Budget 2023
Budget 2026: What key tax reforms has FM Nirmala Sitharaman introduced in the last five years?
Ahead of Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's past budgets delivered tax relief up to ₹12.75 lakh for salaried individuals, introduced a simplified tax regime exempting incomes up to ₹7.75 lakh, and overhauled capital gains taxes on both short-and long-term gains.
2 min read27 Jan 2026Free laptops, ₹5,100 cr for Mahila Samriddhi scheme, Atal canteens and more – 10 key highlights of Delhi Budget 2025
Delhi Budget 2025 Key Highlights: Delhi's Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presents a groundbreaking ₹1 lakh crore budget for 2025, marking a 34 per cent increase from the previous year. Key allocations focus on women, water, infrastructure, and slum development.
3 min read25 Mar 2025Budget 2025: Measures to improve accessibility, affordability are among 3 key expectations to benefit Diagnostics firms
Stock Market Today: By addressing the interrelated aspects of accessibility, affordability, and innovation, Industry experts as Aditya Kandoi of Redcliffe Labs expressed optimism that the Union Budget 2025 may pave the way for addressing the existing loopholes and the promotion of a healthier India.
1 min read21 Jan 2025India's central bank should lead the policy easing cycle that its economy needs
There is evidence of weak overall demand in the Indian economy, but the government's goal of a tighter budget means a fiscal stimulus is unlikely. What about a monetary policy response? RBI would have to analyse the data carefully to check for space.
4 min read7 Jan 2025India's budget needs to address three medium-to-long term priorities
Employment incentive schemes in 10 labour-intensive sectors should be launched, even as public investment is enlarged in fresh-water supply and cutting-edge technologies. This can deliver a big-band transformation. Resources could be raised by getting rid of flab in the fiscal system.
4 min read26 Dec 2024Starmer Forced Into Messy Reset Less Than 100 Days In
Keir Starmer replaced his top aide and the Treasury acknowledged that key tax-raising plans were under review, as the Labour government tried to correct course from what even allies say has been a rocky three months in power.
4 min read7 Oct 2024Is it the end of road for debt mutual funds after budget brought in new capital gains tax norms?
Debt mutual funds can help investors tide over poorly performing equity market phases if the tax playing field is level.
3 min read12 Aug 2024Budget 2024: From Namo Drone Didi to Mission Shakti—Check 6 key announcements for women empowerment
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in the Union Budget, allocated more than ₹3 lakh crore for schemes related to women and girls. Know how this year's budget will boost women's empowerment.
2 min read24 Jul 2024LTCG and STCG in Budget 2024: FM Sitharaman announces raising of taxes; check new rates here
The Finance Minister increased the tax rate on long-term capital gains to 12.5% from 10% and set the exemption limit at ₹1.25 lakh per year.
1 min read23 Jul 2024Technology Budget 2024: FM Sitharaman announces major reduction in basic customs duty for mobile phones and chargers
FM Sitharaman's budget speech highlights significant growth in domestic production and exports of mobile phones, leading to a reduction in customs duty to 15% for mobile devices and components.
2 min read23 Jul 2024