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Budget 2024: Why was the presentation time changed to 11 am from 5 pm?
Budget 2024 time: The Union Budget is presented at 11 am on February 1 every year but it was not the practice earlier. Here's why it was changed and when
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Budget 2024: FM Sitharaman takes part in 'halwa ceremony'; what is it?
Budget 2024 date and time: Budget 2024, which will be an Interim Budget, will be presented in the Parliament on February 1 at 11 am
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FM takes part in 'halwa' ceremony; marks final stage of interim Budget prep
It is organised every year in the basement of North Block, which houses the ministry in the national capital and is attended by the finance minister and other high-ranking officials
Budget Highlights: Space industry seeks PLI scheme, liberal FDI policy
LIVE updates: The central government focus is likely to be on controlling inflation and adjusting the fiscal deficit ahead of the Lok Sabha polls. Catch all the budget-related live updates here
PM-KISAN to Ayushman Bharat: Key changes possible in interim Budget
Interim Budget: Nirmala Sitharaman has said that there may not be big announcements. However, various reports have suggested that there may be some changes in many of the Centre's schemes
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Budget 2024 LIVE updates: Govt raises import duty on gold, silver jewellery
Union budget 2024: Govt will table the interim budget where focus will likely be on controlling fiscal deficit and supporting agri ahead of the elections. Catch all the budget-related live updates
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FM alleges police misuse in TN; Governor alleges 'spiritual repression'
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaking to reporters in Kancheepuram alleged that the Tamil Nadu police 'is being misused' by the 'Hindu hating' DMK
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Budget 2024-25: Govt may increase capex to propel economic growth
In the upcoming Budget too, the government is expected to earmark a large amount towards capex as such investment has a multiplier effect on the economy and it also crowds in private investment
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Interim Budget to cut fiscal deficit in election year, focus on capex: Poll
The government is aiming to narrow the fiscal deficit to 4.50% of GDP by the end of the 2025-26 fiscal year (FY) from 5.90% in the current year to end-March 2024
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Budget 2024: MSMEs expect special package from FM Sitharaman on Feb 1
FM Sitharaman is scheduled to present the interim Budget 2023-24 in the Lok Sabha on February 1
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India to budget fiscal deficit at 5.3% of GDP in FY25: BofA Securities
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will opt for a further reduction in fiscal deficit to 5.3 per cent of India's gross domestic product in the upcoming budget for FY25 despite poll pressure
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Budget 2024: Who was first woman to present Budget? Know interesting facts
Interim Budget 2024: Who holds the record for reading the most number of budgets in India and other interesting Budget facts
As interim Budget nears, check differences between old and new tax regime
Interim budget 2024: In a bid to improve the direct tax system, the finance ministry had introduced a simplified optional new income tax regime in 2020-2021
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Budget 2024 expectations: What stance will interim Budget 2024 adopt?
Nirmala Sitharaman's recent statement that the February 1 Budget would just be a vote on account could mean that she will uphold the convention surrounding an interim Budget
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Union Budget 2024: Add 'Sin Tax' and these terms to your financial glossary
Union Budget 2024: The central government will present an interim budget for the new financial year on February 1 during the Budget session of the Parliament
Pharma industry seeks incentives for R&D, conducive policies in Budget
The interim Budget is scheduled to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1
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Interim Budget may see measures to boost consumption demand, rural economy
Another proposal is related to increasing the funds under the rural employment guarantee scheme MGNREGA and higher payout for farmers
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LIVE: Court sends Parl security breach accused to judicial custody
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FM seeks more participation from French financial institutions at GIFT City
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday met French President Diplomatic Advisor Emmanuel Bonne and sought greater participation from French financial institutions
Parliament session from January 31, FM to present Interim Budget on Feb 1
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said that the Interim Budget session will commence with President Droupadi Murmu addressing both Houses of Parliament