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Rs 10 coins (Photo: PTI)

Budget 2019: Govt to soon put in circulation new series coins of up to...

These new coins will be made available for public use shortly, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

5 July 2019 2:20 PM IST

As the downward spiral of the rupee continues, its effect will be felt in the government not being able to hold the fiscal deficit, inflation in oil and other imports, the fall of investments made in the stock market and the increased cost to companies in repaying foreign loans.

Budget 2019: Govt lower fiscal deficit target to 3.3 per cent for FY20

The fiscal deficit this year is 3.3 per cent brought down from 3.4 per cent.

5 July 2019 2:12 PM IST

The government may shortly include Aadhaar card as a valid document for filing income tax returns. (Photo: PTI/File)

Budget 2019-20: Those without PAN can now file returns using Aadhaar

On Thursday, the Lok Sabha passed by voice vote the Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019.

5 July 2019 2:02 PM IST

A reduction in MCLR helps all new borrowers get the benefit of lower interest rates for all kinds of loans. (Representational image)

Additional tax deduction of Rs 1.50 lakh on interest on home loans...

Government will also provide income tax deduction of Rs 1.5 lakh on interest paid on loans for purchase of electric...

5 July 2019 1:38 PM IST

Mauritius is compliant with all OECD norms, including the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes.

Budget 2019: Firms with turnover of Rs 400 cr to pay lower 25 pc...

Only 0.7 per cent of the companies will now remain outside the 25 per cent corporate tax bracket, says Sitharaman.

5 July 2019 1:26 PM IST

The agenda going forward is clear: The banks have to regain the confidence of investors so that they can raise funds from the capital markets and not be dependent on government. (Representational image)

Budget2019: Sitharaman earmarks Rs 70,000 crore for public sector...

Public sector banks will use technology for enabling the customer of one PSB to access service across all PSBs as well.

5 July 2019 1:12 PM IST

Traders warn that there could be a shortage of essential commodities like milk, vegetables and medicines from Monday.

Budget 2019: Pension benefit to be extended to around 3 cr retail...

Rs 350 crore allocated for 2 per cent interest subvention for all GST-registered MSMEs on fresh or incremental loans.

5 July 2019 1:07 PM IST

The Indian rupee is totally correlated to the crude prices and as long as the crude remains above $70, the rupee will hold weak.

Budget 2019: NPAs worth Rs 4 lakh crore recovered in past four years

Government-owned and private banks besides non-banking financial companies have been saddled with huge NPAs.

5 July 2019 12:59 PM IST

The government is considering converting GST Network- which is handling the IT infrastructure of the new indirect tax regime - into a state-owned company, an official source said.

Budget 2019: FM announces 2 pc interest subvention for GST-registered...

Sitharaman proposed the setting up of a payments platform for MSMEs for payment of bills.

5 July 2019 12:53 PM IST

Unless there is a complete change of mindset, that we accept we are predominantly an agriculture based nation, and always have been, the malaise will continue.

Budget 2019: Government will invest widely in agri infrastructure:...

Every rural family, except those unwilling to take connection, will have electricity and LPG connection by 2022, said...

5 July 2019 12:52 PM IST

D-Links DWR-2010 is a 5G NR Enhanced Gateway that provides 5G internet connectivity through an 802.11ac/n wireless network.

Budget 2019: Internet connectivity under BharatNet to be fast-tracked,...

The government aims to connect all 2.5 lakh village panchayats with high speed broadband by March 2020.

5 July 2019 12:47 PM IST

The ministry of union housing and urban poverty alleviation has appealed the general public to not pay any money to any private company or individual for registering in order to buy affordable homes under PMAY.

Budget 2019: 1.95 cr houses to be provided in second phase of...

Government keeps Gaon, Garib, and Kisan at the centre of everything we do, of every programme by 2022, says Sitharaman.

5 July 2019 12:43 PM IST