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Trade unions demand scrapping of labour codes, restoration of OPS

Trade Unions also suggested stopping the privatisation of public sector undertakings

ACMA Budget 2024 wishlist: Incentivise capex, rationalise GST rates on EVs

ACMA also asked the government for clarification of tax deductions on business benefits and perquisites under Section 194R while suggesting an amnesty scheme for resolving legacy disputes under custom

Education Budget 2024: What did FM Sitharaman say in the past five Budgets?

Education Budget 2024: The BJP-led NDA government has steadily increased its allocation towards the education sector, focusing on skilling and digitisation. Here are highlights of the last 5 years

Budget 2024: Trade unions seek OPS, hike in tax rebate for salaried class

The unions also asked the government to stop the privatisation drive of PSUs, scrap the new pension scheme and restore the old pension scheme

Budget Watch: Why Ashok Gulati thinks Budget 2024 may have a populist tinge

In an exclusive interview, eminent agriculture economist Ashok Gulati talks about expectations for agriculture from Union Budget 2024 to be presented in July 2024

Budget 2024: Will the govt bring back fare concessions for senior citizens?

Union Budget 2024: According to RTI disclosures, Indian Railways earned around Rs 2,242 crore from about 150 million senior citizens during the financial year 2022-23

Budget 2024: High allocation expected for railways despite capex pressure

A report, citing government officials, said that the gross budgetary support for railways is set to increase to Rs 2.6 trillion

Budget 2024: Infrastructure takes centre stage post Lok Sabha elections

With the 2024 Lok Sabha elections now concluded, all eyes are on the Union Budget, which will be announced in July. Here's a glimpse into the key infra allocations of Interim Budget 2024

Budget 2024: Haryana seeks special grant assistance for projects in NCR

Haryana Finance Minister raised this issue during a meeting of finance ministers of all states that was chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Delhi

Budget 2024: TN urges FinMin to provide Rs 63,000 cr for CMRL Phase II

The central project recommended by the Public Investment Board in August 2021 was awaiting approval of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs for the last three years

Budget: Farm bodies for higher agri R&D spend, more PM-KISAN allotment

The farmers' groups pitched for the rationalization of fertilizer subsidies and infrastructure development to boost the sector's resilience against climate change

Budget: Special unit of 'cyber commandos' on Home Ministry's 100-day agenda

MHA also working on launching a mobile application called 'Cyberdost' for reporting and alerting users about cybercrimes

Budget 2024-25: Highway capital expenditure may rise up to 10%

Experts understand it as reasonable, given the high base the highway budget is operating on due to back-to-back bumper hikes in the previous two financial years

Budget: Exempt us from 45-day payment rule or extend deadline, say MSMEs

Sanjay Goenka of the Bihar Industries Association said the 45-day payment window was hotly debated, and they have contributed to the consultative process on the subject

Budget 2024: Boost for women through subsidies, health initiatives expected

During her Interim Budget 2024 speech this February, the Finance Minister had highlighted significant achievements and ongoing efforts for women empowerment

Agri bodies urge FM Sitharaman to boost research, rationalise subsidies

Pre-budget meeting: Finance Minister meet agricultural bodies to discuss policy and budget recommendations

Union Budget 2024-25 brings high expectations for real estate sector

Expectations are high as the Modi 3.0 government prepares to unveil reforms aimed at boosting housing, office spaces, and commercial areas amid rising demand

Budget 2024: Capex momentum for developing highways likely to continue

Focus will be on the quality of work done and not just the length of highways built, say senior govt officials

Financial market seeks incentives for NBFCs, AIFs in pre-Budget meeting

'Revisit the safe harbour clause under Section 9A of Income Tax act that encourages offshore funds to invest in India'

Budget 2024-25: New income tax regime may offer a treat to salaried class

Rationalisation of tax slabs and rate adjustments under consideration