Feb 01, 2025
11:39 PM (IST)
Posted by Nitin Kumar
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hails tax relief, fertilizer factory announcement
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed strong support for the Union Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, highlighting key measures that benefit the middle class and the state’s development.
Feb 01, 2025
9:15 PM (IST)
Posted by Nitin Kumar
Budget reflects PM Modi’s vision for Viksit Bharat: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami lauded the Union Budget 2025, describing it as a reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s farsighted vision and commitment to building a Viksit Bharat.
Highlighting key provisions, Dhami emphasized that the budget caters to farmers, the poor, women, and the middle class, ensuring inclusive growth. “This is a budget that provides for every section of society and brings everyone forward,” he stated.
The Chief Minister particularly welcomed the government’s decision to exempt income tax up to ₹12 lakh, calling it a major boost for the middle class. “This move will significantly uplift middle-income groups and strengthen their financial stability,” he said.
Congratulating Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Dhami reiterated that the budget paves the way for economic growth and development across all sectors.
Feb 01, 2025
7:50 PM (IST)
Posted by Nitin Kumar
Congress leader P Chidambaram criticises Budget, claims ‘no relief for common people’
In response to the Union Budget 2025, Congress leader P. Chidambaram expressed concerns about the lack of relief for the general public, highlighting key areas where he felt the budget fell short. Speaking to the media, Chidambaram pointed out that the budget failed to address essential needs such as reducing GST, cutting petrol and diesel prices, increasing MGNREGA wages, and raising statutory minimum wages.
Feb 01, 2025
6:23 PM (IST)
Posted by Nitin Kumar
Jaishankar hails Budget as ’employment-centric and growth-oriented’
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday praised the Union Budget 2025, calling it “forward-looking, employment-centric, and growth-oriented.” Taking to social media platform X, Jaishankar congratulated Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting a budget that aligns with the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Feb 01, 2025
4:51 PM (IST)
Posted by Nitin Kumar
Budget empowers key sectors, lays foundation for ‘Viksit Bharat’: Kishan Reddy
Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy hailed the Union Budget 2025-26 as a visionary and transformative financial roadmap that empowers farmers, the middle class, women, and entrepreneurs. He emphasized that the budget lays a strong foundation for ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India) by driving economic reforms and promoting self-reliance.
Highlighting key reforms, Reddy stated that the budget enhances ‘Ease of Doing Business’, expands financial access for MSMEs and startups, and fosters a robust investment environment. These measures aim to stimulate economic growth and innovation across industries.
Feb 01, 2025
4:38 PM (IST)
Posted by Nitin Kumar
FM Nirmala Sitharaman highlights tax reforms, responsive governance
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that the government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, remains highly responsive to public concerns. She stated that reforms are driven by the needs and expectations of the people.
Sitharaman highlighted that the income tax simplification measures announced in July have been fully implemented, and the bill will be presented next week. She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to making taxation simpler and more efficient.
Feb 01, 2025
4:27 PM (IST)
Posted by Nitin Kumar
Nirmala Sitharaman reaffirms commitment to capitale expenditure, fiscal prudence
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has assured that there is no reduction in public spending on capital expenditure, emphasizing the government’s continued focus on infrastructure and economic growth.
Sitharaman highlighted that capital expenditure by the government has had a strong multiplier effect on the economy, driving sustained growth. She reiterated that this approach will continue to be a key priority in economic planning.
Feb 01, 2025
4:15 PM (IST)
Posted by Nitin Kumar
FM Nirmala Sitharaman highlights tax reforms, tariff simplification in Budget
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that the Union Budget 2025 reflects the responsive governance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She stated that the government listens to the concerns of the people and acts swiftly to address them.
Sitharaman pointed out that the income tax simplification announced in July has already been completed, and the new bill will be introduced in Parliament next week. She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to tax reforms aimed at easing compliance for taxpayers.
