FM proposed revised tariff rates to reduce the number to 8,  to allocate ₹1.5 lakh crore in interest-free loans to the state for infrastructure, and 36 life-saving drugs to be fully expected from customs duties. 


Union budget 2025, what are the Key benefits to the middle class

From changes in the price of LPG cylinders to rules of UPI  transactions, these changes are all set to shape your daily life and financial planning.

New rules for LPG, UPI transactions & more from February 1: Know how they’ll impact your home & wallet?

For investors to reclaim unclaimed shares and unpaid dividends from the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority with ease, an integrated IT portal is proposed to be established, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in Union Budget 2023-24 on Wednesday.

KYC norms to be simplified, PAN to become common identifier

Economic growth is expected to slide in the current fiscal, even as India is among the bright spots in the prevailing global scenario marred by fluid geopolitical circumstances, as per the Fiscal Policy statement presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman along with the Union Budget on Wednesday.

Economic growth to slide to 7% in 2022-23 against 8.7% in 2021-22: Fiscal policy statement

To give impetus to the youth and help the 'Amrit Peedhi' realise their dreams, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that the government has formulated the National Education Policy, focused on skilling, adopted economic policies that facilitate job creation at scale and to support business opportunities.

Budget for stipend to 47 lakh youth under apprenticeship scheme

The Centre on Wednesday announced to extend the tax holiday scheme for startups till March 31, 2024, which means that startups incorporated till the latest date next year can avail tax benefits.

Centre extends tax holiday for homegrown startups till March 31, 2024

Giving significant boost to MSMEs, the Union Budget 2023-24 has proposed to continue the financial sector reforms and innovative use of technology which have led to ease of access to credit and participation in financial markets.

Budget Boost to MSMEs: Rs 9,000 crore for revamped Credit Guarantee Scheme

The revision in income tax rates will increase the purchasing power of the middle class sections of the society and thus, push the economic growth of the country in the long run, Kolkata-headquartered Bandhan Bank's founder, Managing Director and Chief Executive Chandra Sekhar Ghosh said.

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