Budget 2019

Budget Unlikely To Up Rs 2.5 Lakh Income Tax Exemption Limit: Report

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 24, 2019

There is a huge expectation from the new Finance Minister of an increase in the basic exemption limit from Rs 2.50 lakh to Rs 5 lakh

Budget 2019: Defence Experts Eye More Funds For Modernisation

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 24, 2019

While presenting the interim Budget on February 1, Union Minister Piyush Goyal had allocated Rs 4,31,011 crore to the Defence Ministry

Union Budget 2019: Government Issues Expression Of Interest For Six P-75 (I) Submarines

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday June 24, 2019

This is second project undertaken under the latest Strategic Partnership model, with the first being the procurement of 111 Naval Utility Helicopters.

"No Quick Fixes For Reviving Demand": What Economists Expect From Budget

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Monday June 24, 2019

Union Budget 2019-20: Economists have laid out a host of challenges facing the economy: spurring investment, weak consumption and unemployment. The challenges facing the economy cannot be addressed in a year or two but will require sustained effort, they say.

Budget 2019: As GDP Slows, Investors Are Looking For Growth Measures, Say Experts

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday June 23, 2019

With the prevailing conditions, all eyes are on the Budget to be tabled on July 5 , to announce measures to revive growth

Central Sector Telecom Projects May Get Higher Funds Support In Budget: Report

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday June 23, 2019

Budget: The government has set a target of creating 1 lakh digital villages in the next five years with an aim to foster financial inclusion

Budget 2019: Centre Plans To De-Merge 3 State-Run Insurers, Says Report

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday June 23, 2019

Post de-merger, a fresh assessment could be made about privatising some of the insurance operations by offering them to strategic investors

Budget 2019: PM Modi Interacts With Economists, Industry Experts

Business | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 22, 2019

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting the full Budget for 2019-20 on July 5 in the Lok Sabha. It will be first full Budget of the PM Modi 2.0 government.

Niti Aayog Asks Scooter, Bike Makers To Draw Up Plan For Electric Vehicles: Report

Business | Thomson Reuters | Saturday June 22, 2019

India is one of the world's largest two wheeler markets with sales of more than 2 crore scooters and motorbikes last year.

Niti Aayog Asks Scooter, Bike Makers To Draw Up Plan For Electric Vehicles: Report

Business | Thomson Reuters | Saturday June 22, 2019

India is one of the world's largest two wheeler markets with sales of more than 2 crore scooters and motorbikes last year.

Budget 2019: Printing Of Documents Begins With "Halwa Ceremony"

Business | NDTV Profit Team | Saturday June 22, 2019

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the full-year Budget for 2019-20 on July 5. It will be the first budget of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi government in its second term.

Budget 2019: Steel Ministry Seeks Higher Duties To Deter Chinese Imports

Business | Thomson Reuters | Friday June 21, 2019

The steel ministry has proposed the higher duties as part of its recommendations to the finance ministry for the upcoming 2019-20 budget that is due out on July 5.

Opinion: Expect Industry Status For Real Estate Sector

Business | Surendra Hiranandani | Friday June 21, 2019

The Indian real estate sector is the most highly taxed with the combination of high direct and indirect taxes, stamp duties and levies for development approvals.

Government To Reduce Bank Lending Rate For Exporters: Piyush Goyal

Business | Thomson Reuters | Friday June 21, 2019

Piyush Goyal said the government is working with the RBI as well as private banks to reduce lending rates for exporters.

Nirmala Sitharaman Holds Pre-Budget Meeting With Finance Ministers Of All States

Business | Asian News International | Sunday June 23, 2019

Nirmala Sitharaman had earlier reviewed the state of the economy and discussed various budget-related suggestions and proposals at a meeting with financial sector regulators.