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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

Navarro to Loomer—Trump’s team is making India new frontline of MAGA politics

It's a wolf pack unleashed on India, and Peter Navarro is leading it. The week gone by has been critical for Indian diplomacy amid the tensions with the US.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Army chief weighs in on theaterisation, says it is inevitable and need of the hour

New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi has strongly backed the idea of theaterisation, saying it is inevitable and the need of the hour. Speaking...

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?