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Budget 2021: Capital expenditure hiked 34.5% to Rs 5.54 trillion in FY22

The government's planned capital expenditure for the current fiscal has been increased to Rs 4.39 trillion, as against the Budgeted Rs 4.12 trillion

FM announces Rs 18,000 crore scheme for public transport in urban areas

The government on Monday announced a Rs 18,000 crore scheme to augment public transport in urban areas

FM proposes to raise capital expenditure to Rs 5.54 trillion in FY22

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday proposed to increase the capital expenditure to Rs 5.54 lakh crore in the financial year starting April 1, 2021

FM Sitharaman announces Rs 2.87 trn outlay for Jal Jeevan mission in Budget

The government on Monday announced the Jal Jeevan mission with an outlay of Rs 2.87 trillion for 4,378 urban local bodies

Rs 35,000 cr budgeted for Covid-19 vaccination expenditure in FY22: FM

The Budget outlay for health and well being is Rs 2.23 lakh crore in 2021-22 as against BE of Rs 94,452 crore and marks an increase of 137 per cent, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Aatmanirbhar packages totalling Rs 27 trn sped up structural reforms: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government's Aatmanirbhar packages totalling Rs 27.1 trillion to deal with the pandemic, accelerated the pace of structural reforms

Budget 2021: Rahul Gandhi demands support to MSMEs, farmers, workers

Ahead of the presentation of the Union budget, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday said it should provide support to small and medium enterprises, farmers and workers, and generate employment

Budget 2021: Additional revenue measures unlikely, reckons Axis Capital

Axis Capital said in a note that recently revised corporate tax structure would be retained to maintain policy consistency so as to not deviate from objective of attracting new investments

FM Nirmala Sitharaman commences Budget presentation for 2021-22

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman commenced presentation of the Budget for 2021-22 in the Lok Sabha that is expected to provide relief to the pandemic-hit common man

Union Cabinet meeting underway ahead of budget 2021-22 presentation

A Union Cabinet meeting is underway ahead of the presentation of Budget 2021-22 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Parliament on Monday

Covid spending to tax revenue: Key numbers to watch out for in Budget 2021

Here are the key numbers to watch out for in the Budget for 2021-22, which is widely expected to be a "economic vaccine" for the pandemic-battered economy.

Rupee rises to 72.88 against US dollar in early trade ahead of Budget 2021

The rupee rises by 8 paise to 72.88 against the US dollar in opening trade on Monday ahead of the Union Budget 2021-22 presentation in Parliament

FM Sitharaman reaches Parliament for Union Budget 2021-22 presentation

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reached the Parliament where she is scheduled to present Union budget 2021-22

Nirmala Sitharaman dons red saree for 2021-22 budget presentation

For her third budget presentation, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman kept her look simple, donning a crisp red-coloured saree with off-white detailing and gold border.She completed her look with a gold chain and bangles and tiny earrings. Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, replacing her signature 'bahi khata', she opted to carry the documents in a tablet, which was wrapped in a red-coloured cover with national emblem emblazoned on it.The red colour, which is considered auspicious, represents the strongest emotions including love, energy, attention, and power.Sitharaman's sartorial choices have made headlines on many occasions - from donning beautiful handloom sarees to sporting silk sarees. For the unversed, she likes wearing subtle yet classy handloom and silk sarees to work. And it is safe to say that it is her wardrobe arithmetic that gives her appearance a distinct stamp.For the 2020-21 budget presentation, the Union Finance Minister had opted for a crisp yellow-gold ..

Locals in Kanpur perform 'hawan' ceremony ahead of Union Budget 2021

Ahead of the Union Budget 2021, a 'hawan' was conducted in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on Monday marking the massive expectations from it

Sensex, Nifty open higher ahead of Budget presentation at 11 am today

The BSE benchmark Sensex surged over 443 points and the NSE Nifty advanced 115 points in opening trade on Monday, ahead of the Union Budget 2021-22 presentation in Parliament

Budget 2021: Nirmala Sitharaman replaces Swadeshi 'bahi khata' with tablet

With the Union Budget 2021 set to be delivered in paperless form for the first time, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman replaced the Swadeshi 'bahi khata' and switched to a tablet

Budget will be in accordance with people's expectations, says Anurag Thakur

The Union Cabinet will hold a meeting at 10:15 am before the presentation

Market Ahead, Feb 1: Top factors that could guide markets this week

Contrary to global market mood, benchmark indices look set to open the week on a firm note ahead of the Union Budget and auto sales figures

FM Nirmala Sitharaman to present Union Budget 2021 at 11 am today

All eyes are fixed on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as she is set to present Union Budget 2021-22 in Parliament, at a time when India is recovering from the Covid-19 crisis