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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicInterim budget 2024

Topic: Interim budget 2024

‘Walked the path of fiscal prudence’ — what economists say about interim budget 2024’s fiscal maths

While boosting capex & rural spending, govt has set fiscal deficit target of 5.1% of GDP, which means Centre will have to borrow less to finance deficit, allowing pvt sector to borrow more.

Sitharaman announces cervical cancer vaccination for girls aged 9-14 in interim budget

Health ministry allocated Rs 90,657 crore for FY 2024-25, 1.6 percent higher than the full Budget presented last year and 12.5 percent higher than the revised estimates for 2023-24.

‘Shows confidence of continuity’ — Modi lauds Interim Budget 2024 as he seeks 3rd term for BJP govt

PM Narendra Modi says the Budget was inclusive and innovative and focused on the four pillars of ‘Viksit Bharat’ — youth, poor, women and farmers.

Interim budget 2024 highlights: Tax rates unchanged; fiscal deficit target for FY25 at 5.1% of GDP

Budget 2024 | Indian economy witnessed a profound positive transformation over the past decade, says Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

What to expect from interim budget? Big tax breaks unlikely, welfare schemes could see boost

The interim budget, to be presented on 1 February, is likely to maintain focus on fiscal consolidation along with a thrust on capital expenditure, although at a moderated pace. 

On Camera

Hrithik Roshan & Jr NTR in Janaab-e-Aali is exactly what a dance-off should not be

Forget comparing it with classics like Hrithik’s Ek Pal Ka Jeena or the slick title track of Dhoom 2, Janaab-e-Aali does not even come close to Ghungroo.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.