Feb 01, 2025
4:10 PM (IST)
Posted by Nitin Kumar
Nirmala Sitharaman addresses post-Budget press conference
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is addressing post-Budget press conference
Feb 01, 2025
4:07 PM (IST)
Posted by Nitin Kumar
Former Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai calls Budget ‘growth-oriented
Former Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has hailed the Union Budget 2025 as a growth-oriented budget, emphasizing its provisions for the agriculture and MSME sectors. He stated that the budget prioritizes rural development through an enhanced rural credit system, which will benefit farmers, rural women, and youth.
Feb 01, 2025
3:57 PM (IST)
Posted by Nitin Kumar
CM Yogi Adityanath hails budget as a step towards ‘Viksit Bharat’
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has praised the Union Budget 2025, calling it a crucial step toward achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat (Developed India). He highlighted that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, has structured the budget into four key parts to ensure balanced economic growth.
Feb 01, 2025
3:51 PM (IST)
Posted by Nitin Kumar
A budget for all, says Hardeep Singh Puri
Speaking on the Union Budget 2025, Puri highlighted that it is an inclusive budget catering to all sections of society. Acknowledging past concerns about the middle class not receiving adequate relief, he noted that this budget provides significant benefits to them.
Puri also pointed out the budget’s emphasis on startups, artificial intelligence (AI), and advancements in healthcare, including cancer drug research. He called it a “budget for development,” aimed at fostering innovation and economic growth.
Feb 01, 2025
3:39 PM (IST)
Posted by Nitin Kumar
JP Nadda hails Budget as ‘balanced and development-oriented’
Union Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda lauded the Union Budget 2025 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, calling it a “balanced, all-inclusive, and development-promoting” financial roadmap that aligns with the vision of a developed India.
Feb 01, 2025
2:50 PM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan will get momentum: PM Modi
“In the budget, priority has been given to all the sectors of employment in every way. I would like to discuss those reforms which are going to bring a big change in the coming times. Due to giving an infrastructure status, the construction of big ships in India will be encouraged, the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan will get momentum. We all know that SHIP building construction is the sector that gives maximum employment. Similarly, there is a lot of potential for tourism in the country. Hotels will be built at 50 important tourist stations, for the first time, by bringing hotels under the ambit of infrastructure, tourism will get a big boost. This will give energy to the hospitality sector, which is a very big sector of employment…”
Feb 01, 2025
2:41 PM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
This budget is a force multiplier: PM Modi
“This budget is a force multiplier. This budget will increase savings, investment, consumption and growth rapidly. I congratulate Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and her entire team for this Janta Janardan’s, People’s budget.”
Feb 01, 2025
2:40 PM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
This is the budget of aspirations of 140 crore Indians: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Today is an important milestone in India’s development journey. This is the budget of aspirations of 140 crore Indians. This is a budget that fulfils the dreams of every Indian. We have opened many sectors for the youth. The common citizen is going to drive the mission of Viksit Bharat.”
Feb 01, 2025
2:36 PM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
PM Narendra Modi’s reacts to Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget
PM Narendra Modi’s reacts to Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget
Feb 01, 2025
2:31 PM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Provisions in this budget will provide new means of employment to the people: Piyush Goyal
Piyush Goyal said, “A lot of solutions have been given. Firstly when you give more disposable income to the middle class and money in their pockets, give a big relief in income tax, then from that convenience, growth gets a big fillip, a big encouragement. Along with that, many changes have been made in the sectors, especially the job-oriented sectors, leather, toile, textile, and tourism, the provisions in this budget will provide new means of employment to the people, and new facilities will be provided. Income levels will increase… In a way, whether it is the field of technology, manufacturing, agriculture, or tourism, by giving some benefit and facility to everyone, an inclusive balanced budget has been prepared with very strategic thinking, under a well-thought-out strategy, this budget is the budget of 140 crore countrymen…”
Feb 01, 2025
2:27 PM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
All sections of the society have been taken care of in this budget: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said, “The budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is a great budget to realize the dream of developed India. All sections of the society have been taken care of in this budget. This budget is going to promote the development of youth, poor, farmers, women and all sections and sectors of society…In the budget for the financial year 2025-26, more than Rs 6.81 lakh crore has been allocated to the Defence Ministry, which is about 9.5 per cent more than last year’s budget allocation and modernisation of defence forces has been the priority of our government and for this also, a capital allocation of Rs 1.80 lakh crore has been made in 2025-26, which will increase the capacity of our forces more than ever before…”
Feb 01, 2025
2:23 PM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
I think this is a budget that touches every sector: Chirag Paswan
Union Minister Chirag Paswan said, “…I would like to thank PM Modi and FM Nirmala Sitharaman as this Budget strengthens the idea of building a developed country with which we are going forward. This Budget has provisions to bridge the gap between rich and poor as well as villages and cities. Handholding of youth, women and middle class is being done and the same has been mentioned…I think this is a budget that touches every sector…I would like to especially thank the Finance Minister for the infrastructure development announced for Bihar, greenfield airport was mentioned, expansion of airport was announced, expansion of IIT Patna was announced…New tax slabs were announced with the idea that people are left with more money in their hands. Overall, this is a beautiful and strong budget.”
