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LIVE: Rahul says judiciary, EC instruments of destroying voice of states

'Not only as India's Law Minister but also as an ordinary citizen, I condemn what Rahul Gandhi has said about India's judiciary and EC. Rahul Gandhi should immediately apologise,' tweets Kiren Rijiju

Budget 2022: RSS-linked body SJM offers some praise, flags some concerns

Lauds 30% crypto tax, push for domestic investment; laments little emphasis on middle class, small-scale industry

Higher public investment to stimulate demand, generate jobs: DEA Secretary

The Budget proposals seek to stimulate the economy by stepping up public investments, which will create demand for industrial inputs and generate jobs, Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth said.

Budget lays foundation for growth in next 25 years, says Niti Aayog VC

Niti Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar on Wednesday said the government is taking all possible measures to ignite private investments, which will be the best bet to pull the economy out of the shadows

What are the key takeaways from Budget 2022?

While tabling her fourth Budget, Nirmala Sitharaman said that it will lay the foundation for the next 25 year's economic growth. Let us examine what this Budget has in store for the country

Unlike past sessions, Lok Sabha Question Hour runs smoothly on Day 1

Lok Sabha proceedings on Wednesday were smooth with no disruption during the Question Hour.

Budget 2022: Asset creation takes precedence over direct income enhancement

It continues to push its expenditure in infrastructure which would hopefully create further growth impulse and spur private sector to enhance its risk taking in response

Draft LIC IPO prospectus to be filed by next week, issue in Mar: DIPAM Secy

LIC's listing is crucial for the government to meet the lowered disinvestment revenue estimates of Rs 78,000 cr for the current fiscal

Top headlines: Budget 2022 sparks concerns on inflation; HDFC Q3 net up 11%

Business Standard brings you the top headlines on Wednesday

Budget 2022 proposals to push exports, manufacturing: Exporters

Steps announced in the Budget such as extension of the ECLGS scheme, a new law for special economic zones and setting up of 100 cargo terminals will help in boosting economic growth and exports

Focus of Budget on basic amenities for poor, middle class, youth: PM

In his address on 'Aatmanirbhar Arthvyavastha' at a BJP event, he said that post-Covid, the possibility of a new world order is emerging and the initial indicators of it are already visible

Budget 2022 has everything needed for energy transition: R K Singh

Union Power Minister R K Singh said the Budget 2022-23 has everything that is required for energy transition

MGNREGA: Is the govt expecting unemployment levels to change soon?

Inflation adjusted, the Integrated Child Development Scheme figure is 36 per cent lower for 2021-22 than it had been the year PM Narendra Modi took over

Sensex ends 696 pts higher, Nifty above 17,750; PSU Bank index up 3%

Financial stocks were the show-stoppers today as six of the top 10 Sensex contributors were either banks or NBFCs

Beyond capex, Budget was short on structural reform announcements: Fitch

'From a rating perspective, we see India as having limited fiscal space as it has the highest general government debt ratio of any 'BBB'-rated emerging market sovereign,' says the rating agency

Rightly reflects pandemic-era priorities

Infrastructure focus will create jobs but more could have been done on the health front

Cryptocurrency tax: FM says cryptos not issued by RBI, so not currencies

'A currency is a currency only when it is issued by a central bank, even if it's a crypto,' says FM Sitharaman at a post-Budget press conference

Cryptocurrency tax: Budget 2022 proposals show India warming up to cryptos

Bitcoin rose more than 2% from the day's low following the taxation announcement

India's growth-focused Budget sparks concerns on inflation, tighter rates

Plan to borrow record Rs 14.95 trn exceeds market estimates; high oil prices, prospect of Fed hikes contribute to worries

Cryptocurrency tax and Digital Rupee to spur adoption of cryptos: Industry

Clarity required on how digital collectibles like NFTs will be taxed, say experts