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Any budget presented by a government immediately after an election will invariably aim at implementing the election manifesto of the ruling party.

Farmers, middle class-friendly Budget to boost economic growth: India...

Farmers and workers in unorganised sector leading to more disposable income in their hands, India Inc.

1 Feb 2019 4:37 PM IST

Economic Affairs Secretary Subhash Chandra Garg,

Govt expects Rs 28,000 cr interim dividend from RBI: DEA Secy Garg

The decision with regard to interim dividend will be taken in the next board meeting.

1 Feb 2019 4:17 PM IST

At present, an employer contributes 8.33 per cent of basic wages of Rs 15,000 per month towards to the Employees Pension Scheme 1995 (EPS-95). (Representational Image)

Budget 2019: Goyal proposes Pension schemes for unorganised sector

At least 10 crore labourers and workers in the unorganised sector will avail the benefit, says Goyal.

1 Feb 2019 3:52 PM IST

The rupee hit a record low of 70.86 a dollar in the intra-day trade before closing the day at 70.74 a dollar, down 0.20 per cent from its previous sessions close of 70.59.

For every rupee in govt kitty, 70 paise comes from direct, indirect...

The collection from GST has been pegged at 21 paise as a percentage of every rupee earned.

1 Feb 2019 3:51 PM IST

The GST Council which is scheduled to meet on January 10 will discuss on the recommendations of the ministerial panels.

Budget 2019: GST exemption doubled from Rs 20 to 40 lakhs for small...

GST rate has been continuously reduced, providing relief of about Rs 80,000 crore annually to consumers.

1 Feb 2019 2:59 PM IST

The budget, which was focused on giving big push to investment in agriculture, small and medium industries, and health sectors, is NDA governments last budget before the general elections. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Budget 2019:â€‰Full text of Piyush Goyal's speech in Parliament

Union finance minister Piyush Goyal presented the interim Budget for 2019-20 in the Lok Sabha on Friday.

1 Feb 2019 2:47 PM IST

Indias economy likely showed further signs of recovery in the latest quarter from a shock cash squeeze late last year, reported a poll by Reuters. Photo: AP

India to become USD 5 trillion economy in 5 yrs, USD 10 trillion in 8...

India is the fastest-growing major economy in the world and that the GDP growth in the past 5 years.

1 Feb 2019 2:39 PM IST

The amount, to be transferred to farmers bank accounts, will vary from state to state.

Poll Budget 2019: Tax relief for middle class, dole to small farmers

India is solidly back on track and marching towards growth and prosperity.'

1 Feb 2019 2:23 PM IST

Indian Railways is not looking at more funds in the upcoming Union Budget for 2018-19 as it is focused on monetising assets within, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said. (Photo: PTI)

Inflation hidden, unfair tax on poor; govt broke the back of high...

The average rate of inflation during 2009-2014 was a back-breaking 10.1 per cent, Goyal said.

1 Feb 2019 2:18 PM IST

After bifurcation, the outstanding loans of the undivided state were divided between TS and AP. TS inherited a debt burden of Rs 70,000 cr. The TRS government in its 44-month rule has raised loans of Rs 1.52 lakh crore.

Budget 2019: 15.56 lakh loans sanctioned under Mudra scheme, says...

More than 70 per cent of Mudra yojna beneficiaries were women, said Interim Finance Minister, P.Goyal.

1 Feb 2019 2:07 PM IST

The people would be really happy to pay property tax if the BBMP fulfilled its fundamental responsibility of providing them all basic amenities.

Budget 2019: Direct tax collection goes to Rs 12 lakh crore from Rs...

Presenting the Budget for 2019-20, Finance Minister Goyal said that nearly 99.54 per cent returns have been accepted...

1 Feb 2019 1:53 PM IST

The railways has started the exercise of an internal audit through which 50 mail and express trains will be upgraded to super-fast services. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Budget 2019: Railways gets Rs 1.58 lakh cr, highest ever for national...

No railway fare hike was announced in the Railway Budget for 2019.

1 Feb 2019 1:50 PM IST