Union Budget 2017

According to data from the World Bank, India surpassed France and emerged as the world's sixth-largest economy in 2017

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley proposed Eklavya schools for tribal population, 24 new medical colleges, Prime Minister Research fellowships among other schemes in his Union Budget 2018 presentation today for education sector.

The joint committee on the FRDI Bill, 2017 has decided to seek extension of time up to the last day of Budget Session, 2018

Four Bills related to the Goods and Services Tax or GST were debated in the Lok Sabha or lower house of Parliament today, as the government pushes to meet a July 1 launch date for the unified tax regime that subsumes a slew of indirect taxes at the Centre and in states. Seven hours were allotted for today's debate, which began at noon, with union m...

The eighth day of the month-long second leg of the budget session of parliament is expected to be a busy one. The Bill scheduled to be considered and passed in the Lok Sabha is The Finance Bill, 2017 and The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2017. In the Rajya Sabha, the bill for consideration and passing is the Employee's...

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday asked various central ministries to remain in a state of readiness for implementing schemes and projects as funds would be made available from April 1.

The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management is scouting for merchant bankers to manage the initial public offering (IPO) of the three PSUs, which is under the administrative control of the Rail Ministry.

The lowering of tax rate, while ensuring that there is no erosion of existing tax base, is expected to encourage present non-filers to move towards compliance by paying taxes and filing the tax return, says Ms Kasturirangan.

Mr Jaitley said the Centre has made adequate financial allocation in the recent Budget for rural development such as power, irrigation, roads, drinking water, housing and MGNREGA.

The Budget appears to aim at providing more structural support to accelerate growth momentum over the long run, says Mr Mishra.

Considering the thrust of stimulating growth, curbing black money and simplification of tax administration, the finance minister laid down the proposals from a tax perspective of today.

National Pension Scheme has been given a boost in the Budget with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley offering income tax sops on early withdrawal.

The finance minister in Budget 2017-18 proposed to abolish the Foreign Investment Promotion Board and further relax FDI policy.

If RBI cuts its repo rate by 25 basis points to 6 per cent, it will be the lowest since November 2010.

One of the highlights of the Budget for start-ups is the increase in profit-linked tax exemptions from 5 years to 7 years, says Mr Chowdhry.

According to data from the World Bank, India surpassed France and emerged as the world's sixth-largest economy in 2017

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley proposed Eklavya schools for tribal population, 24 new medical colleges, Prime Minister Research fellowships among other schemes in his Union Budget 2018 presentation today for education sector.

The joint committee on the FRDI Bill, 2017 has decided to seek extension of time up to the last day of Budget Session, 2018

Four Bills related to the Goods and Services Tax or GST were debated in the Lok Sabha or lower house of Parliament today, as the government pushes to meet a July 1 launch date for the unified tax regime that subsumes a slew of indirect taxes at the Centre and in states. Seven hours were allotted for today's debate, which began at noon, with union m...

The eighth day of the month-long second leg of the budget session of parliament is expected to be a busy one. The Bill scheduled to be considered and passed in the Lok Sabha is The Finance Bill, 2017 and The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2017. In the Rajya Sabha, the bill for consideration and passing is the Employee's...

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday asked various central ministries to remain in a state of readiness for implementing schemes and projects as funds would be made available from April 1.

The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management is scouting for merchant bankers to manage the initial public offering (IPO) of the three PSUs, which is under the administrative control of the Rail Ministry.

The lowering of tax rate, while ensuring that there is no erosion of existing tax base, is expected to encourage present non-filers to move towards compliance by paying taxes and filing the tax return, says Ms Kasturirangan.

Mr Jaitley said the Centre has made adequate financial allocation in the recent Budget for rural development such as power, irrigation, roads, drinking water, housing and MGNREGA.

The Budget appears to aim at providing more structural support to accelerate growth momentum over the long run, says Mr Mishra.

Considering the thrust of stimulating growth, curbing black money and simplification of tax administration, the finance minister laid down the proposals from a tax perspective of today.

National Pension Scheme has been given a boost in the Budget with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley offering income tax sops on early withdrawal.

The finance minister in Budget 2017-18 proposed to abolish the Foreign Investment Promotion Board and further relax FDI policy.

If RBI cuts its repo rate by 25 basis points to 6 per cent, it will be the lowest since November 2010.

One of the highlights of the Budget for start-ups is the increase in profit-linked tax exemptions from 5 years to 7 years, says Mr Chowdhry.