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Prayed to Goddess Lakshmi to bless poor, middle-class: PM Narendra Modi
The PM said that on the occasion of the start of the Budget Session, it is customary to remember Goddess Lakshmi, who bestows wisdom, prosperity, and welfare
 "Prayed to Goddess Lakshmi to bless poor, middle-class: PM Narendra Modi")
China's dominance in EV supply chain a concern, says Economic Survey
Between April and October 2024, China emerged as India's largest import partner, with imports rising by 9.8 per cent to $65.89 billion, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce
 "China's dominance in EV supply chain a concern, says Economic Survey")
Economic Survey 2025 Highlights: China is world's sole manufacturing superpower, says CEA
Economic survey 2025 highlights: Check all the updates on economic survey 2025-26
 "Economic Survey 2025 Highlights: China is world's sole manufacturing superpower, says CEA")
Karnataka seeks Rs 11,495 crore special grants among others in Union Budget
Last month, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met finance ministers of states and union territories (UTs) to take their demands and suggestions for the Union Budget 2025-26
 "Karnataka seeks Rs 11,495 crore special grants among others in Union Budget")
Economic Survey 2024-25: Key highlights and challenges the CEA presents
India's economy is expected to grow between 6.3 per cent and 6.8 per cent in FY26. Chief Economic Adviser believes India is on a steady growth path while globalisation is slowing down
 "Economic Survey 2024-25: Key highlights and challenges the CEA presents")
Union Budget session 2025 highlights: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables Economic Survey
Budget session latest highlights: Finance Minister Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey today ahead of the presentation of the Budget. Catch the latest developments related to Union Budget here
 "Union Budget session 2025 highlights: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables Economic Survey")
Union Budget 2025: What Economic Survey says about the agriculture sector
The Economic Survey 2024-25 highlights 3.5 per cent growth in India's agriculture sector, with a strong focus on horticulture, livestock, and fisheries as key growth drivers
 "Union Budget 2025: What Economic Survey says about the agriculture sector")
Indian economy expected to grow 6.3-6.8% in 2025-26: Economic Survey
Economic Survey 2025: GDP projections in line with international agencies including International Monetary Fund (IMF), Asian Development Bank (ADB), and World Bank
 "Indian economy expected to grow 6.3-6.8% in 2025-26: Economic Survey")
Will Sensex, Nifty rally or tank on Budget 2025 day? Check key levels here
On the last 3 Budget days, the Nifty ended marginally in red; the NSE benchmark has ended lower on 5 out of previous 7 occasions when finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget.
 "Will Sensex, Nifty rally or tank on Budget 2025 day? Check key levels here")
Finance, Waqf Amendment Act among 16 bills to be tabled in Budget session
Budget session: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present Union Budget 2025 on February 1
 "Finance, Waqf Amendment Act among 16 bills to be tabled in Budget session")
Budget session to commence today; FM to present Economic Survey at noon
The first part of the Budget session will continue till February 13 and the two Houses will again meet on March 10 after recess with the session concluding on April 4
 "Budget session to commence today; FM to present Economic Survey at noon")
Wishlist for Budget 2025: Strengthening foundations for sustained growth
The Union Budget 2025 will be presented in the Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in a 'red bahikhata' on Saturday, 1st February
 "Wishlist for Budget 2025: Strengthening foundations for sustained growth")
FM Nirmala Sitharaman set to present her 8th consecutive Union Budget
The Budget will have to address several challenges, including decelerating economic growth, falling value of Rupee against the US dollar and moderation in consumption demand
 "FM Nirmala Sitharaman set to present her 8th consecutive Union Budget")
Union Budget 2025 Expectations highlights: MSMEs seek focus on renewable energy, and CBG
Union Budget 2025 Latest Updates: Catch all the latest developments related to Union Budget 2025 here
 "Union Budget 2025 Expectations highlights: MSMEs seek focus on renewable energy, and CBG")
Budget 2025: Will the Finance Minister provide a fillip for demand growth?
Why media and policy circles are abuzz with expectations of big announcements on Saturday
 "Budget 2025: Will the Finance Minister provide a fillip for demand growth?")
Industry seeks amendment in SEZ Act; RoDTEP extension till September
Export Promotion Council for EOUs and SEZs (EPCES) also sought long-pending demand for some changes in the special economic zone (SEZ) law through the finance bill
 "Industry seeks amendment in SEZ Act; RoDTEP extension till September")
Union Budget 2025 expectations highlights: Will Budget 2025 raise tax deductions for homebuyers?
Union Budget 2025 Latest Updates: Catch all the latest developments related to Union Budget 2025 here
 "Union Budget 2025 expectations highlights: Will Budget 2025 raise tax deductions for homebuyers?")
Markets to remain open on Feb 1 for Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2025 speech
Union Budget 2025: Both NSE and BSE have announced that they will remain open to trade on the budget day, which falls on a Saturday this year
 "Markets to remain open on Feb 1 for Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2025 speech")
Industry expects tax regime simplification in Budget: Ficci survey
Expressing concerns over muted demand in the economy, companies have called for a review of the direct tax structure
 "Industry expects tax regime simplification in Budget: Ficci survey")
Union Budget 2025: Focus on allies, Bihar, and middle-class relief
2025 will see the fewest Assembly polls in any year during the current five-year term, therefore the Budget will be presented in a more favourable political context for the government
 "Union Budget 2025: Focus on allies, Bihar, and middle-class relief")