took a sharp dig at the opposition INDIA bloc, stating that it has "gone into a block hole". Addressing the media in Patna, Yadav expressed confidence that the NDA will form the next government in Bihar with a massive majority.

If we borrow, we borrow to build, says FM Sitharaman

Mumbai, Feb 17: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's "big shift in Budget-making" is ensuring a responsible approach to handling taxpayers' money which is reflected in borrowings directed toward capital asset building.

PM Modi lauds FM Sitharaman's parliament address, says it gave very clear vision of Indian economy

New Delhi, February 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's address in Parliament, stating that it provides a clear picture of the Indian economy and the reform trajectory the government is undertaking.

J-K: Foundation for making developed India has been laid in this budget, says Kiren Rijiju

Srinagar, February 15: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said that the 2025-26 Union Budget has laid the foundation for making India a developed nation by 2047.

PM Modi to announce over Rs 2,000 crore development projects in Bhagalpur: Bihar Minister

Patna, Feb 14: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Bihar's Bhagalpur, the state's Urban Development Minister, Nitin Nabin, has claimed that the Prime Minister will unveil development projects worth more than Rs 2,000 crore for the region.

Union Budget focused on inclusive development, will foster private investment: Sitharaman

New Delhi, February 13: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday that the Union Budget 2025-26 aims to ensure inclusive development, with a focus on accelerating growth and boosting private sector investment.

Modi govt's policies uplifted economic standards, strengthened public trust: Sonowal

Agartala, Feb 12: Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, on Wednesday, said that the policies and programs implemented under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi have significantly improved the socio-economic conditions of the people, further strengthening their trust in the government.

Government to use about 99 pc of borrowed resources to finance effective capital expenditure: Sitharaman in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, February 11: Noting that capital budget outlays have not come down, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that the government is using almost the entire borrowed resources for financing effective capital expenditure.

No financial crisis in Puducherry, the centre provided the necessary funds: MoS L Murugan

Puducherry, February 10: Union Minister of State L Murugan on Sunday asserted that there is no financial crisis in Puducherry, adding that the Central Government has allocated the necessary funds for the Union Territory's development.

NDA MPs from Bihar felicitate PM Modi for Budget announcements for State

New Delhi, February 7: Around 30 Bihar MPs from BJP, JD(U), and other parties of NDA met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament on Friday.

Budget session 2025: General discussion on Union Budget in Parliament today

New Delhi, February 6: Both Houses of Parlaiment are set to discuss on Thursday the Union Budget 2025-2026 that was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday.

Amit Shah praises PM Modi for Rs 17,155 cr railway allocation in Gujarat, calls it a golden period of development

New Delhi, February 6: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for allocating Rs 17,155 crore for railways in Gujarat in the 2025 Union Budget, a minitry release said on Wednesday.

Five-year Cotton Mission to increase cotton productivity included in Union Budget

New Delhi, February 4: The Union Budget has unveiled a five-year Cotton Mission aimed to increase cotton productivity, particularly among extra-long staple varieties, leveraging Science and Technology support for farmers, ensuring that the cotton-growing community benefits from modern techniques to boost yield.

Rajasthan allocated Rs 9,960 Crore in Union Budget 2025 for railway development

Jaipur, February 4: Rajasthan has been allocated Rs 9,960 crore under the Union Budget 2025 for various railway development projects. The General Manager of North Western Railway, Amitabh, shared that this allocation marks a significant increase in funding compared to previous years, driving major infrastructure improvements.

IT concessions in Union Budget a boon for middle class: Bengal Guv

Kolkata, Feb 3: West Bengal Governor, C.V. Ananda Bose, on Monday, described the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sithraman's proposal to raise the minimum tax slab to Rs 12 lakhs from Rs 7 lakhs in the new regime in addition to Rs 75,000 of the standard deduction for salaried taxpayers as the real boon for the Indian middle-class society.

Govt plans to use borrowings for capex, it is non-inflationary, says Finance Secretary

New Delhi, February 3: India is using its market borrowings for Capital Expediture and its Budget is non-inflationary, said Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Finance and Revenue Secretary on Monday.

Union Budget reflects 2047 Viksit Bharat, says CM Chandrababu Naidu

New Delhi, February 3: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Monday asserted that the 2025-26 Union Budget reflects the 2047 Viksit Bharat vision, adding that the country is a pull factor for global economic growth.

'Opposition criticism expected,': Union Minister Jitan Ram Majhi describes budget as 'balanced'

New Delhi, February 3: Union Minister Jitan Ram Majhi on Monday, defended the Union Budget 2025-26, stating that the criticisms from the Opposition are expected as they view it as their duty.

First step towards achievement of 'Viksit Bharat': West Bengal Governor hails Union Budget 2025

Kolkata, February 3: West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose applauded the Union Budget 2025 saying that it is a balanced budget and first step towards the achievement of (developed India) 'Viksit Bharat'.

Budget 2025 will set new direction for country's development, says Odisha CM Majhi

Bhubaneswar, February 3: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday termed the Union Budget for the year 2025-26 as "historic" and said that the budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will set a new direction for the development of the country.

Bihar has got lollipop, and rest of India 'thenga' in Union Budget: TMC leader Kunal Ghosh

Kolkata, February 2: Reacting on the Union Budget 2025, Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Kunal Ghosh said that it seemed that Bihar has got a lot of things, but effectively it has got a "lollipop and rest of India 'thenga.'

Budget is for poor, farmers and middle class: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar slams Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, February 2: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar hit out at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for claiming that Union Budget will "benefit 20-25 billionaires," and said that the budget is for the poor, farmers and the middle class including Dalit community.

This century will belong to India: BJP's Tarun Chugh lauds Union Budget 2025

New Delhi February 2: Bharatiya Janata Party National General Secretary Tarun Chugh has expressed strong support for Union Budget 2025, highlighting its vision for the country's future, and affirmed that the 21st century will belong to India.

Union Budget 2025 paves way for India's transformation into a USD 30 tn economy: Amitabh Kant

Jaipur, February 2: NITI Aayog's former CEO Amitabh Kant has hailed the Union Budget 2025 as one of the most progressive and forward-looking financial plans, asserting that it lays the foundation for India's sustained economic growth at 8-9 per cent over the next three decades.

Vote BJP to power, I will personally serve Delhiites: PM Modi

New Delhi, Feb 2: Calling himself a public 'sevak', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday guaranteed Delhiites that he will toil very hard to address the problems of people from slum dwellers and the middle class after a BJP government is formed in the city.

India on mission to build future-ready workforce, drive equitable growth: PwC

New Delhi, February 2: The Union Budget 2025 has drawn significant attention for its emphasis on building a resilient and future-ready workforce, fostering innovation, and promoting inclusive growth, according to experts from PwC India.

Rajasthan BJP chief calls Budget 2025 a 'blessing for the middle class'

Jodhpur, February 2: Rajasthan BJP President Madan Rathore has lauded the provisions in the Union Budget 2025, and called it a "blessing for the middle class."

Agri processing industry experts hail Union Budget's push towards Aatma Nirbharta

New Delhi, February 2: The Union Budget 2025 has received a positive response from the agri-processing industry, with experts praising its focus on agriculture and manufacturing.

Experts welcome Budget's vision for Education sector: AI-driven, inclusive and focused on skilling

New Delhi, February 2: Education experts are applauding the Union Budget 2025-26 for its visionary approach to transforming India's education and skilling ecosystem. The budget's focus on artificial intelligence (AI), emerging technologies, and expanding premier institutions like IITs and medical colleges is seen as a crucial step towards building a future-ready workforce.

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