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Qualitative improvement
Higher capex will improve growth prospects
 "Qualitative improvement")
Economic reforms implemented 'despite the odds', says FM Sitharaman
Rating agencies must take note of the country's transparent fiscal consolidation path, FM says
 "Economic reforms implemented 'despite the odds', says FM Sitharaman")
Govt working on scheme to help middle-class buy homes: Manoj Joshi
Inaugurating the real estate association NAREDCO's National Convention, he said real estate is the most critical factor in India becoming a developed nation and reaching a USD 30 trillion economy
 "Govt working on scheme to help middle-class buy homes: Manoj Joshi")
It's not interim Budget, but 'antim' Budget of BJP govt at Centre: Mamata
Banerjee made the remark during a dharna in Kolkata, which began earlier in the day to demand the state's "dues" from the Centre for various social welfare schemes
 "It's not interim Budget, but 'antim' Budget of BJP govt at Centre: Mamata")
Interim Budget 2024-25: Striking a middle path
Such prudence also seems to have influenced the Finance Minister's fiscal consolidation efforts
 "Interim Budget 2024-25: Striking a middle path")
I-T dept will erase petty tax demands on its own, says CBDT chairman
He said only the base figure of the demand (Rs 25,000 and Rs 10,000) will be the "deciding factor" for such cases and not the interest amount riding on the basic demand over the years
 "I-T dept will erase petty tax demands on its own, says CBDT chairman")
Fiscal deficit target of 5.1% ambitious but achievable: Finance secretary
Besides, he said, the government has projected a slight increase in non-tax revenue from a high base during the current financial year
 "Fiscal deficit target of 5.1% ambitious but achievable: Finance secretary")
LIVE: Budget will fuel progress, empower people, says Shree Cement MD
Union Budget 2024 Live Updates: Catch all the latest updates here
 "LIVE: Budget will fuel progress, empower people, says Shree Cement MD")
Budget announcements to boost India's innovation-led economy: DPIIT secy
Provisions related to R&D "hopefully trigger some greater private sector investments in R&D. Announcement of a new scheme for strengthening deep-tech technologies is good for startups also
 "Budget announcements to boost India's innovation-led economy: DPIIT secy")
Budget focused on economic resilience, creates opportunities for all
It carefully allocates public resources and commits to reduce the country's fiscal debt
 "Budget focused on economic resilience, creates opportunities for all")
Mission Shakti: Under longest-serving woman FM, gender Budget hits a high
India's gender Budget was specifically started in 2005-06 to view the budgetary exercise through a gender lens and to ensure that the benefits of development do not exclude women
Govt continues to be bright spot of world despite challenges: Piyush Goyal
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her budget speech on Thursday said India is negotiating BITs with different countries in the spirit of 'first develop India'
 "Govt continues to be bright spot of world despite challenges: Piyush Goyal")
Decadal perspective: Modi govt has pushed the pedal on growth, technology
Focus on technology and encouraging research and development to fuel innovation
 "Decadal perspective: Modi govt has pushed the pedal on growth, technology")
USIBC President hails India as a 'pillar of stability' in uncertain world
He underscored the mutual recognition that both the United States and India are leading global job creation and prosperity
 "USIBC President hails India as a 'pillar of stability' in uncertain world")
Interim Budget 2024 supports economic growth story for India: USISPF chief
The Interim Budget 2024 is expected to undergo thorough scrutiny and debate in the coming days in Parliament as stakeholders assess its potential impact on the nation's economic trajectory
 "Interim Budget 2024 supports economic growth story for India: USISPF chief")
TMS Ep621: Interim Budget, BS Budget analysis, markets, top Budget numbers
Why is this Budget more than interim? Did the interim Budget tick the right boxes? What do fiscal targets mean for bond, equity markets? Top Budget numbers and what they mean. Find out here
 "TMS Ep621: Interim Budget, BS Budget analysis, markets, top Budget numbers")
Best of BS Opinion: Interim Budget 2024-25: Striking a middle path & more
Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today
 "Best of BS Opinion: Interim Budget 2024-25: Striking a middle path & more")
FM Sitharaman's interim Budget extends tax benefits in IFSC till March 2025
Proposal will give 'some breather' business set up in GIFT city, she says
 "FM Sitharaman's interim Budget extends tax benefits in IFSC till March 2025")
Ready reckoner: FM Sitharaman's interim Budget places emphasis on growth
Our government stands committed to strengthening and expanding the economy with high growth, and to creating conditions for people to realise their aspirations, she said
 "Ready reckoner: FM Sitharaman's interim Budget places emphasis on growth")
Budget 2024: FM promises 20 mn more rural houses, hikes MGNREGA allocation
But no increase in PM-KISAN amount surprises experts
 "Budget 2024: FM promises 20 mn more rural houses, hikes MGNREGA allocation")