Union Budget 2016

Common man’s budget but has few issues, says Jitender Singh Tomar

March 30, 2016 4:00 am

The budget is a common man’s budget. Zero tax has been levied. But there are few issues. People from the footwear industry came to me this morning, saying they have to pay tax now on every product they sell.

An ‘A’ for ambition

March 22, 2016 1:12 am

There are several good proposals in Budget 2016. Government’s ability to raise resources for the proposed programmes will depend on the growth of the economy.

BJP asks MPs to take Budget to the people

March 18, 2016 12:01 pm

Party chief Amit Shah told MPs that the they should take 'Budget to the people' by highlighting the schemes and ensure that the benefits reach grassroot levels.

Public concerns on EPF taxation proposal legitimate, says Jayant Sinha

March 09, 2016 2:11 am

Facing all round criticism, finance minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday rolled back the proposal to tax the EPF at the time of withdrawal.

After the rollback

March 09, 2016 12:00 am

Going back on its proposal to tax EPF must not mean that government abandons pension reform.

Rs 70,000 cr allocated for 7th pay commission in Budget 2016

March 07, 2016 4:22 pm

"We have provisioned for around 60-70 per cent of the total burden that was talked about," the official said adding about Rs 70,000 crore has been provided in the Budget.

Oil slip

March 07, 2016 12:01 am

The petroleum industry is in poor shape. Budget 2016 fails to lay out a clear roadmap

Interview with Shaktikanta Das: ‘If needed, Rs 5-7K cr can be added for PSBs capitalisation’

March 04, 2016 2:19 am

Also, with the amendments planned to the RBI Act, the government expects the Monetary Policy Committee to become functional by December, Das said in an interview.

Effective rate of the Krishi Kalyan Cess to be lower than 0.5 per cent

March 04, 2016 1:41 am

The effective rate of the Krishi Kalyan Cess, however, will be lower than 0.5 per cent as the government will provide input tax credit for the cess, as against no input tax credit for Swachh Bharat Cess.

Annuities: Security sans flexibility

March 04, 2016 1:41 am

They use this pool to take care of their financial needs — be it buying a house, education fund for their children, marriage fund or their own retirement.

Budget 2016: Allocation for education, agriculture, health and other sectors

February 29, 2016 10:12 pm

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley outlined the economic agenda of the ruling Narendra Modi-led government in his third budget presented in the Lok Sabha Monday.

Budget 2016: Here are the top proposals from FM Arun Jaitley

March 01, 2016 1:07 pm

Budget 2016: Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitleys' top proposals on MNREGA, NABARD and others

How Will The Proposed PF Tax Affect You

March 01, 2016 11:22 am

The Big Picture Of Arun Jaitley's Budget 2016

March 01, 2016 11:13 am

Cars To Become Expensive, How Will Budget 2016 Impact The Auto Sector

February 29, 2016 6:17 pm

Budget 2016: Experts React

February 29, 2016 6:04 pm

Budget 2016: Expert View On What The Budget Has For Taxpayers

February 29, 2016 5:26 pm

Budget 2016: Editors First Take on Arun Jaitley's Announcements

February 29, 2016 3:54 pm

Shiv Sena leader Manisha Kayande says general budget a test for NDA Government

February 29, 2016 2:14 pm

General Budget has been made keeping everyone in mind, says Jitendra Singh

February 29, 2016 1:29 pm

Minister of State in Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh on Monday said the General Budget for 2016-17 has been made keeping everyone in mind and will focus on development and economic empowerment.

Congress taunts PM, says nothing is going to happen in 'General Budget'

February 29, 2016 1:34 pm

Arun Jaitley, Jayant Sinha at North Block ahead of Budget announcement

February 29, 2016 2:08 pm