Centre likely to stay on fiscal consolidation path in FY26, targets 4.5 pc fiscal deficit: Report New Delhi, January 21: The Centre is expected to continue its fiscal consolidation efforts in FY26, with a fiscal deficit target of 4.5 per cent of GDP, according to a report by Emkay Research....
FMCG sector urges infra investment, tax reforms, job creation in Budget 2025 to boost demand New Delhi, January 21: The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and retail sector has emphasised the need for investments in digital infrastructure, skill development, and MSME promotion in the upcoming ...
Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma addresses pre budget discussion Jaipur, January 20: Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Monday while addressing the pre-budget discussion held in two sessions said that there is immense potential for industry in the state, and indust...
Haryana government receives inputs from people associated with different sectors for budget, says CM Nayab Saini Panchkula, January 20: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday spoke on the pre- budget meetings in a press conference and said that the state government had been receiving inputs from peop...
Union Budget 2025 to prioritize growth with focus on CAPEX, infrastructure, and social welfare: Report New Delhi, January 20: The upcoming Union Budget is expected to prioritize growth by significantly enhancing capital expenditure (CAPEX) with key focus areas anticipated to include infrastructure proj...
Union Budget: COAI calls for further reforms to revitalise telecom industry New Delhi, Jan 20: In a bid to further revitalise the telecom industry, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) on Monday released the telecom industry's recommendations for the upcoming Un...
Agriculture processing industry seeks modernisation incentives, tax breaks, export boosts in Budget New Delhi, January 20: As the Union Budget 2025-26 approaches, leaders from the agriculture processing and allied industries have voiced their expectations for measures that can significantly boost th...
Budget session of Parliament to begin on January 31 with President's address New Delhi, January 17: The budget session of Parliament will commence on January 31 and continue till April 4 with the union budget to be presented on February 1....
Parliament Session from Jan 31, Budget on Feb 1 New Delhi, Jan 17: The Parliament's Budget Session is set to be held from January 31 to April 4 -- in two parts, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to table the Budget for the eight consecut...
POCO launches X7 5G, available on Flipkart at Rs 19,999 New Delhi, Jan 17: POCO, one of India’s leading consumer technology brands, on Friday launched its latest powerhouse POCO X7 5G. The POCO X7 5G is designed for people who demand durability, performa...
Kerala facing financial difficulties due to absence of GST compensation: Governor Rajendra Arlekar in policy address Thiruvananthapuram, January 17: The 13th session of the 15th Kerala Legislative Assembly session began on Friday with Governor Rajendra Arlekar's maiden policy address. The governor highlighted that t...
Kerala Assembly Budget session begins with Governor's policy address Thiruvananthapuram, January 17: The 13th session of the 15th Kerala Assembly began on Friday with a policy address by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar....
Finance Ministry gave report card on Union Budget 2024-25 ahead of new budget New Delhi, January 16: As the Union Budget 2025-26 approaches, the Ministry of Finance on Thursday gave a report card on the achievements and progress made on last year's budget announcements....
US-India tax forum proposes bold reforms ahead of Union Budget 2025-26 to enhance economic competitiveness New Delhi, January 15: As India gears up for the Union Budget 2025-26, the US-India Tax Forum--a specialized Tax Policy Forum under the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF)--has presented an ...
Budget 2025: Industry leaders say declining rupee will pose a challenge to fiscal management New Delhi, January 15: As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present her eighth budget, Industry leaders have shared their expectations, highlighting the need for reforms across taxation,...
Effective steps taken to ensure financial discipline: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu Shimla, January 14: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while chairing the review meeting of the Finance Department here on Tuesday said that the state government was ensuring idea...
Budget 2025 must introduce measures to drive innovation, manufacturing in health, pharma: Experts New Delhi, Jan 14: The Union Budget 2025 must introduce transformative measures that drive innovation, manufacturing, and export competitiveness in healthcare and pharma sectors, said experts on Tuesd...
Healthcare Industry seeks tax cuts on insurance premiums & increased budgetary allocation in Budget 2025 New Delhi, January 14: Ahead to the Union Budget 2025, industry stakeholders are expecting reforms that will propel the healthcare sector. The industry want increased government support to address cri...
POCO X7 Pro now available on Flipkart for Rs 24,999 New Delhi, Jan 14: POCO, one of India’s leading consumer technology brands, on Tuesday launched X7 Pro, the segment's most powerful smartphone for Rs 24,999 on Flipkart....
Rajasthan CM to hold pre-Budget talks with employee organisations on Jan 16 Jaipur, Jan 13: As part of the mission for a 'Developed Rajasthan 2047', preparations for the 2025-26 state budget are underway, an official said on Monday, adding that Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharm...
