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Budget proposal puts onus on states to fund, get discoms back in shape

Budget's Rs 3 trillion scheme expects states to submit action plan, get results

India's Budget points to a loosening of fiscal policy: Fitch Ratings

The Budget points to a loosening of fiscal policy to support the country's ongoing economic recovery from the pandemic and will consequently lead to a rise in public debt, Fitch said

Congress MP presses for increasing Budget discussion time from 10 to 12 hrs

As the Rajya Sabha proceedings began on Wednesday, Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Jairam Ramesh said that the time to discuss the Union Budget should be increased from 10 to 12 hours

Budget discussion likely to begin first in Rajya Sabha, 6th time in history

Departing from the usual practice, the discussion on Union Budget is likely to start first in Rajya Sabha. This is only for the sixth time Upper House will take up the discussion before the Lok Sabha

Budget new rules on holding firms queer pitch for sovereign, pension funds

A proposed regime requiring investments through holding companies may have tax implications, say experts

Is Union Budget 2021-22 inflationary? Experts not on the same page

The government has ruled out tweaking the inflation target under the monetary agreement framework between it and the RBI

Govt fell short in backing NEP with cut in education budget: Experts

What has also taken many by surprise is the cut in spending on education by at least Rs 6,000 crore

Budget 2021: Railways refutes TMC's charge of ignoring West Bengal

Railways said the national transporter has got highest ever allocation of Rs 6,536 crore for infrastructure and safety projects in the state

Measures envisaged in Budget 2021-22 will boost startups: Secretary DPIIT

DPIIT Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Guruprasad Mohapatra said the measures envisaged in the Budget will further boost the Startups in the country

Railways, Department of Posts, AAI not to be privatised under PSE policy

Public sector enterprises in the nature of development and regulatory authorities, autonomous organisations, trusts, development financing institutions would also be out of the policy

Revoking of CVD, ADD to hurt earnings of domestic stainless steel industry

"Traders are expected to stock up cheap imports creating huge inventories in the coming months ahead of an anticipated demand boom in the sector," said an official of a large stainless steel firm

Transparency, tax stability key guiding principles of Budget 2021-22: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said transparency and tax stability were the key guiding principle of Budget 2021-22

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre for 'betraying India's defenders' in Union Budget

The Wayanad MP has been time and again slamming the Centre and its policies

Top headlines: BSE firms' m-cap tops Rs 200 trn, RBI's plan to revive PMC

Walmart-owned digital payments firm PhonePe has distributed ESOPs (employee stock ownership plans) worth $200 million among its 2,200 employees. Read top news with Business Standard

Previous govts drafted Union Budget with eye on vote bank: PM Modi

Modi was speaking at the centenary celebrations of the historic Chauri Chaura incident, a landmark event in the country''s fight for Independence

Budget 2021: International Monetary Fund welcomes India's focus on growth

Gerry Rice said the Union Budget rightly focuses on health, education, public infrastructure and, if fully implemented, can help increase India's growth potential

Budget 2021: South Central Railway gets Rs 7,222 cr for infra works

The South Central Railway (SCR) has been sanctioned Rs 7,222 crore in 2021-22 budget as against Rs 7,024 crore allocated for previous financial year, towards important infrastructure works

Budget's transparency on numbers to enthuse rating agencies: SBI economists

The budget redefines fiscal rules because it adds off-balance sheet items to the headline deficit, a note said adding that consolidation of finances is a pragmatic move

Increase in capital outlay of Defence amid pandemic is huge step: IAF Chief

Defence forces received more than 18 per cent hike over last year in capital outlay meant for acquisition of new weapon systems

Budget 2021 has heated up the bond market. This is how RBI can cool it down

There is an outside chance of the central bank announcing a rate cut in its monetary policy on Friday, since growth at any cost remains the mantra