Feb 01, 2025
2:20 PM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Middle class home loans and vehicle loans should be waived off: Kejriwal
Kejriwal said, “A large part of the country’s treasury is spent on waiving off the loans of a few rich billionaires. I had demanded that it be announced in the budget that from now on, the loans of any billionaire will not be waived off. With the money saved from this,
1. Middle class home loans and vehicle loans should be waived off; farmers’ loans should be waived off.
2. Income tax and GST tax rates should be halved.
I am sad this was not done.”
Feb 01, 2025
2:10 PM (IST)
Posted by Sheenu Sharma
It was an excellent budget: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
Feb 01, 2025
1:57 PM (IST)
Posted by Sheenu Sharma
Today’s budget is golden day for all middle-class citizens: BJP Rajya Sabha MP Dinesh Sharma
Feb 01, 2025
1:42 PM (IST)
Posted by Sheenu Sharma
Nothing new was there in the budget: Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav
Feb 01, 2025
1:27 PM (IST)
Posted by Sheenu Sharma
This can be called a dream budget: Devendra Fadnavis
Feb 01, 2025
1:18 PM (IST)
Posted by Sheenu Sharma
Bihar got priority, big projects announced for the state: Nityanand Rai
Feb 01, 2025
1:11 PM (IST)
Posted by Sheenu Sharma
Middle class is always in PM Modi’s heart: Amit Shah
Feb 01, 2025
1:06 PM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Farmers have been demanding the formation of a Makhana Board for a very long time: Bihar Minister Mangal Pandey
On announcement of Makhana Board in Bihar, Bihar Minister Mangal Pandey said, “I want to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister of Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan on behalf of lakhs of farmers of Bihar who cultivate foxnuts… These farmers have been demanding the formation of a Makhana Board for a very long time, just like there is Tea Board and Rubber Board… We requested for the formation of this board when Shivraj Singh Chouhan came to Patna recently and today that dream of foxnut cultivating farmers has been fulfilled through the announcement by the Finance Minister during Union Budget 2025…”
Feb 01, 2025
1:01 PM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Biggest announcement for Bihar is that it will have a greenfield airport: JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha
JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha said, “The biggest announcement for Bihar is that it will have a greenfield airport. It is a huge announcement. A Makhana Board will be formed, 85-90% of Makhana is cultivated in Mithila area, Kosi area…There is global demand for Makhana now. Western Kosi irrigation system had been a long pending demand of the Mithila region. FM has made an announcement for this. Announcment for a food-processing institute has also been made. So, overall these announcements are very positive for Bihar…Taxation relief up to Rs 12 Lakhs is a major relief.”
Feb 01, 2025
12:45 PM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
I welcome this budget: HD Devegowda
Devegowda said, “…She (Union Finance Minister) has taken several good points to give benefit to various sectors including the middle class, medical sector. I welcome this budget.”
Feb 01, 2025
12:27 PM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Sitharaman concludes her Budget speech
Sitharaman concludes her Budget speech in 1 hour 15 minutes.
