FM Sitharaman says focus of Union budget was on providing stability post COVID pandemic FM said the government was willing to increase spending on education and added that there should be mobilisation of resources. Updated: February 28, 2022 19:03 IST
FM Sitharaman holds meeting with hospitality, tourism sectors; discusses credit-related issues The meeting was also attended by senior finance ministry officials and heads of various public sector banks (PSBs). February 25, 2022 22:27 IST
Initiate next generation reforms to improve ease of doing business: Nirmala Sitharaman tells SEBI Sitharaman addressed the board of Sebi in the national capital on Wednesday for the first time after the presentation of… February 15, 2022 18:29 IST
Budget 2022: An impetus to investments and capex Budget FY23 demonstrates the commitment of the government to channelise its policies and funds to areas of high growth. February 15, 2022 05:30 IST
‘What is this poverty?’: Nirmala Sitharaman mocks Rahul Gandhi’s 2013 ‘state of mind’ remark Replying to the discussion on Budget 2022-23 in the Rajya Sabha, she said her Budget brings stability to the economy… Updated: February 11, 2022 16:11 IST
With a thrust on digitization, Union Budget 2022-23 paves way for universal healthcare The announcement of two key initiatives – the National Tele Mental Health Program (slated to be launched in April 2022)… Updated: February 10, 2022 23:28 IST
Education spend needs a boost: Centre needs to do more heavy-lifting if public spending on education is to hit 6% of GDP The allocation for the mid-day meal scheme, now called PM POSHAN, is below both the amount budgeted in FY22 and… February 10, 2022 05:15 IST
Simpler structure: Capital gains taxes may be up for review Current regime is ‘complicated’, says revenue secy, hinting at changes. February 10, 2022 04:15 IST
FY22 fiscal deficit estimate a responsible target, says FM Sitharaman minister also said the Rs 1 lakh crore loan for states will help in speeding up infrastructure development and capital… February 9, 2022 22:10 IST
Budget 2022 will give financial boost and benefit to the common man Measures have been introduced to bring in reforms that will further simplify the tax system, promote voluntary compliance by taxpayers. February 9, 2022 06:15 IST
Budget 2022: Will this bring in Amrit-kaal for start-ups? Announcements related to kisan drones and financing for the agri-sector would help the agri-tech and UAV start-up players, respectively. February 9, 2022 05:30 IST
Capex push to spur both demand and supply: Principal economic advisor Sanjeev Sanyal The government, however, has admittedly been more conservative in its approach in the Budget and predicted nominal growth of just… February 9, 2022 03:45 IST
Union Budget 2022: Provides hopeful signals for India’s economic future There is substantial increase planned in public capex—if the spending is done efficiently and quickly, it can provide a jump… February 9, 2022 03:30 IST
Digital rupee: A new chapter in digital payments Given the maturity gained by India in digital payments and the stature RBI has earned in the comity of central… February 9, 2022 03:00 IST
Budget’s focus on capex will stimulate economic growth: Balkrishan Goenka, chairman, Welspun Group The Union government’s prudent initiatives to provide impetus to the textiles and apparel sector is truly commendable. February 9, 2022 01:15 IST
Budget 2022 on Education: ‘Great to see the budget emphasizing education’ The increased education budget is appreciable to cover new areas opened under the ‘National Education Policy.” February 8, 2022 18:18 IST
Budgeting for better agri-growth Support for initiatives that are integral to the India AgriStack will yield large gains in the long run February 8, 2022 02:30 IST
Interpreting Keynes for the internet age Building physical infrastructure will continue to be necessary, but in the post-Covid world, seamless, contact-less, and affordable digital infra will… February 8, 2022 01:30 IST
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