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India's fiscal targets higher; consolidation slower than expected: Fitch
The wider deficits and more gradual pace of consolidation will lift India's government debt
 "India's fiscal targets higher; consolidation slower than expected: Fitch")
Budget 2021 LIVE: Budget is a shot in the arm for Indian economy, says S&P
Budget 2021 LIVE: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her Union Budget 2021 speech announced a slew of taxation reforms but left personal income tax slab unchanged. Track Budget 2021 highlights
 "Budget 2021 LIVE: Budget is a shot in the arm for Indian economy, says S&P")
A post-contraction Budget with a difference
Those who were expecting a stimulus package through higher revenue expenditure in the Budget will surely be deeply disappointed
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KNR Constructions soars 17%, hits new high ahead of 1:1 bonus share issue
The stock will turn ex-date for bonus issue on Wednesday, February 3
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Budget 2021: Govt enhances anti-doping 'contribution to WADA by Rs 50 lakh
To support World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) mission for clean sports, the government has marginally increased its annual contribution from Rs 2 crore to Rs 2.5 crore in the Union budget for 2021-22
 "Budget 2021: Govt enhances anti-doping 'contribution to WADA by Rs 50 lakh")
Budget marks a change of course
There is progress on ideological front, but will this suffice in generating private investment?
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India's $500 billion Budget to spur growth leaves little for the poor
The budget -- among India's most highly anticipated and closely watched events -- didn't have major proposals to address the job losses, hunger, and rising pressures on the farming and rural sectors
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Top headlines: Budget bets big on growth, its finances explained in charts
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said huge spending on infrastructure and health care was a key feature of the post-Covid Budget. Read what she said in a post-Budget interaction
India's budget will boost infra, create new jobs: US chamber of commerce
Fiscal deficit is projected to be high, but these are extraordinary times. India has been fiscally prudent compared to other countries at a time of unprecedented economic pressure
 "India's budget will boost infra, create new jobs: US chamber of commerce")
Budget positions India towards its target of $5 trillion economy: USISPF
Budget 2021-22 has taken into consideration the needs of all sectors of the economy, reflecting a robust growth plan for India
Best of BS Opinion: A BJP Budget, a driver of economic revival, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
Budget a booster shot for India, has ambition, resolution and innovation
It was one of the toughest times in history to announce a budget, writes Harsh Goenka.
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Shekhar Gupta: Finally, a BJP Budget
The ones so far were all Congress+ to Congress+++
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Budget 2021: FM Sitharaman allocates Rs 50K crore for Jal Jeevan Mission
A whopping Rs 50,000 crore has been earmarked for the Jal Jeevan Mission in Budget 2021-22, even as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Monday announced the scheme's urban segment that aims to provide tap water connections to 2.86 crore households.
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Non-protectionist but non-performing Budget
Budget is good but not good enough to live up to the FM's promise of getting rid of "socialist baggage"
A driver of economic revival
The finance minister must be appreciated for resisting the temptation to increase taxes
Budget 2021: We have spent, we have spent and we have spent, says FM
She also said increased spending and high market borrowings led to a significant widening of the fiscal deficit
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Investors have little to complain
The government shows its intent to continue with reforms
Budget 2021: It's business as usual
There are several welcome standalone reforms but these do not add up to a coherent strategy to achieve a $5 trillion economy
Budget 2021: FM Sitharaman replaces Swadeshi 'bahi khata' with tablet
Sitharaman walked into the House several minutes before 11 am and placed the tablet on the podium