Haryana CM Saini attends pre-budget consultation program at Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra, January 13: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday attended a pre-budget consultation program ahead of the 2025-26 state budget at Kurukshetra University in Thanesar....
Indian economy growing steadily, budget and Trump 2.0 hold key to market returns New Delhi, Jan 13: With food inflation having peaked out and the government trying to accelerate capex spending, the Indian economy is growing steadily and upcoming Union Budget and Donald Trump 2.0 h...
Union budget may see fiscal consolidation but rural, welfare and subsidies may go up: Goldman Sachs Report New Delhi, January 13: With the Union Budget for FY26 scheduled to be presented on February 1, 2025, a report by Goldman Sachs underlined two key concerns for policymakers, the pace of fiscal consolid...
Real Estate expects tax reliefs, increased funding and long awaited Industry status in Budget 2025 New Delhi, January 13: As the Union Budget approaches, leaders from the real estate industry have voiced their expectations, focusing on measures to revive affordable housing, streamline regulations, ...
Government's infrastructure investments to propel growth into FY 2026: Report New Delhi, January 12: The Union government's efforts on infrastructure development and investments in critical sectors such as railways, defence, power, and data centres are expected to drive growth ...
Industry body CII seeks 10-point Ease of Doing Business reforms from Budget 2025 New Delhi, January 12: Industry body CII has put forward a 10-point specific suggestion before the central government ahead of Budget 2025, to increase Ease of Doing Business in India....
Industrial growth likely to slow down to 6.2 pc for FY25, revival hoped in second half: Report New Delhi, January 11: India's industrial sector is expected to grow at a slower pace of 6.2 per cent in FY25 compared to 9.5 per cent in FY24, as per advance estimates, primarily due to the base effe...
Higher govt spending, robust investment to boost IIP growth in H2 FY25: Economists New Delhi, Jan 10: Given the expectation of higher government spending followed by improvement in investment in the second half (H2), the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth is likely to be hi...
Union Budget falls on Saturday this year, stock exchanges to remain open New Delhi, Jan 10: As the preparations for the Union Budget 2025-26, which generally comes on February 1, are in full swing, all eyes are now on the official confirmation from the government about pre...
Centre release 1.73 lakh crore to States towards tax devolution New Delhi, January 10: The Union Government has released tax devolution of Rs 1,73,030 crore to State Governments today, as against the devolution of Rs 89,086 crore in December 2024....
Nifty, Sensex open flat on Friday, IT stocks rallied while other sectors legged Mumbai, January 10: The Indian stock markets opened flat on Friday as the bear and bull gang tussle continues, with bears on edge....
Policy support in upcoming budget could help India's growth recover to 7 pc in FY26: SBI MF Report New Delhi, January 10: Government's policy support in the upcoming Union Budget 2025 could play a key role in boosting India's economic growth to approximately 7 per cent in FY26, from an expected 6.3...
Goa demands Rs 3600 crores from 16th Finance Commission Panaji, January 9: Goa has demanded Rs 3600 crores from the 16th Finance Commission delegation which is visiting Goa, stated state's Chief Minister Pramod Sawant....
Budget should reduce tax rates, raise personal income tax exemption limit to Rs 5 lakh from Rs 3 lakh: EY India New Delhi, January 8: The upcoming union budget 2025-26 should focus on giving personal tax relief to common taxpayers by raising the basic exemption limit in the new tax regime from Rs 3 lakhs to Rs5...
Budget should focus on increasing capex, checking fiscal deficit, reducing debt to GDP: EY India New Delhi, January 8: Emphasis on fiscal consolidation, tax system simplification, and investment-driven growth, in the Budget 2025 will lay a solid foundation for sustained economic development in In...
Ukraine's budget deficit widens to $42 billion in 2024 Kyiv, Jan 8: Ukraine's annual budget deficit grew by about 33 per cent last year, reaching 1.77 trillion hryvnias (about $42 billion), the government-run news agency reported, citing data from the cen...
India's Fiscal impulse improves in Nov'24; further pickup likely in rest of FY25: Report New Delhi, January 7: India is on the path of fiscal prudence as the government has spent around 52.5 per cent of the budget estimate (BE) of its deficit in the first seven months of FY25, says a repo...
Trade Unions demand super-rich tax, hike in corporate tax and raising income tax exemption limit to Rs 10 lakh New Delhi, January 6: In their customary pre-budget meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday, trade union leaders suggested a super-rich tax and an increase in corporate tax to...
Indian government likely to miss capital expenditure target for FY25: Motilal Oswal New Delhi, January 6: The government may fall short of its capital expenditure (capex) target for the financial year 2025, according to a report by Motilal Oswal....
FM Sitharaman holds pre-budget consultation with representatives of trade unions New Delhi, January 6: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, chaired the eighth Pre-Budget Consultation meeting with stakeholders and representatives from trade unions o...
