Budget Session 2024 LIVE updates: Capex outlay for next year increased by 11.1%, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Govt to launch housing for middle class, no change in tax slab announced in interim budget 2024

Posted by: Poonam Singh

While presenting the interim budget 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced that the government will launch a housing scheme for the middle class. Read More...

From economic railway corridors to development of tourist centres, here are key highlights of interim budget 2024

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced a slew of measures while presenting the interim budget 2024 in the Parliament. According to Sitharaman, three major economic railway corridor programmes will be implemented in the country. Read More...

Empowerment of women gained momentum in 10 years: FM Sitharaman

Posted by: Poonam Singh

The empowerment of women through entrepreneurship and ease of living has gained momentum in the last 10 years, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday while highlighting that female enrolment in higher education has gone up by 28 per cent in the period. Read More...

Welfare of poor, women, youth, farmers govt's highest priority: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Meeting the needs and fulfilling the aspirations of four "major castes" -- the poor, women, the youth and farmers -- of the country are the government's highest priority, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asserted on Thursday. Read More...

517 new aviation routes are carrying 1.3 Cr passengers, says FM

Posted by: Poonam Singh

In the Interim Budget presented by her Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, said that the expansion of existing airports and development of new airports will continue expeditiously. Read More...

Nirmala Sitharaman shares vision for Viksit Bharat

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Our vision for ‘Viksit Bharat’ is that of prosperous Bharat in harmony with nature, with modern infrastructure, and providing opportunities for all citizens and all regions to reach their potential,” said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the interim budget in the Parliament on Thursday. Read More...

Union Budget 2024: This will be a golden era for tech-savvy youth, says Finance Minister

Posted by: Poonam Singh

For the tech-savvy youth, this will be a golden era, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the interim budget on Thursday. The Finance Minister informed that a corpus of Rs 1 lakh crore will be established with 50-year interest-free loan. Read More...

Interim Budget hikes outlay on big infra projects to Rs 11.1 lakh crore, cuts fiscal deficit to 5.1% of GDP

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman decided to stick to the path of fiscal consolidation path as she pushed for economic growth and inclusive development in the interim Budget 2024-25 presented in Parliament on Thursday. Read More...

WATCH: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents interim budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025

Posted by: Pradeep Singh

#WATCH | Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents interim budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025#InterimBudget2024 #NirmalaSitharaman #BudgetWithOTV pic.twitter.com/XiHgCOVS3J

— OTV (@otvnews) February 1, 2024

Govt to encourage cervical cancer vaccination for girls

Posted by: Pradeep Singh

Interim Union Budget 2024 | Govt to encourage cervical cancer vaccination for girls#InterimBudget2024 #NirmalaSitharaman #BudgetWithOTV pic.twitter.com/h1AeXuY1qJ

— OTV (@otvnews) February 1, 2024

'Comprehensive Development of Tourist Centres'

Posted by: Pradeep Singh

'Comprehensive Development of Tourist Centres'#InterimBudget2024 #NirmalaSitharaman #BudgetWithOTV pic.twitter.com/3Q3DVmMtXe

— OTV (@otvnews) February 1, 2024

'Maternal and child health care' in Union Budget 2024

Posted by: Pradeep Singh

Various schemes under maternal and child health care to be brought under one comprehensive programme for synergy in implementation. Upgradation of Anganwadi centres under Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 will be expedited for improved nutrition delivery, early childhood care and development. Newly designed U-Win platform for managing immunization and intensified efforts of Mission Indradhanush will be rolled out, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Reform, Perform and Transform: FM

Posted by: Pradeep Singh

'Reform, Perform and Transform': FM #NirmalaSitharaman #InterimBudget2024 #BudgetWithOTV pic.twitter.com/TGn5kkeOe7

— OTV (@otvnews) February 1, 2024

Tax rates, GDP & Fiscal Deficit

Posted by: Pradeep Singh

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to retain same tax rates for direct and indirect taxes including import duties.

"The revised estimate of the fiscal deficit is 5.8% of GDP, improving on the budget estimate notwithstanding moderation in the nominal growth estimates," said the FM.

"The fiscal deficit in 2024-25 is estimated to be 5.1% of GDP," she said.

Capex outlay for next year increased

Posted by: Pradeep Singh

Budget Session 2024: Capex outlay for next year has been increased by 11.1%, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament.

FDI is 'First Develop India'- Finance Minister in Parliament

Posted by: Pradeep Singh

FDI is 'First Develop India'... FDI inflow during 2014 to 2023 was Rs 596 billion US dollars, marking a golden era. This was twice the FDI inflow between 2005 to 2014. For sustained FDI, we are negotiating bilateral investment treaties with foreign partners," said the FM.