Feb 01, 2025
12:16 PM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
New tax deduction slabs announced
Zero Income Tax till ₹12 Lakh Income under New Tax Regime
Slabs and rates being changed across the board to benefit all tax-payers
New structure to substantially reduce taxes of middle class and leave more money in their hands, boosting household consumption, savings and investment
‘Nil tax’ slab up to ₹12 lakh (₹12.75 lakh for salaried tax payers with standard deduction of ₹75,000)
As per new slabs
Revised Tax Slabs (FY 2025-26)
0-4 lakh rupees Nil
4-8 lakh rupees 5 per cent
8-12 lakh rupees 10 per cent
12-16 lakh rupees 15 per cent
16-20 lakh rupees 20 per cent
20- 24 lakh rupees 25 per cent
Above 24 lakh rupees 30 per cent
Feb 01, 2025
12:15 PM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
I propose the same from the TCS provisions as well: FM
Sitharaman said, “In the budget of July 2024, the delay of the payments of the TDS up to the due date of filing statements was decriminalised; I propose the same from the TCS provisions as well…”
Feb 01, 2025
12:12 PM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Reducing Burden of Tax Compliance
Compliance burden for small charitable trusts & institutions to be reduced, by increasing their registration period from 5 years to 10 years. Taxpayers to be allowed to claim annual value of two self-occupied properties as nil without any condition.
Feb 01, 2025
12:10 PM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
‘Limit for tax deduction for senior citizens to be doubled to Rs 1 lakh’, says Sitharaman
‘Limit for tax deduction for senior citizens to be doubled to Rs 1 lakh’, says Nirmala Sitharaman in Budget speech
Feb 01, 2025
12:09 PM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Modified UDAN scheme will be launched: FM
FM said, “….Inspired by the success, a modified UDAN scheme will be launched to enhance regional connectivity to 120 new destinations and carry 4 crore additional passengers in the next 10 years. The scheme will also support helipads and smaller airports in hilly, aspirational and northeast regional districts. Greenfield airports will be facilitated in Bihar to meet the future needs of the state. These will be in addition to the expansion of the capacity of Patna airport and Brownfield airport in Bihta. Financial support will be provided for Western Kosi Canal ERM project in Mithilanchal, benefitting a large number of farmers in the Mithilanchal region of Bihar…”
Feb 01, 2025
12:01 PM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Revamped central KYC registry will be rolled out in 2025: FM
Revamped central KYC registry will be rolled out in 2025. Requirements and procedures for speedy approval for company mergers will be widened and process to be made simple: FM
“I propose to introduce the New Income Tax Bill next week,” says FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament
Feb 01, 2025
11:59 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Sitharaman said, “The fiscal deficit is estimated to be 4.4% of the GDP…”
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, “The fiscal deficit is estimated to be 4.4% of the GDP…” Net market borrowings estimated at Rs 11.54 lakh crore for next fiscal.
Feb 01, 2025
11:58 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Mobile phone, TV to cost less
Mobile phones, Electric Car and TVs to cost less
Feb 01, 2025
11:55 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Cancer medicines to be cheap
“Those suffering from Cancer, chronic or other severe diseases; I propose to add 36 life-saving drugs and medicines to the list of medicines fully exempted from basic customs duty.”
Feb 01, 2025
11:53 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
The FDI limit for the Insurance Sector will be raised from 74 to 100 percent: Sitharaman
Nirmala Sitharaman said, “The FDI limit for the Insurance Sector will be raised from 74 to 100 percent. This enhanced limit will be available for those companies which invest the entire premium in India. The current guardrails and conditionalities associated with foreign investment will be reviewed and simplified.”
