Budget 2024: Tariffs, duties & nuisance tax - Here's what electronics industry wants from FM Nirmala SitharamanBudget 2024 Expectations: The electronics industry wants Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to simplify tariff lines and streamline duties for sub-assemblies and input parts in the upcoming budget. They specifically call for reducing the current seven tariff slabs to three and eliminating nuisance tariffs of 2.5% on certain parts.
Budget 2022: Under Omicron shadow
Govt may hike agri credit target to about Rs 18 lakh crore in upcoming Budget
View: Ready to tap India’s deep reserves and get cracking
India braces for deficit blowout, higher borrowing: Budget guide
View: It's time to shed the colonial tradition of secrecy around budget making
Budget: PM-KISAN fund allocation may be trimmed by 20%
View: Making sure investors feel safe putting resources here
Announce convergence of all corporate tax rates to 15 pc in Budget: CII
FM may announce second round of capital infusion for non-life insurers in Budget
Decoding the budget 2019: Strict rules soon for PSBs buying NBFC assets
Budget, Economic survey show divergent numbers
ET Graphics: What India Inc wants from the Budget
MTaI seeks streamlining of tax & duty structure to make medical devices affordable
View: Why Sitharaman's budgetary allocation is unlikely to satisfy defence establishment
View: If it moves, tax it. That's desperate, India
View: How urban primacy assumed importance in Sitharaman's Budget speech
View: The long-term test that the budget failed
India's 'high' super-rich tax still lower than in many countries
Budget & Markets
Budget has given bank FDs, realty an edge over equity: Here’s howReal estate investment may also pick up following the Budget sops.
Sectors and stocks to look at after Interim Budget
Budget may not really help BJP get big votes, says Vijay Kedia
Want to reduce your taxable income to Rs 5 lakh? Here's a list of all deductions you can claimIf your gross total income is in the range of Rs 6-11 lakh, you could try and claim tax deductions to reduce it to Rs 5 lakh. These deductions can help you only if you opt for the old tax regime to save tax in current financial year.
Budget 2019 is a huge tax planning incentive
Zero tax for Rs 5 lakh earners but ITR still a must
India’s domestic air traffic falls 7.5% in August, worst among major marketsIndia's domestic air passenger traffic fell by 7.5% in August compared to the previous year. This drop marks the steepest decline among major domestic aviation markets worldwide. Domestic Revenue Passenger Kilometres decreased, while capacity contracted by 1.2%, leading to a reduced load factor. Other countries like China and Brazil experienced traffic growth, contrasting India's performance. IATA's analysis indicates uncertainty in future travel demand due to various economic factors.
India's Sustainable Aviation Fuel readiness surpasses 50 percent: Report
Boeing flags 737 MAX software glitch affecting landing navigation feature, WSJ reports
Budget Poll
Education Budget 2019: 5 things Sitharaman gave students and the youthThe new measures are aimed at ensuring that India's education system reaches the next level.
Budget 2019: WCD Ministry's budget hiked by 17%, social services sector gets major boost
Budget 2019 hikes tax break on interest paid on loan for affordable housing by Rs 1.5 lakh
Khadi: All set for a makeoverWith government focused on promoting Khadi as a global fabric, the FY 20 Budget allocation has been to the tune of Rs 1252.65 crore towards development of Khadi, Village and Coir Industries. There have been new additions this time which reflect the roadmap ahead. Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is planning to get more advanced production techniques, better designers and reaching even the most inaccessible areas of the country are all a part of KVIC’s plan to make this dream a reality. (Pic: Khadi and Village Industries Commission/Facebook)
Budget 2019: Government’s continued commitment to help MSMEs
Budget 2019: Decoding Nirmala Sithraman’s budgetary allocation for MSMEs
सीनियर सिटिजन को Form 15G/H में मिली राहत, अब नहीं कटेगा बेवजह TDS; सरकार ने टैक्स कंप्लायंस किया आसानअब बॉन्ड, डिबेंचर और अन्य ब्याज देने वाली सिक्योरिटीज में निवेश करने वाले सीनियर सिटिजन को बड़ी राहत मिली है। सरकार ने Form 15G/H में बदलाव किया है। इससे इससे कागजी झंझट कम होगा। साथ ही, टैक्स रिफंड के लिए महीनों इंतजार नहीं करना पड़ेगा। जानते हैं कि Form 15G/H में क्या बदल है।
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STT बढ़ने के बाद भी ये मार्केट इकोसिस्टम से जुड़े स्टॉक्स फोकस में, BSE-MCX समेत 6 शेयरों में तेजी की उम्मीद
RBI special windows seen big enough to bring in $100BIndia's new forex inflow programs may attract approximately one hundred billion dollars. These special drives have already mobilized over forty billion dollars in foreign exchange. Experts predict these initiatives could significantly exceed initial mobilization estimates. The Reserve Bank of India introduced these facilities to support the balance of payments. These programs aim to cushion the rupee and contain imported inflation.
India, Canada aim to conclude CEPA trade pact by end-2026: MEA
Govt's urban reset: Centre divides ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs into two specialised verticals
How Jaitley's budgets taxed the rich to favour the middle classIn his 2015-16 Budget, Jaitley abolished the wealth tax and replaced it with an additional 2% surcharge.
Arun Jaitley's five-year struggle to bring down fiscal deficit
How Arun Jaitley treated businesses in his Budgets
Budget 2019: Operating ratio of Indian Railways likely to improveThe gross budget estimates under revenue for the year 2019-20 is Rs 2,72,705.68 crore, recording an increase of Rs 22,854.67 crore over the revised estimates for 2018-19.
Budget 2019: Proposals bring cheer to dairy industry
Budget 2019: Proposal of separate fisheries department to lift exports
ET Budget survey: No crisis but jobs are scarceAccording to an ET online survey, people think jobs are scarce but not as scarce as to indicate a crisis.
ET Budget survey: Despite DeMo and GST, clamour for more reforms
ET Budget Survey: It's middle class over farm sector
Four Balance Sheet Challenge issue was hughlighted by a paper. India's economy has overcome significant financial stress. Now, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman states India has a 'twin balance sheet advantage'. Corporate and financial sectors have recovered and are in excellent shape to support growth.
India Budget 2026: As India prepares for Union Budget 2026, this explainer details its significance as the government's annual financial blueprint. The Budget outlines revenue and expenditure plans, crucial for converting policy promises into action and managing finite resources to drive economic growth and social welfare.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, 2026. This marks a continuation of her tenure, joining a select group of finance ministers with multiple consecutive budgets. The meticulous preparation process, involving extensive consultations and departmental reviews, culminates in the budget's presentation to Parliament.
Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for FY 2026-27 on February 1, 2026. Ahead of this, understanding key budget terms like Annual Financial Statement, Fiscal Deficit, and Revenue Expenditure is crucial for grasping the government's financial blueprint and economic strategy.
Full Budget and Vote on account explanation: A Full Budget is the government's comprehensive annual financial plan, detailing past performance and future revenue and spending. In contrast, a Vote on Account is a temporary measure for essential expenses when a full budget cannot be presented, typically during elections. Unlike a full budget, it doesn't introduce new policies or tax changes.