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FM Sitharaman's interim Budget extends tax benefits in IFSC till March 2025

Proposal will give 'some breather' business set up in GIFT city, she says

Ready reckoner: FM Sitharaman's interim Budget places emphasis on growth

Our government stands committed to strengthening and expanding the economy with high growth, and to creating conditions for people to realise their aspirations, she said

Interim Budget 2024: India's economic future bright, in capable hands

While the IMF estimates the Indian economy to grow at 6.7 per cent in 2023-24, there is no other comparable economy that is growing as rapidly as India

FM Sitharaman's interim Budget tries to focus on achieving long-term growth

The key change on the expenditure side is the focus on outcomes as well as satu­ration of beneficiaries

Interim Budget 2024-25: Higher tax-to-GDP ratio needed

The Finance Minister clearly mentioned that the government will rely less on market borrowings and, thereby, facilitate more credit availability for the private sector from the banking system

Decadal perspective of Modi govt: State finances recovering from pandemic

Scheme of fifty-year interest free loan for capital expenditure to continue with total outlay of Rs 1.3 trillion

Interim Budget: Railways get 3 new corridors; 40,000 bogies to be upgraded

Proposals will lead to safety and higher travel speed for passengers, says Finance Minister

Interim Budget 2024 highlights: Capex from govt will continue, says FM

Union Budget 2024 LIVE updates: FM Sitharaman in her Interim Budget speech stated the Centre is working towards making India 'viksit' by 2047. Catch the latest updates here

Interim Budget: Equip youth for nation's progress, says FM Sitharaman

When it comes to youth, skilling has been a major focus area. The Skill India Mission has trained 14 million youth, upskilled and reskilled 5.4 million youth, shared FM Sitharaman

Governance, development, performance key themes for Budget 2024-25: FM

We're not just aligning with fiscal consolidation path but bettering it: FM

Interim Budget: Share of capex allocation jumps to 30-year high in FY25

The headline figure of Rs 11.1 trn is 11.1% higher than FY24, says Finance Minister

Interim Budget: Improved fiscal resilience amid modest tax buoyancy

The Interim Budget had assumed nominal GDP growth of 10.5 per cent of GDP, but First Advance Estimates placed it at 8.9 per cent

Budget 2024: Sitharaman bats for developing iconic tourist destinations

The finance minister announced that long-term interest-free loans will be provided to states for financing the development of iconic tourist centres

Interim Budget: Rama's radiance in FM Sitharaman's six yards of optimism

The Opposition made only half-hearted efforts to interrupt the speech and did not appear to notice that in the Budget speech, the Prime Minister was quoted five times

Interim Budget 2024-25: 'Commitment to fiscal prudence and growth'

India has emerged as one of the most preferred destinations for global investors

Interim Budget 2024: 'A transformative yet prudent financial statement'

Overall, the government has presented a forward-looking Budget with enough assurances to trust it to lay down the roadmap through the full Budget and sticking to GDP

Interim Budget 2024 unveils growth path with fiscal prudence: Economists

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces fiscal measures aiming at sustainable growth and fiscal consolidation, drawing positive reactions from economists

On path to achieving fiscal deficit target of 4.5% by FY26: FM Sitharaman

Interim Budget: Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra said that the removal of tax old tax disputes is likely to cost the Centre around Rs 3,500 crore

Interim Budget: 'Fiscally prudent, growth-promoting pronouncement'

The underlying nominal GDP growth assumption of 10.5 per cent for the Budget and tax collection estimates are realistic

Budget 2024: What did FM Sitharaman say on education, Skill India Mission

The Centre proposes opening of new medical colleges and upgrade Anganwadi centres in the Interim Budget 2024