Feb 01, 2025
11:48 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Investment in Infrastructure
Thrust on investment in infrastructure continues with focus on PPP projects and asset monetization among others: FM
Feb 01, 2025
11:46 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Bharat Trade Net (BTN) for international trade will be setup: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, “A digital public infrastructure – ‘Bharat Trade Net’ (BTN) for international trade will be setup as a unified platform for trade documentation and financing solutions. The BTN will be aligned with international practices…”
Feb 01, 2025
11:45 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Fund of funds for startups to be set up with Rs 10,000 crore contribution from government, says Sitharaman
Fund of funds for startups to be set up with Rs 10,000 crore contribution from government, says Sitharaman
Feb 01, 2025
11:43 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Maritime Development fund with corpus of Rs 25,000 crore to be set up: FM
Maritime Development fund with corpus of Rs 25,000 crore to be set up for distributing support and promoting competition, announces FM
Feb 01, 2025
11:42 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
At least 5 indigenously developed small modular (nuclear) reactors will be operationalised by 2033: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, “As a part of Nuclear Energy Mision for Research and Development, at least five indigenously developed small modular (nuclear) reactors will be operationalised by 2033…”
Feb 01, 2025
11:38 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Ten thousand additional seats will be added to medical colleges next year: FM
Ten thousand additional seats will be added to medical colleges next year, and 75,000 seats will be added in the next five years, FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced while presenting the Union Budget 2025.
Feb 01, 2025
11:37 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Govt announces PM Dhan Dhyan Krishi Yojana, to benefit 1.7 cr farmers
Through the convergence of existing schemes, the program will cover 100 districts with low productivity, moderate crop intensity & below-average credit parameters to:
Enhance agricultural productivity
Adopt crop diversification & sustainable agri-practices
Augment post-harvest storage
Improve irrigation facilities
Facilitate long term & short-term credit
The program will likely help 1.7 crore farmers
Feb 01, 2025
11:36 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
The govt will setup an Urban Challenge Fund of Rs 1 lakh crore: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, “The govt will setup an Urban Challenge Fund of Rs 1 lakh crore to implement the proposals to make cities as growth hubs..”
Feb 01, 2025
11:34 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Scheme to make India a global toys hub
Focus Product Scheme for Footwear & Leather Sectors is expected to facilitate employment for 22 lakh persons, turnover of ₹4 lakh crore and exports of over ₹ 1.1 lakh crore.
Feb 01, 2025
11:31 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Additional infrastructure in IITs to increase number of students; IIT Patna to be expanded
Additional infrastructure in IITs to increase number of students; IIT Patna to be expanded, announces FM
Feb 01, 2025
11:29 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Urea Plant to be set up in Assam
Plant with annual capacity of 12.7 lakh metric tons to be set up at Namrup, Assam
Feb 01, 2025
11:27 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Comprehensive programme for raising vegetables, fruits’ production, and providing remunerative prices will be launched
Comprehensive programme for raising vegetables, fruits’ production, and providing remunerative prices will be launched, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said while presenting the Union Budget 2025-26.
Feb 01, 2025
11:26 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Loan limit raised to Rs 5 lakh from Rs 3 lakh in Kisan Credit Card
Govt to enhance limit for interest subvention scheme for Kisan Credit Card from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh, says FM
Feb 01, 2025
11:24 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Term loan of Rs 2 crore for women, first-time entrepreneurs from SC/ST, backward classes: FM
Term loan of Rs 2 crore for women, first-time entrepreneurs from SC/ST, backward classes, says Nirmala Sitharam
Feb 01, 2025
11:22 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
India Post to be transformed into large public logistic organisation: FM
India Post to be transformed into large public logistic organisation with 1.5 lakh rural post offices to become catalyst for rural economy: FM.
Feb 01, 2025
11:22 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Government to bring enabling framework for sustaining harvest of fisheries sector: FM
Government to bring enabling framework for sustaining harvest of fisheries sector in exclusive economic zones and high seas
Feb 01, 2025
11:19 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Nirmala Sitharaman announces 5-year mission to promote cotton production
Nirmala Sitharaman announces 5-year mission to promote cotton production.
