Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman concluded her maiden Budget Presentation.
2019-07-05 17:37:28
Modi 2.0: India's first full-time Woman Finance Minister Presents Budget
2019-07-05 13:12:33
Modi 2.0: India's first full-time woman Finance Minister Presents Budget
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman concluded her maiden Budget Presentation.
2019-07-05 13:08:51
Surcharge announced on individual taxable income of 2-5 crore
Surcharge on individuals having taxable income of Rs. 2 crore to Rs 5 crore, and Rs 5 crore and more raised: FM
2019-07-05 12:59:05
Additional tax deduction of Rs 1.50 lakh on interest paid on home loans
Govt proposes additional tax deduction of Rs 1.50 lakh on interest paid on home loans taken up to March 2020: FM
2019-07-05 12:57:16
Railways Modernisation Programme to be launched
Railways Modernisation Programme will be launched in this year: FM
2019-07-05 12:54:26
'Study in India' programme proposed to attract foreign students
India has potential to become educational hub; I propose 'Study in India' programme to attract foreign students: FM
2019-07-05 12:52:46
PAN, Aadhar made interchangeable
Aadhar can be quoted to file income tax returns: FM
2019-07-05 12:47:33
10,000 new farmer-producer organisations to be set up
Finance Minister announces setting up of 10,000 new farmer-producer organisations to boost the agricultural sector
2019-07-05 12:45:04
New Space India Ltd incorporated to tap India's commercial space capability
To harness India's space ability commercially, New Space India Limited (NSIL) has been incorporated to tap the benefits of ISRO: FM
2019-07-05 12:41:51
100 new clusters to be set up to make 50,000 artisans part of economic chain
100 new clusters will be set up in 2019-20 to enable 50,000 artisans to become part of the economic value chain under SFURTI: FM
2019-07-05 12:40:40
PM Matsya Sampada Yojana announced to address gap in fisheries sector
Govt proposes Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana to address critical infrastructure gap in fisheries sector: FM
2019-07-05 12:37:58
TV programme for start-ups to be launched on Door Darshan
A television programme, exclusively for start-ups will be launched in Door Darshan: FM
2019-07-05 12:37:57
Multiple labour codes to be be compiled into four codes
Govt to streamline multiple labour laws into a set of four labour codes: FM
2019-07-05 12:35:36
Blueprint for nationa gas grid, water grid, i-ways and airports to be unveiled
Blueprint for a national gas grid, water grid, i-ways and airports to be unveiled: FM.
2019-07-05 12:33:33
National Sports Education Board will be set up under 'Khelo India' scheme
'Khelo India' scheme to be expanded. National Sports Education Board will be set up under 'Khelo India' scheme.
2019-07-05 12:33:23
2019-07-05 12:31:55
Central govt to work closely with states on National Agriculture Market
Govt will work with states to allow farmers to benefit from National Agriculture Market or eNAM: FM
2019-07-05 12:29:57
'Gandhipedia' to be published to sensitize youth, society
A 'Gandhipedia' is being developed to sensitize youth and society at large on positive Gandhian values: FM
2019-07-05 12:28:02
80 livelihood, 20 technology business incubators to be set up between 2019-20
80 Livelihood business incubators and 20 technology business incubators to be set up between 2019-20 under ASPIRE to develop 75,000 skilled entrepreneurs in agro-rural industries: FM
2019-07-05 12:25:09
Swachh Bharat mission to be expanded to solid waste management in each village
More than 5.6 lakh villages have become open defecation free.We have to build on this success. I propose to expand the Swachh Bharat mission to undertake sustainable solid waste management in every village: FM
2019-07-05 12:23:10
FM pitches for Zero Budget farming to be replicated
Zero Budget farming needs to be replicated, to go back to basics, which will help doubling farmers income: FM
2019-07-05 12:22:09
India to achieve ODF status by Oct 2, 2019
India will be Open Defecation Free by 2 October 2019.
2019-07-05 12:21:20
Seventeen iconic tourism sites to be developed with world class infra
Seventeen iconic tourism sites to be developed with world class infra, to attract, domestic and global tourists: FM
2019-07-05 12:16:56
Pvt entrepreneurship to be supported to improve farmers produce
We'll invest widely in agricultural infrastructure. We'll support private entrepreneurship in driving value addition to farmers produce & those from allied activities too, like bamboo, timber & also for generating renewable energy. 'Ann daata ko kyun oorja daata bana nahi sakte?'
