Budget 2025

Budget 2025 Expectations Live Updates: Will FM Sitharaman Cut Income Tax Rates To Boost Consumption?

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Budget 2025 Expectations Live Updates: Will FM Sitharaman Cut Income Tax Rates To Boost Consumption?

India Budget 2025 Expectations Live Updates: Industry stakeholders eagerly await Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s upcoming Union Budget, with one key question on everyone’s mind: Will the Budget stimulate consumption, boost GDP growth, and provide tax relief to the common man and salaried individuals? Each year, the middle class looks to the Finance Minister for tax … Read more

Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman Marks Final Preparations With Halwa Ceremony

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Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman Marks Final Preparations With Halwa Ceremony

Last Updated:January 24, 2025, 19:52 IST Union Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participated in a traditional ‘halwa’ ceremony, marking the final stage for the preparation of Union Budget 2025-26 to be unveiled on February 1. The Finance Ministry carries out the customary practice every year right before the lock-in process begins for the budget … Read more

India To Shift Focus To Railways From Road Transport In Infrastructure Push, Say Sources

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India To Shift Focus To Railways From Road Transport In Infrastructure Push, Say Sources

Last Updated:January 24, 2025, 00:09 IST India will bump up spending on the modernisation of its railways in the upcoming federal budget while marginally increasing allocations to road building, two government sources said. Infrastructure Budget Wishlist India will bump up spending on the modernisation of its railways in the upcoming federal budget while marginally increasing … Read more

Budget Wishlist: Digital Infrastructure Cos Seek Reforms in Power Tariffs, Tax Structure

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Budget Wishlist: Digital Infrastructure Cos Seek Reforms in Power Tariffs, Tax Structure

Last Updated:January 24, 2025, 00:13 IST Power infrastructure reliability remains crucial for seamless digital connectivity. Infrastructure Budget Digital infrastructure providers have made a strong pitch for reforms in power tariffs and tax structure, saying the telecom segment faces “several critical challenges” that require immediate attention in the upcoming budget. Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) wants … Read more

Budget 2025: Industry Pins Hope For Mega Wagon Orders, Focus On Freight Infra Development

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Budget 2025: Industry Pins Hope For Mega Wagon Orders, Focus On Freight Infra Development

Last Updated:January 24, 2025, 00:17 IST With the Union Budget 202526 approaching, industry players are pinning hopes on significant announcements for the railway sector, particularly in freight operations and infrastructure development. Budget 2025 With the Union Budget 2025-26 approaching, industry players are pinning hopes on significant announcements for the railway sector, particularly in freight operations … Read more

Budget 2025: Awareness, Affordability, Accessibility Top Insurance Sectors Wishlist

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Budget 2025: Awareness, Affordability, Accessibility Top Insurance Sectors Wishlist

Last Updated:January 23, 2025, 20:28 IST With positives like growing digitisation, progressive regulatory policies, and a gradual rise in awareness, this is the opportunity to reimagine the insurance landscape Insurance Sector Expectation For Budget 2025 The Indian insurance industry is poised for transformative growth, driven by rising awareness of financial security and the growing demand … Read more

Budget 2025-26 Needs to Focus on Capex, Infrastructure Spending: RBI MPC Member Nagesh Kumar

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Budget 2025-26 Needs to Focus on Capex, Infrastructure Spending: RBI MPC Member Nagesh Kumar

Last Updated:January 19, 2025, 14:16 IST The Union Budget for 2025-26, set to be presented by Sitharaman on February 1, arrives amidst global economic uncertainties and moderating domestic growth. Budget 2025 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Budget for financial year 2025-26, needs to focus on capital expenditure and infrastructure spending to boost economic growth … Read more

Parliament’s Budget Session To Begin On Jan 31, Likely To Conclude On Feb 13

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Parliament’s Budget Session To Begin On Jan 31, Likely To Conclude On Feb 13

Last Updated:January 17, 2025, 21:19 IST Parliament Budget Session 2025: The first part of the Parliament’s Budget session is set to begin on January 31 and conclude on February 13, 2025. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman | File Image Parliament Budget Session 2025: The first part of the Parliament’s Budget session is set to be … Read more

Tourism Ministry urged to generate income, says PM Anwar

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Tourism Ministry urged to generate income, says PM Anwar

SEPANG: The Tourism Ministry should focus on generating revenue and attracting more tourists to the country, not on requesting additional allocations, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Anwar, speaking at the launch of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026), playfully advised Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing not to ask for more funds. “The … Read more

Institutional reform among Parliament highlights today

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Institutional reform among Parliament highlights today

KUALA LUMPUR: The institutional reform agenda, the construction of a new nuclear reactor and the misappropriation of subsidised diesel in the country will be among the matters discussed in the Dewan Rakyat on Wednesday (Oct 23). According to the Order Paper on the Parliament website, Aminolhuda Hassan (PH-Sri Gading) is scheduled to ask the Prime … Read more