Feb 01, 2025
11:18 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
MSME to get loan upto 10 Lakh
MSMEs can now to get loan upto 10 Lakh, announces Nirmala Sithraman. ‘With quality products, MSMEs are responsible for 45 per cent of our exports’
Feb 01, 2025
11:17 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
SP MPs did a walkout and then came back in the house in Loksabha
Samajwadi Party MPs did a walkout and then came back in the house in Loksabha
Feb 01, 2025
11:15 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Government to launch rural prosperity: FM
‘Government to launch rural prosperity, resilience programme focussing on youth, women and farmers’
Feb 01, 2025
11:14 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Nafed and NCCF will procure pulses in next four years
Nafed and NCCF will procure pulses in next four years, says Sitharaman
Feb 01, 2025
11:13 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Makhana board in Bihar
Makhana Board will be established in Bihar to improve production and processing of fox nut: FM Sitharaman.
Feb 01, 2025
11:11 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Budget to initiate reforms in 6 domains: FM
Budget to initiate reforms in 6 domains — taxation, urban development, mining, financial sector, power and regulatory reforms: FM
Feb 01, 2025
11:08 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
We see the next five years as unique opportunity to stimulate growth: Sitharaman
We see the next five years as unique opportunity to stimulate growth. Together we embark on journey to unlock our potential for greater prosperity: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Feb 01, 2025
11:06 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
This Bugdet continues efforts to accelerate growth: Sitharaman
This Bugdet continues efforts to accelerate growth and provide inclusive development, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presenting Budget for FY26.
Feb 01, 2025
11:05 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Our economy is the fastest-growing economy, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
“Our economy is the fastest growing among all major economies. Our development track record for the past 10 years and structural reforms have drawn global attention. Confidence in India’s capability and potential has only grown in this period. We see the next 5 years as a unique opportunity to realise sabka vikas, stimulating balanced growth of all regions.”
Feb 01, 2025
11:02 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Nirmala Sitharaman presents her 8th consecutive Budget
Nirmala Sitharaman presents her 8th consecutive Budget amid ruckus
Feb 01, 2025
10:59 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Nirmala Sitharaman to present Budget shortly
Nirmala Sitharaman to present Budget shortly
Feb 01, 2025
10:53 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
I am confident that today too there will be a lot for poor, youth, women: BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal
BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal said, “Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, all the Budgets that have been presented so far have given new heights of development. I am confident that today too there will be a lot for poor, youth, women and industries.”
Feb 01, 2025
10:46 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
There is a more important thing than budget at the moment: Akhilesh Yadav
Samajwadi Party chief and the party’s MP Akhilesh Yadav said, “…There is a more important thing than budget at the moment – people in Maha Kumbha are still looking and searching for their relatives. The CM has been there many times, the Union Home Minister has gone there, the Vice President is going today and the Prime Minister will also go there – in a Maha Kumbh where people die and the govt has failed to provide the numbers of deceased and those who are missing… Hindus have lost their lives – the govt must wake up – I said earlier as well to call the Army there. This has been the first time that saints have denied having Shahi (Amrit) Snan…”
Feb 01, 2025
10:43 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Budget is non-event because it is merely a statement of account and expenditure: Congress MP Manish Tewari
Congress MP Manish Tewari said, “The budget is very simply an accounting statement – it states as to how much did the govt spend, how much did the government earn. Whether there is a surplus or there is a deficit. But unfortunately, over the years this has become a once-in-a-year podium for the finance minister to grandstand and to talk about – from motherhood to apple pie. Coupled with that, television channels have turned it into a spectacle, primarily because it has become an event to collect revenue and boost TRP. But, at the end of it, at every advanced economy, the budget is non-event because it is merely a statement of account and expenditure…”
Feb 01, 2025
10:42 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
We expect that education and health will be given more focus: Congress MP Hibi Eden
Congress MP Hibi Eden said, “We hope that the tax policies and the issues faced by common man and the small-time traders, including the GST, something on that would be expected. More allocation would be there on MNREGA. We expect that education and health will be given more focus and our all-time demand is that the honorarium of members of the anganwadi – teachers and workers are revised and given a better space. These are our demands and I hope the Govt will consider that…The southern states are neglected. I hope Kerala will get a better share this time.”