2019-07-05 12:15:18
NRI portfolio investment route to be merged with foreign portfolio investment route
To provide NRIs seamless access to Indian equities, NRI portfolio investment route to be merged with foreign portfolio investment route: FM
2019-07-05 12:13:21
95 percent cities achieved ODF status
95 percent of the cities in India have achieved Open Defecation Free status: FM
2019-07-05 12:11:49
47 lakh houses constructed under PMAY-urban
Pradhan Mantri Awas yojana - Urban - 47 lakh houses construction started: FM
2019-07-05 12:10:27
Robust fisheries management framework to be set up
Robust fisheries management framework to be set up under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sambada Yojana to address critical gaps in value chain: FM
2019-07-05 12:06:09
Over two crore rural Indians made digitally literate under centre's digital India scheme
Under the Pradhan Mantri Grameen Digital Saksharatha Abhiyan - over two crore rural Indians were made digitally literate:
2019-07-05 12:03:24
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan - has touched the very conscious of the nation. 9.6 crore toilets have been constructed under
Swachh Bharat, since Oct 2, 2014: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 12:01:08
9.6 crore toilets built under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
'Jal Jeevan Mission' unveiled in rural areas to provide drinking water to all by 2024
2019-07-05 11:58:44
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
Time for completion of houses under PMAY reduced from 314 days in 2015-16 to 114 days in 2017-18, enabling the scale of achievement in PMAY: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:56:48
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
'Har Ghar Jal' by 2024 - Drinking water to all rural household: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:55:38
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
With the changing economic scenario, it's important to upgrade roads connecting villages to rural markets. For this Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana phase- 3 is envisaged to upgrade 1,25,000 km of road length over the next five years: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:53:29
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
The government keeps Gaon, Garib and Kisan at the centre of everything we do, of every programme: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:51:18
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
Credit Guarantee Enhancement Corporation will be set up in 2019-20, action plan to deepen markets for long-term bonds with specific focus on infra sector to be put in place: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:49:45
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
Rs. 350 crore allocated for 2% interest subvention for all GST-registered MSME's on fresh or incremental loans.
2019-07-05 11:48:30
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
100 percent Foreign Direct Investment will be permitted for insurance intermediary: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:47:25
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
Government to create payment platform for MSME's
2019-07-05 11:45:48
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
A comprehensive restructuring of National Highways Programme to be undertaken in order to ensure the creation of National Highways Grid of desirable capacity: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:43:51
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
Several reforms would be undertaken to promote rental housing, current rental laws are archaic as they do not address lessor-lessee relationships fairly: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:41:03
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
We have plans to reach five trillion USD economy. Heavy investment in Infrastructure, Digital economy and Job creation to be encouraged: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:41:01
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
Railway infra would need an investment of Rs. 50 lakh crore between 2018 and 2030; Public Private Partnership to be used to unleash faster development and delivery of passenger freight services : FM
2019-07-05 11:41:00
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
PM Karma Yogi Man Dhan scheme announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her maiden Union Budget presentation.
2019-07-05 11:40:59
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
Pension benefit to be extended to three crore shopkeepers and retailers whose retail turnover is less than Rs.1.5 crore: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:38:38
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
Pension benefit to be extended to three crore shopkeepers and retailers whose retail turnover is less than Rs.1.5 crore: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:37:04
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
The government envisions using rivers for cargo transportation, which will also decongest roads and railways: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:33:19
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
FAME II scheme aims to encourage faster adoption of electric vehicles by putting forth the right incentives and charging infrastructure: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:30:48
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
India's first indigenous payment ecosystem for transport-based on 'National Common Mobility Card' was launched by the PM in March 2019, enabling people to pay multiple types of transport charges: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:28:23
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
Inland waterways will be developed to shift cargo movement from road and rail: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:26:08
Pension benefit extended to three crore shopkeepers, retailers
657 km of metro rail network has become operational in the country: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:24:22
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
For providing an enabling ecosystem for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), suitable policy interventions will be adopted: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:23:39
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
Schemes such as Bharatmala, Sagarmala and UDAN are bridging rural-urban divide and improving our transport infrastructure: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:22:35
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
Schemes such as Bharatmala, Sagarmala and UDAN are bridging rural-urban divide and improving our transport infrastructure: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:21:51
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
When we aspire to reach five trillion dollars, many wonder if it is possible; the target is eminently achievable, given our citizens' desire and the leadership of the Government: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:20:35
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
When we aspire to reach five trillion dollars, many wonder if it is possible; the target is eminently achievable, given our citizens' desire and the leadership of the Government: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:20:02
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
When we aspire to reach five trillion dollars, many wonder if it is possible; the target is eminently achievable, given our citizens' desire and the leadership of the Government: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:19:27
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
When we aspire to reach five trillion dollars, many wonder if it is possible; the target is eminently achievable, given our citizens' desire and the leadership of the Government: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:19:04
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
When we aspire to reach five trillion dollars, many wonder if it is possible; the target is eminently achievable, given our citizens' desire and the leadership of the Government: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:17:46
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
When we aspire to reach five trillion dollars, many wonder if it is possible; the target is eminently achievable, given our citizens' desire and the leadership of the Government: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:16:43
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
When we aspire to reach five trillion dollars, many wonder if it is possible; the target is eminently achievable, given our citizens' desire and the leadership of the Government: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:16:24
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
When we aspire to reach five trillion dollars, many wonder if it is possible; the target is eminently achievable, given our citizens' desire and the leadership of the Government: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:15:34
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
The people of India have validated their goals for our country's future - national security and economic growth: FM
2019-07-05 11:14:54
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
The recent election was charged with brimming hope and desire for a bright and stable 'New India' : Sitharaman
2019-07-05 11:14:12
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman begins her Budget speech by thanking the people of the country for voting the BJP-led NDA government to power.
