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From 2 hrs 40 mins to 1 hr 14 mins: Sitharaman's Budget speech evolution
From marathon speeches to concise presentations, Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget journey spans from a record 2 hours 40 minutes in 2020 to a crisp 1 hour 14 minutes in 2025
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Bihar appears to have got bonanza, why was Andhra ignored: Cong on Budget
Bihar remained in focus in the presentation of the Union Budget for the fiscal 2025-26 with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman making several announcements for the state
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Analysts pick sectors and stocks to invest in after Budget 2025; check list
Budget 2025: Budget announcements related to income tax reforms, consumption and agriculture production boosts, and so on were highlighted in the presentation
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Budget 2025 Highlights: Here's the latest on capex, fiscal deficit and debt
India's Union Budget for FY26 has set total government expenditure at ₹50.65 trillion, marking an increase from ₹47.16 trillion in the revised estimates for 2024-25
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Budget FY26: Govt increases KCC loan limit to Rs 5 lakh from Rs 3 lakh
The move will boost rural economic growth, says experts, call for swift disbursal of these loans, where technology such as AI can be great enablers
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Budget 2025: Realty stocks gain on Rs 96.77-cr outlay for urban development
Nifty Realty index surged 1.88 per cent in intra-day trade, driven by investor optimism after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 96,777 crore allocation for urban development
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Hospital stocks rally up to 7% post FM's 10,000 new medical seats plan
The uptick in hospital stocks came after the Finance Minister announced the government's plan to increase the number of medical colleges and hospital seats by 10,000 in the coming year
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Budget boost for MSMEs with higher credit limits, lower guarantee fees
To help MSMEs scale up operations, enhance technological capabilities, and access capital, the Union Budget has introduced enhanced investment and turnover limits for MSME classification
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Union Budget 2025: What's cheaper and what's costlier for consumers?
Budget 2025: This is the second full Budget under the Modi 3.0 government. Check the full list of items that will become cheaper or costlier after Budget 2025
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Five things stand out in Budget 2025 as it works on fiscal consolidation
As Finance Minister Sitharaman has mentioned that the revenue foregone would be Rs 1 trillion, one can assume that it would lead to Rs 70,000 crore of consumption
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Union Budget 2025: 10k new medical seats in 2025, 6500 new seats in 5 IITs
Govt to set up 50,000 more Atal Tinkering Labs in govt schools, excellence centre for AI in education
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36 life-saving medicines fully exempted from customs duty: FM Sitharaman
Budget 2025: This decision is part of a broader push to make essential healthcare more affordable, especially for cancer patients struggling with the high costs of treatment
Tax relief for middle-class and big gifts for Bihar: Budget 2025 highlights
Budget 2025 revises FY25 capex, promises incentives for EVs, social security for gig workers, and major infrastructure projects in Bihar, including a greenfield airport and a Makhana Board
Union Budget 2025: 10,000 new medical seats, boost for IITs, AI push
Union Budget 2025 announces 10,000 new medical seats, expansion of IITs, Rs 500 crore for AI in education, and a strong focus on upskilling and inclusive growth
Budget 2025 impact: Zee Learn, Aptech, education stocks rally up to 6%
The Finance minister in Budget 2025 has proposed to set-up Centre for Excellence in AI for an outlay of Rs 500 crore.
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Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman to unveil new Income Tax Bill next week
Sitharaman reiterated the Finance Ministry's commitment to a taxpayer-friendly approach, stating, "The tax department will trust first, scrutinise later," as she announced the upcoming income tax code
In election year, here's what Bihar got in Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2025
Ahead of the Union Budget 2025 presentation in Parliament, Sitharaman, dressed in a Madhubani art saree crafted by Padma awardee Dulari Devi
We see next 5 yrs as unique opportunity to realise Sabka Vikas: Sitharaman
Finance Minister remarked that India's development track record for the past 10 years and structural reforms have drawn global attention
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Budget 2025: 10 million farmers to benefit from new 'Dhan Dhanya' scheme
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the 'Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana' in Budget 2025, aiming to boost crop yields, credit access, and benefit over 10 million farmers nationwide
Will Goddess Lakshmi smile on the middle-class in Union Budget 2025?
As Nirmala Sitharaman gears up for Budget 2025, Indians seek relief from inflation, stagnant wages, job scarcity, and high taxes, hoping for reforms to ease daily financial stress
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