Page 13 - Budget 2021

KNR Constructions soars 17%, hits new high ahead of 1:1 bonus share issue

The stock will turn ex-date for bonus issue on Wednesday, February 3

Budget 2021: Govt enhances anti-doping 'contribution to WADA by Rs 50 lakh

To support World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) mission for clean sports, the government has marginally increased its annual contribution from Rs 2 crore to Rs 2.5 crore in the Union budget for 2021-22

Budget marks a change of course

There is progress on ideological front, but will this suffice in generating private investment?

Forward-looking Budget eases tax compliance; ball in GST council's court

Budget can be viewed as a positive and a forward-looking in line with promoting the vision of an 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', coupled with continued efforts to ease compliance and check tax evasion.

Petrol price remains same for 6th day at Rs 83.06 a ltr, diesel at Rs 76.48

Petrol prices in Mumbai stood at Rs 92.86 per litre -- the same as yesterday. In Chennai, petrol remained unchanged to sell at Rs 88.82

Opposition parties walk out of RS demanding discussion on farm agitation

While the government claimed that Budget 2021 was unprecedented and honest, the Opposition said it has failed to address core economic problems

Budget has the ingredients to ignite a fresh investment cycle

The Union Budget 2021 has chosen to prioritize growth while pushing fiscal considerations to the background, at least for some time

National DFI can fill key gap by funding infra firms in mid-growth stage

DFIs have globally and historically been used to finance a country's development and infrastructure requirements, projects of national importance that might not conform to commercial return standards

India's $500 billion Budget to spur growth leaves little for the poor

The budget -- among India's most highly anticipated and closely watched events -- didn't have major proposals to address the job losses, hunger, and rising pressures on the farming and rural sectors

Defence allocation remains same, IAF gets highest capital boost in Budget

Budget allocations for 2021-22 are skewed, with the IAF allocated Rs 53,215 crore, the Navy Rs 35,904 crore, and the Army getting Rs 36,532 crore

Top headlines: Budget bets big on growth, its finances explained in charts

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said huge spending on infrastructure and health care was a key feature of the post-Covid Budget. Read what she said in a post-Budget interaction

India's massive borrowing puts RBI under pressure to keep yields in check

India will borrow a gross Rs 12 trillion ($164 billion) via bonds in the fiscal year beginning April, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday

India's budget will boost infra, create new jobs: US chamber of commerce

Fiscal deficit is projected to be high, but these are extraordinary times. India has been fiscally prudent compared to other countries at a time of unprecedented economic pressure

Budget positions India towards its target of $5 trillion economy: USISPF

Budget 2021-22 has taken into consideration the needs of all sectors of the economy, reflecting a robust growth plan for India

Railway Board lauds Rs 1.10 trn Budget allocation, calls it 'path-breaking'

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced that the central government is allocating Rs 1,10,055 crores for Railways

Budget should be seen as extension of Atmanirbhar, RBI's package: Prasad

"Companies like Apple under Production Linked Incentive of Rs 1,97,000 crores will be able to manufacture mobiles. This will generate employment," he said

Best of BS Opinion: A BJP Budget, a driver of economic revival, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day

Budget a booster shot for India, has ambition, resolution and innovation

It was one of the toughest times in history to announce a budget, writes Harsh Goenka.

Budget in 2 minutes: 'Bad bank' gets nod, discoms to get funds & more

A new voluntary vehicle scrapping policy, to phase out old and unfit vehicles, is to be announced, to encourage fuel-efficient, environment-friendly vehicles

Shekhar Gupta: Finally, a BJP Budget

The ones so far were all Congress+ to Congress+++