Feb 01, 2025
10:33 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
IN PIC: Sitharaman with Budget over the years
A combination of file images shows Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with the ‘Union Budget’ in the years (L-R, top row) 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022, and (L-R, bottom row) 2023, 2024 (Interim Budget), 2025, and Union Budget 2025-26.
Feb 01, 2025
10:30 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Amit Shah reaches Parliament
Amit Shah reaches Parliament
Feb 01, 2025
10:27 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Modi Cabinet approves Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget
Modi Cabinet approves Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget for 2025-2026
Feb 01, 2025
10:17 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
PM Modi arrives at Parliament ahead of Nirmala Sitahraman’s Budget presentation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Parliament ahead of Nirmala Sitahraman’s Budget presentation
Feb 01, 2025
10:10 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Budget will be for every section of society: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives at the Parliament. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2025 at the Parliament today. He says, “Budget will be presented. It will be for every section of society.”
Feb 01, 2025
10:06 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at the Parliament
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at the Parliament. She will present the Union Budget shortly.
Feb 01, 2025
9:58 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Modi Cabinet to meet shortly to give its approval to Union Budget 2025
Modi Cabinet to meet shortly to give its approval to Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2025
Feb 01, 2025
9:58 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Sitharaman leaves Rashtrapati Bhavan to reach Parliament
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman leaves Rashtrapati Bhavan to reach Parliament.
Feb 01, 2025
9:47 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
President Murmu fed the Finance Minister ‘Curd and Sugar’
President Murmu fed the Finance Minister ‘Curd and Sugar’ which is a symbol of wishes for good luck.
Feb 01, 2025
9:39 AM (IST)
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Artist from Amroha, Zuhaib Khan made an 8-foot-long portrait on Union Budget 2025
An artist from Amroha, Zuhaib Khan made an 8-foot-long portrait on the wall with coal themed on Union Budget 2025 to be tabled in the parliament today, by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Feb 01, 2025
9:33 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Sitharaman is wearing a saree as a tribute to Madhubani Art and the skill of Padma awardee Dulari Devi
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is wearing a saree as a tribute to Madhubani Art and the skill of Padma awardee Dulari Devi. Dulari Devi is a 2021 Padma Shri awardee. When FM visited Madhubani for a credit outreach activity at Mithila Art Institute, she met Dulari Devi and had a cordial exchange of thoughts on Madhubani art in Bihar. Dulari Devi had presented the saree and asked FM to wear it for the budget day.
Feb 01, 2025
9:32 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman meets President Droupadi Murmu
Nirmala Sitharaman and MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary meet President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Feb 01, 2025
9:26 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Sitharaman leaves from Ministry of Finance for Rashtrapati Bhavan to meet President
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman leaves from the Ministry of Finance for Rashtrapati Bhavan to meet President Droupadi Murmu.
Feb 01, 2025
9:22 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Copies of Union Budget 2025 are brought to parliament
Copies of UnionBudget 2025 are brought to parliament as Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will today table her 8th Union Budget, for the fiscal year 2025-26, in Lok Sabha
Feb 01, 2025
9:08 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Nirmala Sitharam posses with her team ahead of Budget
Nirmala Sitharam posses with her team ahead of Budget. She will present and read out the Union Budget 2025 at the Parliament through a tab, instead of the traditional ‘bahi khata’.
Feb 01, 2025
9:07 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Economic Survey 2025 highlights that country’s economic fundamentals remain strong
The survey, tabled a day before the union budget, highlights that the country’s economic fundamentals remain strong, supported by a stable external account, fiscal consolidation, and private consumption.
