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Government's subsidy burden likely to rise to Rs 4.2 lakh crore exceeding budget estimates in FY25: BoB report

The subsidy burden of the government is expected to rise to approximately Rs 4.1-4.2 lakh crore in the financial year 2024-25 (FY25) more than the budget estimates, according to a report by the Bank of Baroda.... read..

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Union Budget 2025: Pharma, Healthcare sectors seek 3 per cent hike in budget allocation

The Indian pharmaceutical and healthcare industry has high expectations from the upcoming Union Budget 2025, according to a report by CareEdge Ratings. The sector is calling for increased government support to strengthen infrastructure and drive innovatio... read..

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Halwa ceremony marking lock-in of Budget documents to be held tomorrow evening

The customary Halwa ceremony, marking the final stage of the budget preparation process for full Budget of 2025-26, is set to be held in North Block on Friday evening.... read..

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Centre likely to stay committed to fiscal consolidation in Union Budget: CareEdge Ratings

The Union Budget FY26 is expected to reflect the Centre's commitment to fiscal consolidation, with the fiscal deficit projected at 4.5 per cent of GDP, according to CareEdge Ratings.... read..

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"Middle class victim of tax terrorism": Kejriwal lists seven demands before centre ahead of budget session

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday expressed concerns over the situation of the middle class in Delhi, saying that they are nowhere to be seen between the "notebank" and "votebank" created by other parties.... read..

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STT Abolition and IT Exemption Revision Top Budget Expectations: Akshat Khetan

VMPL... read..

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Rajasthan CM chairs pre-budget meeting with various civil society groups

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma held a pre-budget discussion with various representatives of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), civil society groups, and consumer forums on Wednesday, praising their role in building a strong and prosperous s... read..

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Union Budget will balance fiscal consolidation and growth; Capital expenditure likely to rise to Rs11-11.5 lakh cr: Report

The Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, to be presented on February 1, 2025, is expected to strike a delicate balance between fiscal consolidation and growth-oriented measures, according to a Bank of Baroda report.... read..

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"This is last meeting, will present report in budget session": Waqf JPC Chairman Jagdambika Pal

The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Amendment Bill held key meetings in Lucknow on Tuesday. Jagdambika Pal, Chairman of the JPC l said that it will be the last meeting of the JPC and after this, they will present its report in the Parliament during ... read..

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FMCG sector urges infra investment, tax reforms, job creation in Budget 2025 to boost demand

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 union budget to reignite consumption and spending in the economy.... read..

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Haryana government receives inputs from people associated with different sectors for budget, says CM Nayab Saini

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 people associated with different sectors of the budget.... read..

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Agriculture processing industry seeks modernisation incentives, tax breaks, export boosts in Budget

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 the sector's growth and sustainability.... read..

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Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma addresses pre budget discussion

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 industry and service sectors, contribute three-fourth to the economy of Rajasthan... read..

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Union Budget 2025 to prioritize growth with focus on CAPEX, infrastructure, and social welfare: Report

The upcoming Union Budget is expected to prioritize growth by significantly enhancing capital expenditure (CAPEX) with key focus areas anticipated to include infrastructure projects such as roads, water supply systems, metro systems, railways, defence, di... read..

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Budget session of Parliament to begin on January 31 with President's address

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.... read..

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Government likely to announce personal income tax relief in upcoming Budget: ICRA

The government is expected to provide some relief to personal income taxpayers in the Union Budget for FY2026, according to a report by ICRA.... read..

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Kerala Assembly Budget session begins with Governor's policy address

The 13th session of the 15th Kerala Assembly began on Friday with a policy address by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar.... read..

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