Nitish Kumar Welcomes Special Package For Bihar

Patna:  Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar welcomed the special package from the Union government for infrastructure projects in the state. After Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget on Tuesday, the Chief Minister noted that though Bihar has not been granted special status, the Central government has begun providing special assistance to the state….

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Union Budget 2024-25: Fisheries Sector Gets ₹2,616.44 Crore Boost for Innovation and Growth

New Delhi: Amidst a global economy with a positive outlook yet political uncertainties, India’s economic growth continues to be robust with a low and stable inflation rate. The growth is expected to remain strong in the years ahead. The Indian Fisheries sector, termed the ‘sunrise sector’ of the Indian economy, has been experiencing the highest…

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Union Budget 2024-25: Defence Ministry Allocated ₹6.21 Lakh Crore to Boost Innovation and Modernization

New Delhi: In the Union Budget 2024-25, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has been allocated ₹6,21,940.85 crore (approx. $75 billion), the highest among all ministries. This allocation includes an additional ₹400 crore for the Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI) scheme, aimed at fostering innovation in defence technology. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced…

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Union Budget 2024-25: Angel Tax Abolished to Strengthen Start-Up Ecosystem and Attract Investment

New Delhi: In a significant move to boost India’s start-up ecosystem, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced the abolition of the controversial ‘angel tax’ for all classes of investors during her Union Budget 2024-25 presentation in Parliament today. This landmark decision aims to remove financial hurdles for emerging businesses and foster…

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Union Budget 2024-25: GST Reforms to Simplify Taxation and Benefit the Common Man

New Delhi: In her Union Budget 2024-25 speech delivered in Parliament today, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, highlighted the significant impact of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on reducing the tax burden on common man, cutting down compliance costs, and lowering logistics expenses for businesses. She described GST as a…

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States to Be Incentivized for Business Reforms and Digitalization: Union Budget 2024-25 Unveiled

States to Be Incentivized for Business Reforms and Digitalization: Union Budget 2024-25 Unveiled

New Delhi: In a move aimed at advancing India’s business environment and insolvency resolution framework, Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2024-25 in Parliament today. The budget emphasizes a commitment to fostering economic growth through significant reforms and digitalization.

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Union Budget 2024-25: Major Updates to Capital Gains Tax with New Long-Term Rates and Increased Exemption Limits

New Delhi: The Union Budget 2024-25, presented by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has introduced significant changes to the Capital Gains Tax framework, aiming to simplify and rationalize the tax structure. Under the new proposal, short-term gains on certain financial assets will be taxed at a flat rate of 20%. This change…

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