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Union Budget 24: What's cheaper and what's costlier? Check full list

In the Union Budget for FY25, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced several changes impacting the prices of various items. Read on to find out what they are

Transitioning to a green future: Budget 2024 underlines energy security

The government will also formulate a roadmap for moving the 'hard to abate' industries from 'energy efficiency' targets to 'emission targets'

Ignored plight of Manipur amidst flood, violence in Union Budget: Congress

State Congress president K Meghachandra alleged that there was a partisan approach in the Budget, and said that 'entire Northeast was not taken care of'

Budget 2024 proposes lower TDS for insurance commission, bonus payment

'Rationalisation of TDS from 5% to 2% for payment of insurance commission to individual agents will ensure additional income in the hands of such individuals for payments made by the insurers'

Budget focuses on job creation by giving push to manufacturing: Nayar

There's an earnest attempt to address issues of MSMEs, said Nayar

Budget 2024: HP to get aid to overcome losses due to last year's floods

Heavy rains triggered floods and landslides in the hill state last year and about 550 people died during the monsoon season

Budget 2024: Bihar temples to be transformed into world-class destinations

Vishnupad Temple is one of the most ancient Hindu shrines located next to the Falgu river, while the Mahabodhi Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Union Budget 2024: Railways capex up marginally to Rs 2.65 trillion

Around Rs 1.08 trillion lined up for critical safety works like Kavach, repairing and overhaul of old lines

E-commerce and consumer internet industry welcomes FM Sitharaman's Budget

Krishnamurthy said the government's commitment to green energy and critical mineral missions underscores a forward-looking strategy to ensure sustainable development

Budget to plug skill gap, boost employment creation: HR, ed-tech industry

Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of up to Rs 15,000 is set to boost formal employment by making it more attractive for industries to hire new talent, they added

Is old tax regime over? What FM Sitharaman said about old and new regimes

Union Budget 2024-25: Govt to review old tax regime. What is the current tax system and what has the Budget 2024 proposed for FY25

Budget 2024: What does indexation mean? How does it work in real estate?

Indexation benefits will continue to apply to properties purchased before April 1, 2001, but not to those purchased after that date

TMC leaders slam Budget as one for NDA, not India, says nothing for WB

TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee told reporters in Delhi that "the Modi government's continued deprivation of Bengal will face a strong response from the people."

Budget 2024 retains Rs 1.2 trillion telecom revenue goal for FY25

Despite muted spectrum auctions, non-tax telecom revenue for FY25 higher by 28.5%

Union Budget 2024: Fiscally prudent, inclusive, and growth-oriented

The MSME sector is the backbone of our economy, and I truly believe that for India to achieve its dream of becoming a US$5 trillion economy, this sector needs to be well supported

What's behind the Centre's big love for Ladakh in Union Budget 2024?

The government's increased budget allocations for Ladakh and additional allocations for various central expenditures have focused on the overall development of the region over the years

Union Budget 2024: Rs 13,539 cr allocated to social justice department

The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment has been allocated Rs 13,539 crore in the 2024-2025 budget, an increase of 37 per cent from the 2023-2024 revised estimates of Rs 9,853.32 crore.

Union Budget 2024-25: Absence of incentives disappoints hospitality sector

India has witnessed a remarkable development in the tourism and hospitality sectors in the post-COVID-19 era. According to the Economic Survey 2023-24

Civil aviation ministry gets Rs 2,357 cr budgetary allocation for 2024-25

The amount is for revival of 22 airports as well as commencement of 124 RCS routes and Viability Gap Funding for North East Connectivity

Budget 2024: India promises safe harbour rates for diamond industry

With over 90 per cent of the world's diamonds being processed in India, primarily in the city of Surat, the sector is renowned for its skilled workforce and intricate craftsmanship