union budget 2017
Govt hikes funds for women and children by 27 per cent
An allocation of Rs 22,095 crore has been made for the ministry of WCD.
Union Budget 2017: Arun Jaitley rolls out slew of education reforms
Access to SWAYAM would be widened by linkage with DTH channels, dedicated to education, says Arun Jaitley.
Union Budget 2017: No mega deals for start-ups this year
Start-ups require government initiatives to create conducive environment rather than tax holidays, experts opined.
Union Budget 2017: Fiscal deficit target on track
Arun Jaitley now targets 3 per cent fiscal deficit in 2018-19.
Union Budget 2017: No loan waiver, farmers upset
Allocation for new crop insurance scheme has been increased to Rs 13,240 crore from budgeted Rs 5,500 crore.
Union Budget 2017: Govt intensifies black money war
Limiting cash transactions to Rs 3 lakh is in line with the recommendations of a Special Investigation Team set up on black money.
Union Budget 2017: SMEs get major tax relief
This will be applicable to all firms with annual turnovers upto Rs 50 crore.
DMRC: New policy to enable easier funding
he new policy is likely to focus more on innovative models for the Metro network by introducing standardised and indigenous hardware.
Joint Budget to keep Railways out of politics
Suresh Prabhu said the Budget was growth oriented for the Railways with a capital investment of Rs 1.31 lakh crore for the next fiscal year.
Union Budget 2017: BJP eyes key vote banks ahead of elections
In UP’s multi-corner contest, a major battle is raging to capture the dalit vote bank.