NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the Union Budget, calling it the “most middle class friendly Budget in India’s history” and asserting that it has brought happiness to every family. Speaking at a rally in Delhi ahead of the assembly elections on February 5, PM Modi pointed out the significant relief offered…
In a stirring address while presenting the Union Budget 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman invoked the timeless wisdom of literary greats Gurajada Appa Rao and the ancient Tamil text Thirukkural to underscore the government’s vision for Viksit Bharat. Opening her speech with a profound quote from the revered Telugu poet and playwright Gurajada Appa Rao,…
NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday presented her eighth consecutive budget, emphasising the middle class, national growth, and infrastructure. During her speech, Sitharaman said that the government reaffirmed its commitment to achieving ‘Viksit Bharat‘ by eliminating poverty, ensuring quality education, and providing affordable and comprehensive healthcare.While addressing the Parliament, Sitharaman quoted renowned…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday slammed the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government and claimed that not a single Dalit, tribal, or backward class person will be in a photograph with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of the Union Budget.While addressing a rally in Delhi, the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha said,…
NEW DELHI: Govt Wednesday named half-a-dozen new secretaries, appointing Arunish Chawla to lead the revenue department, while Manipur chief secretary Vineet Joshi will head higher education and Rachna Shah has been put in-charge of department of personnel and training.Textiles secretary Shah, a 1991-batch IAS officer from Kerala cadre, will be replaced by Neelam Shami Rao,…
NEW DELHI: Cigarette prices will not be changed after the Centre announced no tax hike on Tobacco products in the Union Budget 2024 presented on Tuesday. While the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council holds primary authority over the taxation of tobacco products, the central government also levies a National Calamity Contingent Duty (NCCD) on…
Budget 2024 income tax takeaways: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented the first Budget of the Modi 3.0 government. This is the first full budget of the Modi Government post elections. With no major changes being announced in the interim budget, the expectations were high this time around. In line with Government’s focus on…
NEW DELHI: Union Budget 2024 on Tuesday opened floodgates of goodies for “ally” states Andhra Pradesh and Bihar – reflecting the political compulsion of Modi 3.0 government which is dependent on the support of Chandrababu Naidu and Nitish Kumar for its survival. Prime Minister Narendra Modi may not have accepted the demand for “special category…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2024 has introduced a significant increase in the standard deduction limit, providing greater tax relief for salaried individuals and pensioners. Here’s a detailed look at the changes and their implications. Union Budget 2024: New standard deduction limits In a move aimed at boosting tax savings, the Finance Minister announced that…
Budget 2024 income tax changes explained: Salaried taxpayers have reason to cheer! Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced major changes in the new income tax regime during her Union Budget 2024 speech. These changes will give many salaried taxpayers a benefit of Rs 17,500 – provided that they are opting for the new income tax regime!“Coming…
