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Union budget 2025: What you need to know about the finance bill

Union budget 2025: What you need to know about the finance bill

The Finance Bill plays a vital role in outlining the government's financial plans and tax changes in the Union Budget 2025. Learn about its importance, types, and approval process.

28 January,2025 06:13 PM IST | Mumbai
Union Budget 2025: How the govt prepares for the nation’s financial blueprint

Union Budget 2025: How the govt prepares for the nation’s financial blueprint

The Union Budget 2025 is set to be presented on February 1. This article explores how the Budget is prepared, the key steps involved, and what we can expect from this year’s financial plan.

28 January,2025 04:48 PM IST | Mumbai
Union Budget 2025: What is the Halwa Ceremony and why is it important?

Union Budget 2025: What is the Halwa Ceremony and why is it important?

The Halwa Ceremony marks the start of the Union Budget printing process. Learn about this sweet tradition, its significance, and how it ensures budget secrecy.

28 January,2025 04:22 PM IST | New Delhi
Union Budget 2025: Social media buzzes with predictions and suggestions

Union Budget 2025: Social media buzzes with predictions and suggestions

On the suggestions front a user urged reforms such as tax exemption for incomes up to Rs 10 lakh, GST exemption on insurance, increased home loan deductions, and reduced GST small cars from 28 per cent to 18 per cent

27 January,2025 07:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Union budget 2024-25 reforms: Finance ministry shares progress report

Union budget 2024-25 reforms: Finance ministry shares progress report

As the Union Budget 2025-26 approaches, the Finance Ministry shared updates on the achievements of the 2024-25 budget, including tax simplification, dispute resolution measures, and an overhaul of the Income Tax Act.

16 January,2025 01:02 PM IST | Mumbai
CREDAI warns of increase in housing prices if 18% GST imposed on FSI charges

CREDAI warns of increase in housing prices if 18% GST imposed on FSI charges

According to CREDAI, imposing GST on FSI charges—whether retrospectively or prospectively—would escalate project costs by as much as 10 per cent, pushing up housing prices across various regions of India

20 December,2024 05:15 PM IST | Mumbai | A Correspondent
India's Constitution stands the test of time over 75 years: Nirmala Sitharaman

India's Constitution stands the test of time over 75 years: Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, addressing the Rajya Sabha, highlighted that India’s Constitution has endured 75 years of change and challenges, unlike many nations that rewrote theirs. She called for reaffirming commitment to its ideals

16 December,2024 12:49 PM IST | New Delhi
The Trump administration's policy decisions will greatly impact global trade

The Trump administration's policy decisions will greatly impact global trade

The report also notes that the export growth in India may face hurdles in the upcoming months due to weakening demand in developed markets

26 November,2024 10:06 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
CM Stalin: Finance Commission recommendations must meet states' expectations

CM Stalin: Finance Commission recommendations must meet states' expectations

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin urged the 16th Finance Commission to make recommendations that meet the expectations of Indian states, strengthen federalism, and contribute to India's progress as a developed nation

18 November,2024 10:59 AM IST | Chennai
Nirmala Sitharaman highlights employability as key challenge for Indian economy

Nirmala Sitharaman highlights employability as key challenge for Indian economy

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses employability challenges in India during a talk in New York, emphasising the need for skill development to bridge the gap between education and job market expectations.

22 October,2024 10:24 AM IST | New York

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