Page 21 - Budget 2020

Budget 2020: Govt allocates Rs 9.90 crore for CIC, Right to Information Act

The CIC has also received funds under a separate head of 'CIC and PESB' with an increase of 6.95% from the last budget

Budget 2020: Govt approves Rs 11,500 cr for Jal Jeevan Mission for FY21

"Our government has approved Rs 3.60 trillion for this mission. During the year 2020-21, the scheme would be provided budget of Rs 11,500 crore," Sitharaman said.

FM unveils Budget 2020 aimed at boosting incomes, spurring economic growth

Govt estimates economic growth this fiscal year, which ends on March 31, will slip to 5% - its weakest pace since the global financial crisis of 2008-09

Budget 2020: CBI gets nominal increase of just 0.50% to Rs 802 crore

In fiscal 2019-20, the CBI was initially allocated Rs 781.01 crore that was later revised to Rs 798 crore

Budget 2020: Rs 103 trillion infrastructure projects launched under NIP

Presenting the Union Budget in Parliament, Sitharaman said Rs 1.7 trillion has been provided for transport infrastructure in 2020-21

Budget 2020: For every rupee in govt coffers, 64 paise will come from taxes

The collection from borrowings and other liabilities will be 20 paise, while income tax will yield 17 paise to every rupee collection.

Govt estimate of revenue from telecom up two-folds to Rs 1.33 trn for FY21

It expects a revenue of Rs 58,686.64 crore under communications head in the current fiscal year against budgeted amount of Rs 50,519.8 in 2019-20.

Budget 2020: Govt to review customs duty exemptions on products by Sept

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Budget for 2020-21 said exemptions from customs duty have been given in public interest from time to time

Budget 2020: Govt to set up Indian Institute of Heritage and Conservation

Presenting the Budget for 2020-21, Sitharaman said Rs 3,150 crore has been allocated for the Ministry of Culture and Rs 2,500 crore for the Ministry of Tourism

Budget 2020: Sitharaman proposes health cess on import of medical equipment

Stating that this sector deserves further fillip, she said the government is committed to provide health services to all and Ayushman Bharat has made it possible

Budget 2020: Govt removes Dividend Distribution Tax on companies

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while unveiling the Union Budget said the proposal would make India more attractive market for investment

No strategic idea, anything concrete in Union Budget: Rahul Gandhi

"There are no jobs. Nothing happened here to help you," Gandhi said

FM says govt looks at corporatisation, listing of at least one major port

Major ports in the country have an installed capacity of 1,514.09 million tonne per annum

Pump stocks rally on budgetary sops; Shakti, Roto Pumps zoom 20%

While presenting the Budget for 2020-21, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that 2 million farmers would be provided funds to set up grid-connected 1.5 million solar pumps.

India's growth, fiscal deficit projections challenging to meet: Moody's

Nirmala Sitharaman, set a fiscal deficit target of 3.5% of GDP for the year ending March 2021 and said it expected nominal GDP of 10%

Step-motherly treatment meted out to Delhi again: Kejriwal on Union Budget

Kejriwal took to Twitter to express his disappointment over the Budget for 2020-21 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Budget will revive economic growth, create new job opportunities: Rajnath

Kejriwal took to Twitter to express his disappointment over the Budget for 2020-21 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Budget proposals are not really a stimulant amid lack of big-bang steps

The fiscal target seems to be reasonable at 3.5 per cent but dependent heavily on how GDP progresses

Big Budget bonanza for the Common Man: Personal income tax rate decoded

FM declares hike in customs duty on imported fans, tableware, kitchenware

Customs duty on catalytic converters, parts of commercial vehicles, other than electric vehicles, have also been hiked