Business Standard looks at past surveys to analyse what their priorities and challenges were
Delayed wages accounted for 56% of all MGNREGA wage payments in 2016-17, up from 39% in 2012-13
Amid voter discontent over lack of jobs, Modi says India on track to become $5-trn economy by 2025; big splurge unlikely because of fiscal pressure
Although keeping in mind the fiscal compulsions and recent statements made by FM Arun Jaitley and also PM Narendra Modi himself it is given that the Budget 2018-19 is not going to be overly populist
The government met leaders of political parties at a meeting in Parliament House on Sunday and also sought their cooperation
After a disappointing run under the Modi government so far, a significant increase in social sector allocations and their proper utilisation is the need of the day
This is the last full budget of the present government and the last opportunity for it to demonstrate its commitment to India's health and nutrition
Ahead of Union Budget 2018-19, Business Standard and PwC take a look at the impact of demonetisation on economy in one year
In 70 years India has actually had only half a dozen growth budgets. The rest have been about redistribution of incomes
To boost the numbers of indirect and ancillary jobs, Finance ministry has decided to grant the demand
Officials say move may impact medical benefits under ESIC; clause says depositors' money can be used to infuse capital in ailing financial institutions
A finance ministry official with direct knowledge of budget discussions said, 'The govt's top priority is to create jobs and boost growth'
As per industry estimates, nearly 3000-4000 MW of solar projects worth over Rs 150 billion are at high risk
During election years, the UP Budget has posted steep hikes of over 15% and occasionally breached the 18% mark
The first part deals with new schemes and outlays for various existing schemes and sectors, while the second contains announcements on direct and indirect taxes
The government accelerated asset sales in this current fiscal year after a chaotic rollout of a new national goods and services tax undermined tax collection targets
While income tax benefits can be provided to buyers through this Budget, GST Council nod would be required for lowering GST rate
USIBC said it believes India must ensure that transfer pricing principles are applied in a fair, consistent manner for all taxpayers
The farmers collectively purchase goods from growers and sell them at rates lower than prevailing market prices
The scheme implies 92% annual rise in capex