Budget Impact

Interim budget 2019 shows the desperation of the NDA, says P. ChidambaramChidambaram said the budget presented by the NDA govt violated both convention and the spirit of an interim budget

Standard deduction limit increased to Rs. 50,000 from Rs. 40,000Allocation for rural employment guarantee programme hiked to Rs. 60000 crore

From tax sops to a mega pension scheme, the Budget has a lot for the middle-income groupThe sops given to real estate will benefit households

The rebate under Section 87A of the Income tax Act, 1961, has been raised to Rs. 12,500FM proposed exemption from notional rent in respect of two self-occupied house properties

Even for other taxpayers with taxable income above Rs. 5 lakh, the tax outgo will reduce marginally in FY2019-20Here’s how much you stand to gain as compared to what you paid in taxes in FY2018-19

If you want to give a cash benefit, do it without distinguishing between farmers and non-farmersA toothless NITI Aayog is trying to flex its muscles on India’s statistical system. And in doing so, it is destroying its credibility

The absence of any incentive for healthcare sector has been a major disappointment