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Waqf Bill brought to divert people’s attention: Akhilesh Yadav
“The Budget did not provide jobs, did not double the income of farmers, did not increase trade... the budget was disappointing and frustrating,” Yadav was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
Published on Feb 14, 2025 09:11 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Varanasi
Budget 2025 calls for ‘active private partnership’ in guarded nuclear sector
Budget 2025: Development of at least 100 GW of nuclear energy by 2047 is essential for our energy transition efforts, finance minister Sitharaman said.
Published on Feb 01, 2025 04:13 PM IST
2025 Union Budget: Zero tax up to ₹12 lakh, but fine print leaves many confused
The 2025 Budget brought relief for taxpayers since incomes up to ₹12 lakh will not be taxed, but many are struggling to understand how it actually works
Published on Feb 01, 2025 03:39 PM IST
Aadrika Sominder
Education Budget 2025: Higher education budget up by over ₹2,400 crore
The government has increased the education budget for 2025-26 to ₹50077.95 crore, up from ₹47619.77 crore for FY 2024-25.
Updated on Feb 02, 2025 08:02 AM IST
‘No foreign attempt to stoke trouble for 1st time since 2014’: PM's dig at Oppn
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made the remarks while delivering the customary address ahead of the commencement of Budget Session of Parliament on Friday.
Updated on Jan 31, 2025 11:32 AM IST
Wake up babe, a new generation just dropped! The era of Gen Beta begins TODAY
Gen Alpha may have just entered their teens and the workforce is still trying to accommodate the whimsical Gen Z. But there are Gen Beta babies on the way now
Published on Jan 01, 2025 04:02 PM IST
Centre's new internship scheme may launch next week, check details: Report
The new internship scheme, first announced by the Finance Minister in the Union Budget 2024, can launch by next week, along with a dedicated internship portal
Published on Sep 27, 2024 03:39 PM IST
Budget 2024–25: Empowering women, advancing social justice
This article is authored by Veerendra Mishra, external advisor, National Commission for Women and founder, Samvedna.
Published on Aug 16, 2024 11:09 AM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman on LTCG amendment: 'We have courage to change'
Nirmala Sitharaman told Lok Sabha, “Without drastically increasing taxes, we have brought in a simplified taxation regime and eased compliance."
Updated on Aug 08, 2024 07:33 AM IST
Budget 2024: Transformative approach to skill development and employment growth
The budget also has planned for financial support in the form of loans up to ₹10 lakh for higher education in domestic institutions.
Published on Aug 07, 2024 11:06 AM IST
Chiradip Bandyopadhyay
Government may allow real estate indexation for transactions till July: Report
The government may allow real estate investors to continue using indexation for all transactions till July or give a choice between the old and new LTCG regimes
Published on Aug 06, 2024 06:10 PM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
India's fiscal deficit at ₹1.36 lakh crore, 8.1% annual estimate for Q1 2024-25
Fiscal deficit narrowed to 8.1% of annual estimate, compared to 25.3% during the previous year's first quarter
Updated on Jul 31, 2024 05:12 PM IST
Duty on chemicals up from 10% to 150%, research labs say ‘thoughtless action’
Union Budget: Funding agencies have already informed scientists that their budgets are fixed with no room to hike allocations.
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 09:01 AM IST
Centre says 'not all' need tax clearance certificates for travelling abroad
It said only those accused of financial irregularities or having substantial tax arrears need such clearance.
Published on Jul 28, 2024 01:03 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman rejects Opposition criticism on Budget 2024: ‘No state…’
In the Union Budget 2024, Nirmala Sitharaman had announced a ₹15,000 crore allocation for the development of Andhra Pradesh's capital Amaravati.
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 09:35 PM IST
Taxes not hiked because government wants more money, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman said nothing is done with the purpose that government wants more money.
Updated on Jul 26, 2024 03:45 PM IST
Raghav Chadha says removal of indexation benefit a ‘grave mistake’, explains why
AAP MP Raghav Chadha said in the Rajya Sabha that the removal of the indexation benefit for investors will lead to inflow of black money.
Published on Jul 26, 2024 09:38 AM IST
Budget leans on resilience, paves path for Viksit Bharat
The budget lays a solid foundation for a prosperous and resilient economy where all segments of society are taken care of.
Published on Jul 24, 2024 08:49 PM IST
‘Correct yourself’: Om Birla vs TMC's Abhishek Banerjee in Lok Sabha
Abhishek Banerjee claimed that the three farm laws, which were later repealed by the Centre were not discussed in the Lok Sabha.
Published on Jul 24, 2024 07:39 PM IST
‘Mausam…': In Lok Sabha, Abhishek Banerjee quotes from SRK's film to attack PM
Abhishek Banerjee said the 2024 Lok Sabha election result was the direct audit of the performance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Published on Jul 24, 2024 06:56 PM IST
New pension scheme for minors in Union Budget 2024: Details and how to apply
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced a new type of pension scheme for minors where parents can contribute to their children's future retirement
Updated on Jul 25, 2024 09:06 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
Reforms of new tax regime may reduce tax burden and allow option to choose again
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed changes to the tax slabs of the new tax regime in her Union Budget 2024 speech.
Published on Jul 24, 2024 04:44 PM IST
Budget 2024: Is the new income tax regime beneficial for all salaried taxpayers?
Budget 2024: To make the new regime more popular among the salaried, the government announced an increase in the standard deduction and tweaked the tax slabs.
Published on Jul 24, 2024 04:27 PM IST
Afternoon briefing: INDIA bloc protests ‘Kursi Bachao’ Budget; and more news
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
Published on Jul 24, 2024 01:00 PM IST
Gold, silver, platinum jewellery to get cheaper after Union Budget 2024 duty cut
Jewellery company shares rise after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman cuts down Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum.
Published on Jul 24, 2024 11:09 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Abhyjith K. Ashokan
Uday Kotak praises Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget: ‘Well thought out, smartly…’
Budget 2024: Uday Kotak praises Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2024 for fiscal discipline and support to MSMEs
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 11:03 AM IST
Zerodha's Nithin Kamath decodes Budget 2024: Speculation 'much more expensive'
Nirmala Sitharaman has raised the STT on the sale of options from 0.0625% to 0.1% of the option premium value.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 09:57 AM IST
Morning briefing: UK pushes for partnership reset with India
Here is a shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check.
Published on Jul 24, 2024 08:59 AM IST
Budget 2024: Time to opt out of old tax regime? Explained
If your annual income is ₹15 lakh and you can claim deductions of more than ₹4.58 lakh, you should go for the old regime.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 08:47 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Union Budget 2024: Top 5 takeaways for salaried persons, job seekers
Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024-25 during the Budget Session of Parliament on Tuesday.
Updated on Jul 24, 2024 01:15 PM IST