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Explained: Why Was Railway Budget Merged With Union Budget
Every year, the allocations towards Indian Railways are keenly watched during the Union Budget presentation as a major part of government spending goes to the sector. Prior to 2017, the Railway Budget used to be presented separately.
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Indian Economy Grows To $2.75 Trillion In 2018-19: Economic Survey
According to data from the World Bank, India surpassed France and emerged as the world's sixth-largest economy in 2017
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Union Budget 2018 Education Sector Highlights: Eklavya Schools, Medical Colleges, Prime Minister Fellowships Announced
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley proposed Eklavya schools for tribal population, 24 new medical colleges, Prime Minister Research fellowships among other schemes in his Union Budget 2018 presentation today for education sector.
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Government Unlikely To Table FRDI Bill In 2018 Budget Session Of Parliament
The joint committee on the FRDI Bill, 2017 has decided to seek extension of time up to the last day of Budget Session, 2018
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Lok Sabha Passes All 4 GST Bills: Highlights
Four Bills related to the Goods and Services Tax or GST were debated in the Lok Sabha or lower house of Parliament today, as the government pushes to meet a July 1 launch date for the unified tax regime that subsumes a slew of indirect taxes at the Centre and in states. Seven hours were allotted for today's debate, which began at noon, with union m...
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Parliament Budget Session Day 8 Highlights: Next Year Will Be A Year Of Change, Says Arun Jaitley
The eighth day of the month-long second leg of the budget session of parliament is expected to be a busy one. The Bill scheduled to be considered and passed in the Lok Sabha is The Finance Bill, 2017 and The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2017. In the Rajya Sabha, the bill for consideration and passing is the Employee's...
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Funds To Be Ready For Government Schemes From April 1: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday asked various central ministries to remain in a state of readiness for implementing schemes and projects as funds would be made available from April 1.
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Listing Process Of Three Rail PSUs Kick-Started By Finance Ministry
The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management is scouting for merchant bankers to manage the initial public offering (IPO) of the three PSUs, which is under the administrative control of the Rail Ministry.
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Opinion: Budget Focuses On Enhancing Tax Return Filing Compliance
The lowering of tax rate, while ensuring that there is no erosion of existing tax base, is expected to encourage present non-filers to move towards compliance by paying taxes and filing the tax return, says Ms Kasturirangan.
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Rural Development Given Priority In Union Budget: Arun Jaitley
Mr Jaitley said the Centre has made adequate financial allocation in the recent Budget for rural development such as power, irrigation, roads, drinking water, housing and MGNREGA.
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Opinion: Budget Paves Way For Long-Term Boost To Economy
The Budget appears to aim at providing more structural support to accelerate growth momentum over the long run, says Mr Mishra.
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Opinion: Budget Intended To Improve Compliance, System-Based Administration
Considering the thrust of stimulating growth, curbing black money and simplification of tax administration, the finance minister laid down the proposals from a tax perspective of today.
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Early Withdrawal From NPS Made Tax-Exempt: 10 Things To Know
National Pension Scheme has been given a boost in the Budget with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley offering income tax sops on early withdrawal.
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FDI Into India Zooms 60% In November
The finance minister in Budget 2017-18 proposed to abolish the Foreign Investment Promotion Board and further relax FDI policy.
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RBI Expected To Cut Interest Rate To 6-Year Low Today: 10 Points
If RBI cuts its repo rate by 25 basis points to 6 per cent, it will be the lowest since November 2010.
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Explained: Why Was Railway Budget Merged With Union Budget
Every year, the allocations towards Indian Railways are keenly watched during the Union Budget presentation as a major part of government spending goes to the sector. Prior to 2017, the Railway Budget used to be presented separately.
-
Indian Economy Grows To $2.75 Trillion In 2018-19: Economic Survey
According to data from the World Bank, India surpassed France and emerged as the world's sixth-largest economy in 2017
-
Union Budget 2018 Education Sector Highlights: Eklavya Schools, Medical Colleges, Prime Minister Fellowships Announced
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley proposed Eklavya schools for tribal population, 24 new medical colleges, Prime Minister Research fellowships among other schemes in his Union Budget 2018 presentation today for education sector.
-
Government Unlikely To Table FRDI Bill In 2018 Budget Session Of Parliament
The joint committee on the FRDI Bill, 2017 has decided to seek extension of time up to the last day of Budget Session, 2018
-
Lok Sabha Passes All 4 GST Bills: Highlights
Four Bills related to the Goods and Services Tax or GST were debated in the Lok Sabha or lower house of Parliament today, as the government pushes to meet a July 1 launch date for the unified tax regime that subsumes a slew of indirect taxes at the Centre and in states. Seven hours were allotted for today's debate, which began at noon, with union m...
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Parliament Budget Session Day 8 Highlights: Next Year Will Be A Year Of Change, Says Arun Jaitley
The eighth day of the month-long second leg of the budget session of parliament is expected to be a busy one. The Bill scheduled to be considered and passed in the Lok Sabha is The Finance Bill, 2017 and The Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Orders (Amendment) Bill, 2017. In the Rajya Sabha, the bill for consideration and passing is the Employee's...
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Funds To Be Ready For Government Schemes From April 1: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday asked various central ministries to remain in a state of readiness for implementing schemes and projects as funds would be made available from April 1.
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Listing Process Of Three Rail PSUs Kick-Started By Finance Ministry
The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management is scouting for merchant bankers to manage the initial public offering (IPO) of the three PSUs, which is under the administrative control of the Rail Ministry.
-
Opinion: Budget Focuses On Enhancing Tax Return Filing Compliance
The lowering of tax rate, while ensuring that there is no erosion of existing tax base, is expected to encourage present non-filers to move towards compliance by paying taxes and filing the tax return, says Ms Kasturirangan.
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Rural Development Given Priority In Union Budget: Arun Jaitley
Mr Jaitley said the Centre has made adequate financial allocation in the recent Budget for rural development such as power, irrigation, roads, drinking water, housing and MGNREGA.
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Opinion: Budget Paves Way For Long-Term Boost To Economy
The Budget appears to aim at providing more structural support to accelerate growth momentum over the long run, says Mr Mishra.
-
Opinion: Budget Intended To Improve Compliance, System-Based Administration
Considering the thrust of stimulating growth, curbing black money and simplification of tax administration, the finance minister laid down the proposals from a tax perspective of today.
-
Early Withdrawal From NPS Made Tax-Exempt: 10 Things To Know
National Pension Scheme has been given a boost in the Budget with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley offering income tax sops on early withdrawal.
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FDI Into India Zooms 60% In November
The finance minister in Budget 2017-18 proposed to abolish the Foreign Investment Promotion Board and further relax FDI policy.
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RBI Expected To Cut Interest Rate To 6-Year Low Today: 10 Points
If RBI cuts its repo rate by 25 basis points to 6 per cent, it will be the lowest since November 2010.
