Exemption from BCD on import of certain minerals to be used in strategic sectors such as telecommunication, space, high-tech electronics, etc
Devolution of central taxes among states has remained a contentious issue over cess
The govt will continue to drive investments with focus on capex spending
The divestment target has been set at Rs 50,000 crore, similar to previous years
The largest source of income for individuals is salaries, but it has grown slowest among income categories
This is Nirmala Sitharaman's seventh consecutive presentation
Boost to rural infra and National Cooperation Policy to help fast-track rural growth
Lower taxes and levies on mobile phones and associated products such as chargers to help bring down prices
There's an earnest attempt to address issues of MSMEs, said Nayar
'Would've liked better tax benefits for entrepreneurs', says Chef Manu Chandra
This Budget provides a roadmap for enhancing the support for women so that they are able to play a greater role in the development of the economy, said Paresh Maity
A recent report by the Principle Scientific Adviser, Government of India and IIM Ahmedabad estimates India's energy demand to double by 2040
Federal Bank had applied for the approval to the regulator on May 6, 2024
According to labour unions, the amendment, which is looking to facilitate a 14-hour working day, was presented in a meeting called by the labour department with various stakeholders in the industry
These projects include the expansion of the aluminium smelter and refinery, investment in new oil and gas blocks, and expansion of the steel and iron ore businesses
For imports, the study has noted that, out of the 15 ports covered under the purview of the study, 9 ports have witnessed a reduction in the average release time in 2024 vis-a-vis the previous year
Funding in first half of this calendar year is at $795 mn, a decline of 11% from second half of 2023
Sebi allows credit rating agencies, ERPs to operate in IFSCA