Page 24 - Budget 2021

MSP regime underwent changes to assure price at 1.5 times making cost: FM

Stressed that the government is committed to farmers' welfare, Finance Minister Sitharaman said the MSP regime has undergone a "sea change" to assure price at least 1.5 times of production cost

India's first paperless Budget is also 100% visionless, says TMC

The TMC lashed out at the Centre over the Union Budget on Monday, saying it was 100 per cent 'visionless' and its theme was 'sell India.'

Budget 2021 is fiscally stimulating, but more on expenditure side

Budget has delivered a fairly effective boost on capex while bringing about some reforms in the financial sector

Govt cuts revenue estimates from telecom; pegs receipts at Rs 53,986 cr

The government has lowered revenue estimates from the telecom sector while pegging expected receipts at Rs 53,986 crore in the next financial year

Budget 2021 highlights: Relief for seniors above 75, other key announcements

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday unveiled the budget for fiscal 2021-22, that aims to shore up an economy badly-hit by the novel coronavirus pandemic. The economy is projected to contract 7.7% in the current fiscal year, although the government forecasts growth of 11% for the coming fiscal year, after a massive Coronavirus vaccination drive and a rebound in consumer demand and investments. Watch the video for major highlights

Gold, Silver to get cheaper as FM announces customs duty cut in Budget

Gold futures fell more than 3% following the surprise announcement in the annual budget by Sitharaman

Budget 2021: FM proposes tax exemption for aircraft leasing companies

The government on Monday proposed tax exemption for aircraft leasing companies

Congress says Budget fails to address the issues, terms it 'anti-farmer'

The Congress on Monday criticised the Centre for failing to address the farm issues and termed the Union Budget as 'Kisan Vidrohi'.

2021 to be year of Chandrayaan-3, says FM, allocates Rs 4,000 cr for oceans

The government allocated Rs 4,000 crore to study the oceans and explore the oceanic biosphere

Sitharaman gives further push to affordable housing projects in Budget 2021

Sitharaman proposed to extend the Rs 1.5 lakh benefit on interest paid on affordable housing loans by one year to March 31, 2022. Last year this was extended by a year to March 2021 from March 2020

Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait demands separate budget for agriculture sector

On Budget day, farmer leader Rakesh Tikait said that the government should provide a separate budget for farmers to address various issues of the farming community

FM lauds Indian team's historic win in Australia during budget speech

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recalled the joy that the entire country felt while watching Team India's historic win over Australia under trying circumstances earlier this year

Budget for 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', will strengthen economy: Rajnath Singh

Senior BJP leader and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday hailed the Union Budget as one for 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat', and asserted that this will strengthen the economy

Budget 2021 to spend Rs 2.23 trn on healthcare, raising outlay by 137%

New central scheme called Atmanirbhar Swasth Bharat Yojana gets Rs 64,180 crore in Sitharaman's budget

Budget 2021: Govt raises import duty on parts of mobile phones, chargers

The government on Monday proposed to impose import duty on components of mobile phones and chargers, to enhance local value addition

Budget 2021: Govt to borrow about Rs 12 trillion in FY22, says FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government will borrow about Rs 12 trillion in 2021-22

Budget 2021: Govt pegs FY21 fiscal deficit at 9.5% of GDP, says FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday the fiscal deficit for FY21 has been pegged at 9.5 per cent of the GDP and will come down to 6.8 per cent in FY22

Road & highway construction firms rally up to 13% on infra push in Budget

The Finance Minister announced an allocation of Rs 1.18 trillion for the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways

Fiscal deficit for FY22 pegged at 6.8% of GDP, announces FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government estimates fiscal deficit of 6.8 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP) in the next financial year beginning April 1

Budget 2021: FM proposes Rs 1,500 cr scheme to promote digital payments

The government on Monday proposed Rs 1,500 crore-scheme to promote digital payments in the country