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Budget 2025: New presumptive tax scheme for non-residents in electronics

Announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, this initiative is part of India's strategy to position itself as a global hub for electronics system design and manufacturing

Budget FY26: Boost for cancer care; gig workers under health cover

The government will establish cancer care centres in every district across India by FY25

Budget FY26: Govt to launch export promotion mission worth Rs 2,250 crore

Under this mission, the department of commerce, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME), and the finance ministry will set export-related targets for various sectors

Budget boost for MSMEs with higher credit limits, lower guarantee fees

To help MSMEs scale up operations, enhance technological capabilities, and access capital, the Union Budget has introduced enhanced investment and turnover limits for MSME classification

Five things stand out in Budget 2025 as it works on fiscal consolidation

As Finance Minister Sitharaman has mentioned that the revenue foregone would be Rs 1 trillion, one can assume that it would lead to Rs 70,000 crore of consumption

India's Union Budget: Interesting facts and history you should know about

Nirmala Sitharaman is India's first full-time female Finance Minister. By presenting her eighth budget, she strengthens her place in India's political and economic history

Growth, capex, and debt: Key numbers to watch in Union Budget 2025

From fiscal deficit to defence spending and external debt, Budget 2025 will reflect the government's strategy to balance fiscal prudence with growth ambitions

Budget 2025: What should be your stock market trading strategy on Feb 1?

At 12:30 PM, BSE Sensex was trading 0.64 per cent higher at 77,253.98 levels. Similarly, Nifty50 was trading 0.82 per cent higher at 23,439.55 levels

Market Today: Budget 2025; Fiscal Deficit; Trump tariffs; Gold; SMID stocks

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her eighth consecutive budget today. This will also be the second budget under the third term of the Modi administration

Economic Survey FY25 warns of energy risks amid India's green transition

Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran, in the survey's preface, emphasised the need for "strategic thinking" to avoid geopolitical risks

What Indian Railways achieved in FY25? Economic Survey sheds light

Between April and October 2024, Indian Railways launched 17 new pairs of Vande Bharat trains and manufactured 228 new coaches, keeping pace with last year's expansion

Economic Survey 2025 suggests deregulation as a trigger for higher growth

We broadly concur with the Survey's assessment of a pick-up in rural demand on the back of improved crop output, disinflation, and an uptick in domestic investment activity

Budget 2025: PM Modi hints at new measures for women, poor, middle class

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hinted at new initiatives for the poor and middle class as well as women as he laid out his government's vision a day before the Union Budget is presented in Parliament. Modi began his customary pre-session remarks to the media by invoking Lakshmi, the goddess associated with wealth and prosperity, and said he prayed for special blessings for the poor and middle class. Stressing the importance of ensuring equal rights for women free from religious and sectarian differences, he asserted that significant decisions towards the goal will be taken during the Budget Session, which started from Friday. He emphasised the importance of establishing the dignity of women, who have been at the centre of the ruling BJP's welfare measures. Modi said several historic bills and proposals will be discussed in this session, leading to laws that will strengthen the nation. President Droupadi Murmu in her address to the joint sitting of Parliament also underscor

Economic Survey 2024-25: Key highlights and challenges the CEA presents

India's economy is expected to grow between 6.3 per cent and 6.8 per cent in FY26. Chief Economic Adviser believes India is on a steady growth path while globalisation is slowing down

Congress says Modi govt leading India into 'middle-income trap': What is it?

In its Real State of the Economy report, Congress has accused the Centre of steering India toward a 'middle-income trap.' Here's what it means

Union Budget session 2025 highlights: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables Economic Survey

Budget session latest highlights: Finance Minister Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey today ahead of the presentation of the Budget. Catch the latest developments related to Union Budget here

Economic Survey 2025: Inflation stays high as food prices defy global dip

The Economic Survey, tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday, said food inflation surpassed 8 per cent at several points in FY25 (April-December) due to supply disruptions

President Murmu opens Budget session 2025: Housing, healthcare, AI in focus

The President also offered condolences to those who lost their lives in the Kumbh Mela stampede at Prayagraj

Markets Today: Economic Survey, US GDP; Nestle, ONGC, Q3; Dr. Agarwal's IPO

Back home, at 6:40 AM, GIFT Nifty futures indicated a strong start, up 71 points at 23,489

Wishlist for Budget 2025: Strengthening foundations for sustained growth

The Union Budget 2025 will be presented in the Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in a 'red bahikhata' on Saturday, 1st February