Feb 01, 2025
9:03 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Youth expects new schemes in the Budget
Suryaprakash, a local in Ayodhya said, “The youth are enthusiastic and hopeful regarding Budget. We hope that something positive will be thought for us. Budget plays several roles…Schemes should be introduced so that things are a little better in the time to come. There should be something for farmers too…Something positive should be thought for middle class too…”
Feb 01, 2025
8:46 AM (IST)
Posted by Sheenu Sharma
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reaches Ministry of Finance
Feb 01, 2025
8:42 AM (IST)
Posted by Sheenu Sharma
Nirmala Sitharaman leaves from her residence | Video
Feb 01, 2025
8:39 AM (IST)
Posted by Sheenu Sharma
Odisha: Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik crafts sand sculpture on Budget 2025
Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a sand sculpture on Puri beach depicting the Union Budget 2025, ahead of its presentation in the Parliament. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2025 today. Speaking to media, Pattnaik said he created the sand art with four tonnes of sand that has “Welcome Union Budget 2025” written on it. “I have created a sand art welcoming the Union Budget 2025. This art is created by 4 tonnes of sand with the message of Welcome Union Budget 2025 written on it. The eyes of the country and the world are on the Union Budget 2025, which will be presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman,” he told media.
Feb 01, 2025
8:37 AM (IST)
Posted by Sheenu Sharma
Nirmala Sitharaman to create history with 8th consecutive budget
Feb 01, 2025
8:28 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary arrives at the Ministry of Finance
MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary arrives at the Ministry of Finance
Feb 01, 2025
8:13 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Ahead of Budget, 19-kg gas cylinder gets cheaper by Rs 7
The oil marketing companies have revised the prices of commercial LPG gas cylinders today (February 1). The 19kg commercial LPG gas cylinders rate has been reduced by Rs 7, effective Saturday. Read Story
Feb 01, 2025
8:10 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Salaried people expect relaxation in tax limit
Union Budget 2025 to be tabled in Lok Sabha, today, at Prayagraj Mahakumbh, Deepak said, “Being a salaried person, I expect that the govt will provide some relaxation in tax limit; I hope that the govt will alter the 5 lakh slab and will exceed that limit upto 7.5 lakhs.”
Feb 01, 2025
8:02 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Expectations of a homemaker
As a school teacher, Sangeeta Singh says, “As a homemaker, I think the inflation rate should be curbed. Also, the govt should focus on areas such as travel expenses as it’s getting higher…”
Feb 01, 2025
7:34 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Expectations coming from Mahakumbh, Prayagraj
A student at Prayagraj Mahakumbh, Rahul says, “Government should bring something that provide job opportunities to youth and also, to smoothen the process of education loan.”
Feb 01, 2025
7:33 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
People in Mumbai voice their expectations
People in Mumbai voice their expectations as Union Budget2025 is all set to be presented in Parliament today.
Feb 01, 2025
7:30 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Emphasis will be on employment and skilling
This budget is also set against the backdrop of slower domestic consumption and activity, which is likely to be in focus in the announcements. Emphasis will be on employment and skilling with a focus on boosting incomes, support labour intensive sectors, draw in private sector players, and defend against a tougher geopolitical environment.
Feb 01, 2025
7:28 AM (IST)
Posted by Nivedita Dash
Budget is expected to contain measures to shore up weakening economic growth
The Budget for the fiscal year starting April 1 is expected to contain measures to shore up weakening economic growth while being fiscally prudent. It is likely to focus on steps to boost consumption while sticking to the roadmap of narrowing the fiscal deficit.
Feb 01, 2025
7:28 AM (IST)
Posted by Sheenu Sharma
Hopes running high of tax cut as FM Sitharaman to present record 8th budget
A cut or tweak in income tax rates/slabs to ease the burden of middle class struggling with high prices and stagnant wage growth is widely expected in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s record setting eighth consecutive Budget. The Budget for the fiscal year starting April 1 is expected to contain measures to shore up weakening economic growth while being fiscally prudent. It is likely to focus on steps to boost consumption while sticking to the roadmap of narrowing the fiscal deficit.
Feb 01, 2025
7:26 AM (IST)
Posted by Sheenu Sharma
Union Budget 2025-26 is set to be presented today
The Union Budget 2025-26 is set to be presented on Saturday, anticipating to strike a balance between economic growth and fiscal prudence while addressing the expectations of taxpayers, businesses, and key industries.
