Page 26 - Union Budget

LIC to list on bourses by March 31, says DIPAM Secretary

'LIC disinvestment amount will be included in this year's (Budget) because we aim to list it before March 31,' says Tuhin Kanta Pandey

FM Sitharaman to present Union Budget in paperless form on Feb 1

'Union Budget Mobile App' to provide easy and quick access to Union Budget information to all stakeholders

What are surcharges and cesses, and how do they differ?

Govt takes its cut from the profit you earned in the markets in form of taxes. But did you know that the government also charges tax on tax? They are called cess and surcharge. Find out about them

Economic Surveys way off mark in projecting outlook in recent years

Many of their ideas, such as DBT, diesel deregulation, bad bank, flexible inflation targeting have been launched, some of them partially; others such as UBI, printing more money haven't taken off

Farm-loan waiver, tax cuts, fiscal prudence: Expectations from Budget 2022

With five state elections in the coming months - Uttar Pradesh and Punjab being the major ones - some populist measures are also not ruled out, analysts said.

Govt calls all-party meeting on Jan 31 to discuss Budget Session

The government has called an all-party meeting on January 31 to discuss issues and legislative business for the Budget Session. The all-party meeting of the floor leaders will be held virtually.

Union Budget 2022: Key measures govt must take to address demand-side issue

The country's annual financial exercise this year, comes at a juncture when the outlook on both, global and domestic growth is uncertain in the context of the pandemic trajectory

What is Money Bill?

Money Bill is the most crucial part of any Union Budget. It comes under the Finance Bill and tells us about taxation and government spending. Our next report tells us more about Money Bill

WFH benefits and other Budget expectations of IT and startup sectors

With the 2022-23 budget nearing and the third wave of the pandemic in full force, the industry is hoping FM Nirmala Sitharaman will provide support for growth

Union Budget 2022 to be presented on February 1 at 11 am

The Union budget 2022 - 23 will be presented at 11 AM on February 1, sources said.

Budget session: Different timings for Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha amid Covid

Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha will meet at separate times of a day for five hours each to ensure Covid distancing norms during the Budget Session beginning January 31

India Inc urges Budget sops to boost capex, wants focus on consumer demand

Bank lending for new projects fell to record low in FY21 as per RBI data

Sensex, Nifty likely to remain volatile in the run-up to Budget

Market participants will try to envisage reforms and measures that could be announced by FM Nirmala Sitharaman in the budget to be presented on Feb1 and make speculative trading decisions

Budget: Assocham requests govt to remove custom duty on copper concentrate

Industry body Assocham has urged the government to reduce the customs duty on copper concentrate from the present 2.5 per cent to zero

Budget 2022: Pharma industry seeks enhanced funds for healthcare sector

The domestic pharmaceutical industry is expecting an increase in the overall fund allocation for the healthcare sector, focus on policies that encourage R&D activities and continuation of tax concessions on various drugs in the upcoming Union Budget. The industry is also seeking simplification of various processes in order to enhance ease of doing business for the private sector companies. "An increase in the budgetary allocation from the current 1.8 per cent of the GDP to 2.5-3 per cent, as envisaged in the National Health Policy 2017 along with a separate allocation for the bio-pharmaceutical sector R&D is imperative," Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) President S Sridhar told PTI. The industry saw significant momentum over the past year, especially in ensuring access to COVID-19 vaccines and medicines and this year's Budget will be crucial to accelerate sectoral growth and access to innovative health solutions across various diseases and not COVID ...

Budget with BS, Ep 8: Start-ups, EBRs, CAIT interview, & donning many hats

Don't let speculation govern your money decisions prior to Budget

Buying or selling securities based on rumours about expected changes in tax rates or sectoral sops can backfire

Budget 2022 picks: Top stocks and sectors to bet on

The equity markets have been on a downtrend for the better part of this week. Analysts suggest inventors accumulate quality names from the sectors which can benefit from Budget announcements

What is the annual Union Budget?

The country is keenly waiting for the Union Budget which will be tabled on February 1. But what are its major components? Why does the govt conduct this annual exercise? Find the answers here

TMS Ep91: 5G & flight safety, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, markets, Budget

Will 5G come in the way of India's flight safety? What's triggering extreme weather events in India? What are the top stocks and sectors to bet on now? What is the Union Budget? All answers here