Union Budget 2014

Short of funds for modernisation, Defence Ministry looks for options

February 04, 2020 7:28 am

Senior military officials say modernisation of the forces has taken a backseat because of shortage of funds. This issue has been repeatedly highlighted by the parliamentary standing committee on defence in its reports but an economic slowdown has meant that enough funds are not available for existing contracts

Arun Jaitley to initiate Budget exercise next week

September 10, 2017 1:20 pm

It would also be the last full Budget of the BJP-led NDA government before the 2019 General Elections. Only proposals for changes in direct taxes, besides customs duty are likely to be presented in the Budget along with new schemes and programmes of the government.

Can deviate a little from fiscal consolidation path: Economists to FM

January 14, 2016 5:15 pm

Suggestions from economists included bringing in changes in small savings rate and to focus on increasing private and public investment.

Hukmdev, the voice trending inside and outside Parliament

March 24, 2015 9:32 am

Hukmdev Narayan Yadav is 76, an MP into his fifth term now. However, it is his recent, fiery speeches that have suddenly shot him into prominence in Parliament and on social media.

Tax reforms will boost Mumbai makeover: CM

March 01, 2015 2:24 am

Leaders of the Congress and the NCP have, however, expressed disappointment over the budget.

Budget pro-poor and pro-growth, says PM Modi

March 01, 2015 1:06 am

"Union budget 2015 is a budget with a clear vision," lauds Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

What the budget didn’t say

July 24, 2014 12:16 am

The PPP approach, for instance, hasn’t taken off in India so far. How can that be remedied?

Ignoring artisanship

July 18, 2014 12:13 am

Craft, the second-largest employer in India, has no place in the budget

Before the smart cities, the Bangalore test

July 15, 2014 12:37 am

Arun Jaitley’s budget last week allocated Rs 7,060 crore to the 100 smart cities.

Shabana Azmi calls government's sops to skilled sector a good move

July 12, 2014 9:35 am

Shabana Azmi welcomed the new national programme Skill India announced by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

Arun Jaitley presents Union Budget

July 10, 2014 4:41 pm

Presenting the budget, the Finance Minister said, “Will create a vibrant and strong India.”

इन्‍कम टैक्‍सपेयर्स के लिए ऊंट के मुंह में जीरा भी नहीं है बजट में की गई घोषणाएं

March 01, 2016 6:18 pm