2019-07-05 11:13:06
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2019 in Parliament.
2019-07-05 11:12:22
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
Union cabinet approves Budget 2019. It will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Lok Sabha shortly.
2019-07-05 11:11:16
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
Parents of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman - Savitri and Narayanan Sitharaman - arrive at the Parliament ahead of the presentation of Union Budget 2019.
2019-07-05 11:09:52
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh tweeted that he has made a suggestion to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to reduce GST in Coaching Institutes to zero to help the unemployed youths in the Union Budget 2019.
2019-07-05 11:08:09
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
Union Cabinet meeting begins in Parliament.
2019-07-05 11:06:55
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
Copies of Union Budget 2019 have been brought to the Parliament. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget in the Lok Sabha at 11 AM today.
2019-07-05 11:06:13
Excerpts from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech
Copies of Union Budget 2019 have been brought to the Parliament. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget in the Lok Sabha at 11 AM today.
2019-07-05 11:04:05
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman begins her Budget speech
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and MoS Finance Anurag Thakur arrive at the Parliament.
2019-07-05 11:01:34
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and MoS Finance Anurag Thakur arrive at the Parliament.
2019-07-05 10:54:47
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and MoS Finance Anurag Thakur arrive at the Parliament.
2019-07-05 10:43:38
Union Budget 2019:Nirmala Sitharaman's parents arrive in Parliament
Union Budget 2019:Nirmala Sitharaman's parents arrive in Parliament
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and MoS Finance Anurag Thakur arrive at the Parliament.
2019-07-05 10:37:26
Digvijaya Singh suggests Nirmala Sitharaman to reduce GST in coaching institutes
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and MoS Finance Anurag Thakur arrive at the Parliament.
2019-07-05 10:35:52
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and MoS Finance Anurag Thakur arrive at the Parliament.
2019-07-05 10:33:33
Copies of Union Budget 2019 brought to the Parliament
Copies of Union Budget 2019 brought to the Parliament
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and MoS Finance Anurag Thakur arrive at the Parliament.
2019-07-05 10:28:07
Union Budget 2019:PM Modi arrives in Parliament
Union Budget 2019:PM Modi arrives in Parliament
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and MoS Finance Anurag Thakur arrive at the Parliament.
2019-07-05 10:18:34
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, MoS Finance Anurag Thakur arrive at the Parliament
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, MoS Finance Anurag Thakur arrive at the Parliament
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and MoS Finance Anurag Thakur arrive at the Parliament.
2019-07-05 09:49:05
Sensex up by 119.15 points ahead of Budget presentation in Parliament
New Delhi: Newly appointed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her first General Budget today. This will be the first Budget of the second term of the Modi Government.
Nirmala Sitharaman will be the second women to present the Budget after Indira Gandhi.
So far 25 Finance Ministers have already presented the budget, making Sitharaman the 26th Finance Minister.
The Budget presentation will start at 11:00 am.
Sitharaman will present the full-year budget for the year ending March 2020.
The Budget speech will begin at 11:00 am with Sitharaman's address to the Speaker of Lok Sabha. Usually, the duration of the presentation ranges from 90 minutes to 120 minutes.
The Railway Budget will also be presented today along with the General Budget. Railway Budget merged with the General Budget in 2017.
2019-07-05 09:45:16
Nirmala Sitharaman meets President Ramnath Kovind before presenting the Budget in Parliament
New Delhi: Newly appointed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her first General Budget today. This will be the first Budget of the second term of the Modi Government.
