Nirmala Sitharaman Budget

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  "Drama": Finance Minister Rubbishes Objections To Tax On Insurance Premium

  Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, targetted by her critics over the 18 per cent GST on life and medical insurance premiums, retorted today that leaders having objection should first have consulted their state finance ministers.

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  Country On Track To Achieve 4.5% Fiscal Deficit, Says Finance Minister

  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said the government is on track to achieve the target of 4.5 per cent fiscal deficit by 2025-26.

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  "Tax On Life's Uncertainties": Nitin Gadkari's Letter To Nirmala Sitharaman

  Amid criticism of Budget 2024 from several quarters, Union Minister and senior BJP leader Nitin Gadkari has written to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, requesting her to withdraw the GST imposed on premiums for life and medical insurance plans.

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  No State Has Been Denied Money In FY25 Budget: Nirmala Sitharaman

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today termed misleading claims by opposition leaders that if any state is not named in the Budget speech, then it does not get any budgetary allocation.

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  "26 States Weren't Named During UPA Era": Finance Minister Defends Budget

  "Did Money Not Go To All States In UPA Era?" Nirmala Sitharaman Defends Budget

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  On India's Push For Nuclear Energy, An Update From Nirmala Sitharaman

  The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, a premier multi-disciplinary nuclear research centre, has developed a module for modular building of nuclear energy centres, Nirmala Sitharaman told NDTV.

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  Exclusive: The Most Important Ingredient In Budget, According To Nirmala Sitharaman

  The Union Budget should be a simple document that everyone can understand, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told NDTV in an exclusive interview by Editor-in-Chief Sanjay Pugalia today.

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  "Debt Must Be Reduced Without Affecting Growth": Nirmala Sitharaman On Fiscal Deficit

  For a growing economy to meet its needs and aspirations, borrowing is a must, but the focus of the finance ministry under her is to ensure that debt is reduced without affecting growth, Nirmala Sitharaman has told NDTV.

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  "This Budget Offers Comprehensive Package For Youth": Finance Minister's Top Quotes

  Nirmala Sitharaman presented her 7th Union Budget earlier this week, a new record. Today, the Finance Minister, in an exclusive interview to NDTV's Editor-in-Chief Sanjay Pugalia, answers the questions that have been making the headlines this week.

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  "No State Has Been Denied Anything": Nirmala Sitharaman Defends Budget 2024

  No state has been denied anything in the 2024 Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told NDTV Friday evening, responding to opposition criticism that her speech this week mentioned only two states - Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, both ruled by

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  "No Discussion Yet On FDI From China": Nirmala Sitharaman Budget Exclusive

  Days after the first budget of Modi 3.0 was unveiled, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks to NDTV's Editor-In Chief Sanjay Pugalia.

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  How Much Those Earning Between Rs 10-25 Lakh Will Save In Taxes Now

  Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday increased the standard deduction for salaried employees from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000.

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  Parliament Session Live Updates: Budget Discussion Continues In Both Houses

  The discussion on the Union Budget 2024-25, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23, will continue in both Houses of Parliament today.

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  Opinion | These Are The Budget's Two Key Messages For The Future

  Despite the pre-budget hype and multitude of expectations, two principles stand out for the medium and long-term: steadfast adherence to fiscal prudence and a simplified, uniform tax structure devoid of concessions.

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  Why Imported Phones May Become Cheaper After Union Budget

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has slashed customs duty on mobile phones and their components, a move that could see a reduction in prices of imported handsets