She further said, "Many growth and development-enabling reforms are needed in the state for realising the vision of Viksit Bharat. A provision of Rs 75,000 Crores as a 50-year interest-free loan is proposed this year to support those milestone-linked reforms by the state governments."

Provision of Rs 75,000 Crore as a 50-year interest-free loan proposed

Posted by: Pradeep Singh

During her address, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "Many growth and development-enabling reforms are needed in the state for realising the vision of Viksit Bharat. A provision of Rs 75,000 Crores as a 50-year interest-free loan is proposed this year to support those milestone-linked reforms by the state governments."

Interim Budget 2024-25: More medical colleges on the cards

Posted by: Pradeep Singh

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, "Our government plans to set up more medical colleges by utilising the existing hospital infrastructure under various departments. A committee for this purpose will be set up to examine the issues and make relevant recomendations."
 

Finance Minister on roof-top solarisation

Posted by: Pradeep Singh

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "Through roof-top solarisation, 1 crore households will be enabled to obtain up to 300 units of free electricity every month. This scheme follows the resolve of the Prime Minister on the historic day of the consecration of Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya."

Nirmala Sitharaman on new scheme for defence purposes

Posted by: Pradeep Singh

A new scheme will be launched for strengthening deep-tech technologies for defence purposes and expediting self-reliance, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister on agriculture sector - Farmers our are Anna Datas!

Posted by: Pradeep Singh

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said, "For further growth of agriculture sector, the government to further promote public & private investment in post-harvest activities."

Farmers our are Anna Datas!!

- Every year under PM Kisan Samman Yojana, Direct financial assistance is provided to 11.8 crore farmers, including marginal and small farmers

- Crop insurance is given to 4 crore farmers under PM Fasal Bima Yojana

These are assisting farmers in producing food for the country and for the world, said FM Nirmala Sitharaman. 

 Rs 22.5 lakh crore for the entrepreneurial aspirations

Posted by: Pradeep Singh

Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana offered 43 crore loans aggregating to Rs 22.5 lakh crore for the entrepreneurial aspirations of our youths, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament 

 2 crore more houses to be taken up in next 5 years under PM Awas Yojana Rural

Posted by: Pradeep Singh

"Despite the challenges due to COVID-19, implementation of PM Awas Yojana Rural continued and we are close to achieving the target of 3 crore houses. 2 crore more houses will be taken up in the next 5 years to meet the requirement arising from an increase in the number of families," said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament.

Making Triple Talaq illegal: Nirmala Sitharaman

Posted by: Pradeep Singh

Making Triple Talaq illegal, one-third women's reservation in Lok Sabha and state assemblies, giving over 70% houses under PM Awas Yojana in rural areas to women as sole or joint owners have enhanced their dignity, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman 

Female enrollment in higher education has gone up by 28% in 10 years

Posted by: Pradeep Singh

Female enrollment in higher education has gone up by 28% in 10 years: FM #NirmalaSitharaman #InterimBudget2024 #NirmalaSitharaman #BudgetWithOTV pic.twitter.com/zhjQpyvDRG

— OTV (@otvnews) February 1, 2024

FM Nirmala Sitharaman on Centre's development philosophy

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Our govt strengthened its matra of 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and Sabka Vishwas'. Our development philosophy covered all elements of inclusivity, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the interim budget in Parliament.

Garib Kalyan, Desh ka Kalyan

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Indian economy witnessed profound transformation in last 10 yrs: Nirmala Sitharaman

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman begins presentation of interim budget in Parliament

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Cabinet approves Interim Budget

Posted by: Poonam Singh

The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the interim Budget. Following this, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her sixth budget in the Lok Sabha.

Interim Budget 2024: Strong economic fundamentals make it easier for FM to go for growth

Posted by: Poonam Singh

 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Interim Budget 2024 to be presented in Parliament at 11 am today is expected to continue with the government’s big ticket expenditure on infrastructure projects and focus on agriculture and schemes for the rural poor while maintaining the path of fiscal consolidation. Read More...

