Page 9 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
Projects worth Rs 19,000 cr to get grants under Sovereign Green Fund
Centre looks to raise Rs 16,000 cr this fiscal via green bonds. The Budget, however, does not say whether or not bond issuance will be the sole contributor to the fund
 "Projects worth Rs 19,000 cr to get grants under Sovereign Green Fund")
India earmarks $3.7 billion for state oil companies' energy transition
"This Budget builds on our focus on green growth," finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her budget speech
 "India earmarks $3.7 billion for state oil companies' energy transition")
Budget: FM proposes case management system to reduce litigation by I-T dept
In a bid to lessen litigation, FM Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a case management system where the I-T dept would defer filing a lawsuit if an identical question of law is pending in HCs and SC
 "Budget: FM proposes case management system to reduce litigation by I-T dept")
Budget 2023: What is 'Amrit Kaal' mentioned by FM Sitharaman in her speech?
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government has increased its emphasis on 'Amrit Kaal' and said that the coming period would be very prosperous for India with economic growth and social justice
 "Budget 2023: What is 'Amrit Kaal' mentioned by FM Sitharaman in her speech?")
Union Budget 2023: SCSS, MIP investment limit doubled, new scheme for women
Mahila Samman Saving Certificate to be available for two years till March 2025, offers 7.5% return, with provision for partial withdrawal
 "Union Budget 2023: SCSS, MIP investment limit doubled, new scheme for women")
Budget 2023: TV, mobile to be cheaper; gold, imported cars to be dearer
Mobile phones and TV sets manufactured in India would become cheaper with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing cuts in Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on import of their components
 "Budget 2023: TV, mobile to be cheaper; gold, imported cars to be dearer")
Union Budget 2023: Large potential to be tapped in tourism, says FM
With an aim of boosting tourism in the country, the Union Budget 2023-24, proposed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, promises to award huge opportunities for jobs and entrepreneurship for youth
 "Union Budget 2023: Large potential to be tapped in tourism, says FM")
Budget: Atomic energy sector gets lower allocation in FY24 at Rs 25,078 cr
The Indian atomic energy sector is expected to get Rs 25,078.49 crore which is lower than what it got in FY23
 "Budget: Atomic energy sector gets lower allocation in FY24 at Rs 25,078 cr")
Budget 2023: Full text of the speech by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Here is the full text of the speech given by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament
Govt to launch Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme with outlay of Rs 2,200 cr
The Finance Minister said that the agriculture credit target will be increased to Rs 20 lakh crore with focus on animal husbandry, dairy and fisheries
 "Govt to launch Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme with outlay of Rs 2,200 cr")
Compute your income tax liability after Budget 2023 changes here
No tax will have to be paid for income up to Rs 3 lakh
 "Compute your income tax liability after Budget 2023 changes here")
Budget 2023: This Is how the budgetary allocation compares with last year
The government has proposed on creating infrastructure by increasing the capital expenditure by 33 per cent to Rs 10 trillion
 "Budget 2023: This Is how the budgetary allocation compares with last year")
India sets target of 5 MMT annual green hydrogen production by 2030
The Finance Minister also proposed an allocation of Rs 35,000 crore for priority capital investments towards energy transition and net zero objectives, and energy security by the Ministry of Petroleum
 "India sets target of 5 MMT annual green hydrogen production by 2030")
FM announces savings scheme for women with 7.5% interest rate for 2 years
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Wednesday announced a 'Mahila Samman Saving Certificate' with a fixed interest rate of 7.5 per cent for two years
Small businesses to common citizen: 5 key Budget proposals explained
Budget gives Rs 2.40 trillion to Railways: the highest-ever outlay for the national transporter
 "Small businesses to common citizen: 5 key Budget proposals explained")
Govt doubles deposit limit for Senior Citizen Savings Scheme to Rs 30 lakh
In her Budget Speech, the minister also announced a new small savings scheme for women
Union Budget 2023: Big push for agri digital infra, co-ops, organic farming
Rural housing gets huge fund outlay for completion of projects ahead of 2024 general elections
 "Union Budget 2023: Big push for agri digital infra, co-ops, organic farming")
Union Budget 2023 gives EVs a big charge; boosts vehicle scrappage
Centre and states to provide 25% tax rebate on road tax for vehicles purchased to replace scrapped ones
 "Union Budget 2023 gives EVs a big charge; boosts vehicle scrappage")
Rebates to slabs: Budget's key changes in Income Tax regime explained
This move indicates that the old regime will slowly be wound up
 "Rebates to slabs: Budget's key changes in Income Tax regime explained")
Budget backs pharma R&D, nursing colleges, skilling in medical devices
A mission will be launched to eliminate sickle cell anaemia in the country by 2047, says Finance Minister