Nirmala Sitharaman will be the second women to present the Budget after Indira Gandhi.
So far 25 Finance Ministers have already presented the budget, making Sitharaman the 26th Finance Minister.
The Budget presentation will start at 11:00 am.
Sitharaman will present the full-year budget for the year ending March 2020.
The Budget speech will begin at 11:00 am with Sitharaman's address to the Speaker of Lok Sabha. Usually, the duration of the presentation ranges from 90 minutes to 120 minutes.
The Railway Budget will also be presented today along with the General Budget. Railway Budget merged with the General Budget in 2017.
2019-07-05 09:33:34
Union Budget 2019: Budget documents wrapped in four-fold red cloth instead of the famous red bag
New Delhi: Newly appointed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her first General Budget today. This will be the first Budget of the second term of the Modi Government.
Nirmala Sitharaman will be the second women to present the Budget after Indira Gandhi.
So far 25 Finance Ministers have already presented the budget, making Sitharaman the 26th Finance Minister.
The Budget presentation will start at 11:00 am.
Sitharaman will present the full-year budget for the year ending March 2020.
The Budget speech will begin at 11:00 am with Sitharaman's address to the Speaker of Lok Sabha. Usually, the duration of the presentation ranges from 90 minutes to 120 minutes.
The Railway Budget will also be presented today along with the General Budget. Railway Budget merged with the General Budget in 2017.
2019-07-05 09:18:24
Union Budget 2019: Sitharaman poses with the red bag outside Finance Ministry
Sitharaman poses with the red bag outside Finance Ministry
New Delhi: Newly appointed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her first General Budget today. This will be the first Budget of the second term of the Modi Government.
Nirmala Sitharaman will be the second women to present the Budget after Indira Gandhi.
So far 25 Finance Ministers have already presented the budget, making Sitharaman the 26th Finance Minister.
The Budget presentation will start at 11:00 am.
Sitharaman will present the full-year budget for the year ending March 2020.
The Budget speech will begin at 11:00 am with Sitharaman's address to the Speaker of Lok Sabha. Usually, the duration of the presentation ranges from 90 minutes to 120 minutes.
The Railway Budget will also be presented today along with the General Budget. Railway Budget merged with the General Budget in 2017.
2019-07-05 09:08:14
Union Budget 2019: Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at Ministry of Finance
New Delhi: Newly appointed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her first General Budget today. This will be the first Budget of the second term of the Modi Government.
Nirmala Sitharaman will be the second women to present the Budget after Indira Gandhi.
So far 25 Finance Ministers have already presented the budget, making Sitharaman the 26th Finance Minister.
The Budget presentation will start at 11:00 am.
Sitharaman will present the full-year budget for the year ending March 2020.
The Budget speech will begin at 11:00 am with Sitharaman's address to the Speaker of Lok Sabha. Usually, the duration of the presentation ranges from 90 minutes to 120 minutes.
The Railway Budget will also be presented today along with the General Budget. Railway Budget merged with the General Budget in 2017.
2019-07-05 09:06:22
Union Budget 2019: All eyes on employment generation, income tax exemption limit, among other things
New Delhi: Newly appointed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her first General Budget today. This will be the first Budget of the second term of the Modi Government.
Nirmala Sitharaman will be the second women to present the Budget after Indira Gandhi.
So far 25 Finance Ministers have already presented the budget, making Sitharaman the 26th Finance Minister.
The Budget presentation will start at 11:00 am.
Sitharaman will present the full-year budget for the year ending March 2020.
The Budget speech will begin at 11:00 am with Sitharaman's address to the Speaker of Lok Sabha. Usually, the duration of the presentation ranges from 90 minutes to 120 minutes.
The Railway Budget will also be presented today along with the General Budget. Railway Budget merged with the General Budget in 2017.
2019-07-05 08:54:16
Modi 2.0: India's first full-time woman Finance Minister presents Budget
New Delhi: Newly appointed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her first General Budget today. This will be the first Budget of the second term of the Modi Government.
Nirmala Sitharaman will be the second women to present the Budget after Indira Gandhi.
So far 25 Finance Ministers have already presented the budget, making Sitharaman the 26th Finance Minister.
The Budget presentation will start at 11:00 am.
Sitharaman will present the full-year budget for the year ending March 2020.
The Budget speech will begin at 11:00 am with Sitharaman's address to the Speaker of Lok Sabha. Usually, the duration of the presentation ranges from 90 minutes to 120 minutes.
The Railway Budget will also be presented today along with the General Budget. Railway Budget merged with the General Budget in 2017.
Last Updated : Jul 5, 2019, 5:41 PM IST