Union budget

Budget 2016: Increased excise duty on jet fuel may lead to hike in airfares

The hike in excise duty on jet fuel has drawn criticism from industry experts and airlines.

Feb 29, 2016

Budget 2016: What India's automobile industry wishes for

Reduction in excise duty on large cars is major demand from the industry.

Feb 27, 2016

Budget 2016: Will Sensex gain on Budget day as it did last year?

The benchmark index has declined 21 percent since the presentation of last year's budget Feb. 28, 2015.

Feb 27, 2016

'Ki and Ka' actress Kareena Kapoor Khan to speak on Union Budget 2016

Kareena will speak on a few business news channels about what she hopes from the Budget.

Feb 27, 2016

Budget 2016-17: Where to watch live whether Arun Jaitley will raise tax exemption limit

The Economic Survey tabled Friday had recommended that the government not increase tax exemption limits.

Feb 27, 2016

Banking reforms underway: Arun Jaitley

The finance minister said that the state-run banks should be more professional.

Feb 14, 2016

RBI may cut repo rate by 25 bps in April: Nomura

Nomura said it would be important to watch what measures the government takes for fiscal consolidation in the budget.

Feb 10, 2016

GDP data to show economy racing, realities less rosy

A change made a year ago to the method GDP is calculated transformed India into one of the fastest growing economies.

Feb 8, 2016

Budget session starts from Feb. 23, Union Budget on Feb. 29

The Railway Budget will be presented on 25 February, followed by Economic Survey on Feb. 26.

Feb 4, 2016

Railways may tap sunshine sectors to boost freight revenue

At the same time, the railways is likely to explore road railers to ensure last mile connectivity.

Jan 24, 2016

PM Modi Delighted with Rail Budget 2015; Calls it Forward Looking and Passenger Centric

From now passengers can book tickets 120 days in advance instead of 60 days to avoid chaos.

Feb 26, 2015

Lok Sabha Approves Budget, Jaitley Answers Questions on Chinese Incursions

With the first stage of the Budget exercise completed, the Lok Sabha will now debate and pass the Finance Bill, which is expected before the end of this month.

Jul 19, 2014

Railway Budget Live Blog: Modi calls "Modern" Rail Budget a Growth Engine, Opposition Calls it 'Pro-rich'

The Modi government is set to present its first Railway Budget today in the Parliament, which is expected to pave the way for high-speed trains and private sector investment.

Jul 8, 2014

Budget Session Live: Before Railway Budget, Jaitley Blames Congress For Poor Condition of Railways, Defends Rail Fare Hike

Timely updates from the first day of the Budget Session (Live Updates)

Jul 7, 2014