Senior citizens in Odisha voice expectations and hopes ahead of Budget

Posted by: Poonam Singh

#InterimBudget2024 to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament today

Senior citizens in #Odisha speak on their expectations from the government. Listen in #InterimBudget2024 #NirmalaSitharaman #BudgetWithOTV pic.twitter.com/ycys91hWkm

— OTV (@otvnews) February 1, 2024

Nirmala Sitharaman meets President Droupadi Murmu ahead of Budget presentation

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Utkal Chamber of Commerce President sets high expectations for Interim Union Budget 2024, envisions India as a Global Economic leader

Posted by: Poonam Singh

#WATCH | Bhubaneshwar, Odisha: On Interim Union Budget 2024, President of Utkal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Brahmananda Mishra says, "All of us expect a very good budget. This budget will give India a direction to become a $5 trillion economy by 2027, $7 trillion by 2030,… pic.twitter.com/vT49flWhFF

— ANI (@ANI) February 1, 2024

Interim Budget 2024: Odisha residents await key fiscal measures

Posted by: Poonam Singh

All eyes on #InterimBudget2024 to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman in the Parliament shortly

Residents in #Odisha speak on fiscal measures they expect from the union budget. #WATCH #InterimBudget2024 #NirmalaSitharaman #BudgetWithOTV pic.twitter.com/5QhK3443ga

— OTV (@otvnews) February 1, 2024

XIMB students share anticipation and expectations for Interim Budget

Posted by: Vikash Sharma

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to present interim budget today. #OTV speaks to students of XIMB, Bhubaneswar on the expectations from the interim budget#InterimBudget2024 #NirmalaSitharaman pic.twitter.com/sTF02julZD

— OTV (@otvnews) February 1, 2024

Interim Budget copies arrive in Parliament

Posted by: Vikash Sharma

Ahead of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s presentation of interim budget, copies have started to arrived in Parliament. Sitharaman will present her sixth straight budget today.

 

#WATCH | Interim Budget copies arrive in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present her sixth straight budget today #InterimBudget2024 #NirmalaSitharaman

(ANI) pic.twitter.com/BUUwcF1umr

— OTV (@otvnews) February 1, 2024

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Interim budget and expectations of people of Berhampur

Posted by: Vikash Sharma

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present interim budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025 at 11 am today. Here's what residents of Berhampur in Odisha expect from the union budget.

 

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present interim budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025 at 11 am today. Here's what residents of Berhampur, #Odisha expect from the union budget #InterimBudget2024 #NirmalaSitharaman #BudgetWithOTV pic.twitter.com/Lu8y4rXXM7

— OTV (@otvnews) February 1, 2024

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Finance Minister along with her team before interim Budget presentation

Posted by: Vikash Sharma

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Interim Budget 2024-25 at Parliament today.

 

#WATCH | Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman along with her team before the presentation of the country's interim Budget #InterimBudget2024

(ANI) pic.twitter.com/IwAJutERic

— OTV (@otvnews) February 1, 2024

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at Parliament with Budget Tablet to unveil interim Budget

Posted by: Poonam Singh

#WATCH | Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman carrying the Budget tablet arrives at Parliament, to present the country's interim Budget pic.twitter.com/yMLD10p3aK

— ANI (@ANI) February 1, 2024

Measures for eco, select segments to feature in Sitharaman's 6th straight budget

Posted by: Poonam Singh

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will on Thursday present the Modi 2.0 government's last Budget before the general elections, which is likely to contain a mix of measures for the economy and electorally significant segments like farmers and women. Read More...

What people expect from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Interim Budget

Posted by: Manas Mishra

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present her sixth and this government’s final budget ahead of the elections for the fiscal year 2024-25 on February 1. 

Given the interim nature of the budget, all the sections of the society are looking forward to get something or the other. Read More

Budget 2024: No major changes expected in taxation relating to the capital market

Posted by: Manas Mishra

Geojit Financial Services Chief Investment Strategist V. K. Vijayakumar said in the near-term, expectations regarding the budget will influence the market.

Market does not expect any major changes in taxation relating to the capital market. Therefore, any such proposal will have an impact on the market, he said. Read More

PM Modi says development journey to continue, targets MPs behind disruptions in Parliament

Posted by: Manas Mishra

Ahead of Parliament's last session before the Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Wednesday that the country is touching new heights of progress and its journey of "all-inclusive and all-round" development will continue with people's blessings.

In his customary remarks to journalists before the Budget Session's start, Modi greeted them with "Ram Ram" (an invocation of Lord Ram) and noted that there is a tradition of not presenting a full budget before the polls. Read More

Ayodhya Ram Temple dream fulfilled, Article 370 is history now: President Murmu recounts govt’s achievements

Posted by: Manas Mishra

The Budget Session of Parliament began today with the address of President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of both Houses, Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha. While recounting her government’s achievements, Murmu said several dreams of Indians have been fulfilled in the last few years. 

"Construction of Ayodhya Ram Temple was a dream for centuries, but that dream has been fulfilled now. People also wanted abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu and Kashmir. Now, Article 370 is also history," said President Murmu. Read More