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Cancer drugs -- Trastuzumab deruxtecan, Osimertinib and Durvalumab -- to get exemption from customs duty

In a big relief to cancer patients, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2024, exempted customs duty on three cancer drugs.

Jul 23, 2024

Union Budget 2024: What becomes costlier now?

With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing a major reduction in customs duty on cancer drugs and mobile phones, it is set to considerably bring down their prices in the market. The three cancer drugs are Trastuzumab deruxtecan, Osimertinib and Durvalumab.

Jul 23, 2024

Assessments to be reopened beyond 3 years only if escaped income is more than Rs 50 lakh

An assessment can be reopened now only when it's beyond three years from the end of the assessment year and if the escaped income is Rs 50 lakh or more.

Jul 23, 2024

Sensex, Nifty end flat as markets turn to consolidation phase

Sensex trades flat ahead of Union Budget as investors keen on positive signs

At 9:55 a.m., Sensex was up 35 points or 0.04 per cent at 80,537 and Nifty was up 2 points or 0.01 per cent at 24,511

Jul 23, 2024

Union Budget: Markets bet big on defence, capital goods, electronics manufacturing, tourism

Budget 24-25: FM all set to present her 7th Budget with major reforms

The Union Budget is unlikely to leave any subject that was not under focus during the recent elections

Jul 23, 2024

India made significant progress on climate action: Economic Survey

Recognising its position as one of the most climate-vulnerable countries, India has made significant progress on environmental protection, according to the Economic Survey 2023-24.

Jul 22, 2024

Monsoon Session of Parliament begins today

Monsoon Session of Parliament: A Confluence of Debate and Decision

Key bills to be presented include the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, and the Disaster Management (Amendment) Law Bill. The opposition, led by Congress, plans to challenge the government on issues such as public examination irregularities, price rise, and unemployment.

Jul 22, 2024

Economic Survey 2023-24: Economy continues to expand, inflation largely under control

The Centre on Monday tabled the Economic Survey 2023-2024 in the Lok Sabha. The survey presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and prepared by the Economic Division under the Ministry of Finance provides a detailed analysis of the economic performance for the fiscal year 2023-24.

Jul 22, 2024

India's inflation rate 5.6% higher than most other nations: Bank of Baroda

Retail inflation at 5.4 pc in FY24, lowest since pandemic: Economic Survey 2023-24

Timely policy interventions by the government and the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) price stability measures helped retail inflation stand at 5.4 per cent -- the lowest since the pandemic

Jul 22, 2024

Economic Survey pegs India's GDP growth rate at 6.5-7 pc for 2024-25

The Economic Survey tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Monday projects India's GDP growth rate at 6.5 to 7 per cent for 2024-25 as it sees the economy on a strong wicket.

Jul 22, 2024

Over 34.7 cr Ayushman Bharat cards generated: Economic Survey

Ayushman Bharat cards cross 34.7 crore; leads nation's healthcare tranformation

In a significant stride towards universal healthcare, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that over 34.7 crore Ayushman Bharat cards have been generated. This announcement was made during the tabling of the Economic Survey document in Parliament, a day before the Union Budget announcement.

Jul 22, 2024

India's Educational Landscape: A Transformation in Progress

India's education landscape is transforming, with 26.52 crore students in schools and 4.33 crore in higher education, according to the Economic Survey 2023-24.The New Education Policy 2020 is driving this change, focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy, and lifelong learning.

Jul 22, 2024

Centre convenes all-party meet today ahead of Budget Session

The Centre has convened an all-party meeting on Sunday ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament. The Budget Session will commence on Monday (July 22) and will conclude on August 12. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union budget in Parliament on July 23.

Jul 22, 2024

Back to Basics? NITI Aayog to bring agriculture on top priority now

The focus on agriculture could unlock significant economic growth and development, but also presents challenges that need to be addressed.

Jul 17, 2024

India's Union Budget 2024-25: Expectations Run High as Modi Government Prepares to Present its Vision

The Union Budget 2024-25, set to be presented on July 23, aims to outline India's economic roadmap towards becoming a developed nation by 2047. The budget is expected to ensure high economic growth, job creation, and measures to manage inflation.

Jul 12, 2024

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Search Results for: Nirmala Sitharaman

Cancer drugs -- Trastuzumab deruxtecan, Osimertinib and Durvalumab -- to get exemption from customs duty

Union Budget 2024: What becomes costlier now?

Assessments to be reopened beyond 3 years only if escaped income is more than Rs 50 lakh

Sensex trades flat ahead of Union Budget as investors keen on positive signs

Budget 24-25: FM all set to present her 7th Budget with major reforms

India made significant progress on climate action: Economic Survey

Monsoon Session of Parliament: A Confluence of Debate and Decision

Economic Survey 2023-24: Economy continues to expand, inflation largely under control

Retail inflation at 5.4 pc in FY24, lowest since pandemic: Economic Survey 2023-24

Economic Survey pegs India's GDP growth rate at 6.5-7 pc for 2024-25

Ayushman Bharat cards cross 34.7 crore; leads nation's healthcare tranformation

India's Educational Landscape: A Transformation in Progress

Centre convenes all-party meet today ahead of Budget Session

Back to Basics? NITI Aayog to bring agriculture on top priority now

India's Union Budget 2024-25: Expectations Run High as Modi Government Prepares to Present its Vision

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

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