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Boost for agriculture: Budget proposals will help farmers and consumers

In terms of Budget allocation, agriculture and its allied sectors have seen a healthy jump of about 22 per cent to about Rs 1.71 trillion

A Budget in search of the middle class: Tax cuts may not spur growth

Much to celebrate in this Budget, but don't assume tax cuts will spark a growth revival

Consumer protection: Hotel to face action over swimming pool death

The National Commission concluded that the absence of the attendant and the failure to attempt rescue and revive Neeraj constituted a breach of duty and negligence

Manmohan Singh, a gentle giant with vision and commitment to change

Singh also had his pre-proposed ideas; what was in the textbook or his experience. But he opened the door; because he had an openness of thought, driven by his commitment to change

The nuclear option: Budget bets big on nuclear power, but questions remain

Budget bets big on nuclear power but questions remain

Budget 2025: Focused on fiscal discipline, growth, and tax relief

Overall, the government has taken a disciplined approach in this Budget, keeping long-term benefits in mind

Budget 2025: On track to make India future-ready with growth focus

This year's budget has the potential to lead to Green Revolution 2.0, strengthening food security, improving farmer incomes, reducing volatility in food prices and controlling inflation

Best of BS Opinion: India's Budget menu: Bold flavours or comfort food?

Our Editorial comment and columnists dissect the Union Budget 2025 to see what makes it tick, and what doesn't

Budget: Unlocking India's path to a prosperous future with inclusive growth

To unlock India's growth potential and make it truly Atmanirbhar, the Budget has offered a major credit boost to MSMEs as well as start-ups

A pro-growth Union Budget 2025-26 marked by coherence and consistency

The Budget represents a continuation and an acceleration of the government's multi-pronged economic development strategy

Union Budget 2025-26: Laying the foundation for improved railways

The Indian Railways needs a well-thought-out business model and a master plan for successfully implementing the light and express cargo transportation...this job must be entrusted to consultants

Budget sets a comprehensive blueprint for India's economic growth

The FM announced income tax relief for middle-class households to the tune of $12 billion (0.3 per cent of GDP), which is expected to give a significant boost to urban consumption and savings

Budget 2025-26: Balancing prudence with growth for a resilient economy

The budget underscores the government's belief that infrastructure is the bedrock of sustained growth

A blueprint for Viksit Bharat: Budget 2025 focuses on growth, reforms

The Finance Minister has also been cognizant of the need to undertake regulatory reforms that are needed to ensure that the economy does not get bogged down and steams ahead

Budget 2025-26: Operationalising the trade route to economic growth

It would have been better had the government gone in for across-the-board Customs duty rationalisation instead of picking and choosing sectors across the board

Union Budget 2025-26: A blueprint for sustainability and certainty

Anticipating US action on tariffs, India seems to have made the first move by revamping its tariff structure by reducing the slabs to eight rates

Pragmatic and sensible: FM Sitharaman incentivises growth beyond govt capex

By providing an effective tax cut of Rs 1 trillion to the middle class, the FM will improve consumer confidence and boost consumption

Noble intentions, but questions remain: Budget's allocations fall short

This was an opportune moment to get rid of the old tax system entirely and move fully to the new one. A broad-based, low-rated, and less differentiated tax structure is the need of the hour

Socialist delivery, a nuclear promise: Hoping the Budget meets its goals

Those of us who were so excited by that flurry of reforms and hailed it as a true and virtuous example of not wasting a crisis are now chastened

Of tax relief, transparency and promises: A Budget focused on clarity

The regret about this Budget is that it once again shies away from renewing its commitment to strategic disinvestment