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Budget 2017 is progressive which aims at holistic development: SAIL

Feb 02, 2017, at 01:11 am

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Steel Authority of India (SAIL) Chairman P K Singh on Wednesday hailed the Centre's general budget and said it aims at "holistic development."

Maruti Suzuki sells 144396 units in January

Feb 02, 2017, at 01:10 am

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Major car manufacturer Maruti Suzuki India Limited on Wednesday said it has sold a total of 144396 units in January 2017.

Jaitely increases 48% fund allocation for NE development

Feb 02, 2017, at 01:07 am

Guwahati, Feb 1 (IBNS) : Even not a single special project announced for the North East India in the Union Budget 2017-18, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitely increasing overall fund allocation to the region by 48% in his fourth budget against the previous budget.

Budget: Political Parties cannot receive donation above Rs. 2,000 in cash from one person

Feb 02, 2017, at 12:30 am

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitely while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament on Wednesday said that the political party can receive maximum donation up to Rs. 2,000 in cash from one person.

Business like budget; high on reforms, rural demand & infra: ASSOCHAM

Feb 02, 2017, at 12:24 am

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Apex industry body ASSOCHAM today congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley for giving a truly workman and business-like Budget, with a great focus on rural economy, small and medium enterprises, small income tax payers and importantly bringing reforms in political funding.

Budget: Allocation for welfare of SC, ST and Minorities to be enhanced

Feb 02, 2017, at 12:19 am

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament on Wednesday said that the Government is giving special importance to implementation of the Schemes for welfare of Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Minorities.

Budget: Mahila Shakti Kendra will be set-up at village level

Feb 01, 2017, at 11:54 pm

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament on Wednesday said that Mahila Shakti Kendra will be set-up at village level with an allocation of Rs. 500 crores in 14 lakh ICDS Anganwadi Centres.

The Union Budget 2017 -18 is an expected exercise in moderation: The Bengal Chamber

Feb 01, 2017, at 11:50 pm

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): The Bengal Chamber's on Wednesday welcomed the Union Budget presented by Finane Minister Arun Jaitley and called it an expected exercise in moderation.

Move of Railways to implement integrated transport solution with logistics players is a big leap, says FarEye

Feb 01, 2017, at 11:43 pm

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Kushal Nahata, CEO and Co-founder FarEye, Logistics Technology Solutions provider said the Railways’ plan to implement integrated transport solution said the move of Railways to implement integrated transport solution with logistics players is a big leap in providing visibility to large consumers of agricultural products.

Finance Minister reduces the tax rate from 10 to 5 per cent for individual income between Rs 2.5 to Rs 5 lakh

Feb 01, 2017, at 11:42 pm

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley reduced the rate of taxation from existing 10 per cent to 5 per cent for individual assesses between income of Rs 2.5 lakhs to Rs 5 lakhs.

Tata Motors sales at 46,349 in January 2017

Feb 01, 2017, at 11:36 pm

Kolkata/Mumbai, Feb 1 (IBNS): Tata Motors passenger and commercial vehicle total sales (including exports) in January 2017 were at 46,349 vehicles, a decline of 1% over 47,035 vehicles sold in January 2016.

Finance Minister announces measures for promoting affordable housing and real estate sector

Feb 01, 2017, at 11:25 pm

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Making the Scheme for profit-linked income tax exemption for promoters of affordable housing scheme announced last year more attractive, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley proposed a number of changes while presenting the General Budget 2016-17 in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

Budget: Allocation for welfare of women and children increased

Feb 01, 2017, at 11:11 pm

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): For the welfare of Women and Children under various schemes across all Ministries the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley in his budget speech on Wednesday said that the allocation has been increased from Rs 1,56,528 crores in BE 2016-17 to Rs 1,84,632 crores in 2017-18.

Etihad Aviation Group, Lufthansa Group extend cooperation

Feb 01, 2017, at 10:57 pm

Abu Dhabi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Etihad Aviation Group and Lufthansa German Airlines, part of Europe’s largest aviation group, today unveiled details of a new commercial partnership.

GST Council has finalised its recommendations on almost all the issues based on consensus, says FM in Budget Speech

Feb 01, 2017, at 10:49 pm

GST Council has finalised its recommendations on almost all the issues based on consensus, says FM in his Budget Speech

Mahindra Tractors sells 14,776 units in India during January 2017

Feb 01, 2017, at 10:28 pm

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IBNS): Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd.’s Farm Equipment Sector (FES), a part of the USD 17.8 billion Mahindra Group,on Wednesday announced its tractor sales numbers for January 2017.

Indian market ended higher on Wednesday, Union Budget 2017 futuristic says PM Modi

Feb 01, 2017, at 10:27 pm

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IBNS): The Indian market ended higher on Wednesday following the presentation of the Union Budget 2017 by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

“SWAYAM” Platform will be launched to leverage Information Technology

Feb 01, 2017, at 10:26 pm

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament on Wednesday said that the Government proposes to leverage information technology and launch SWAYAM Platform with at least 350 online courses.

Thomas Cook looking forward to Centre's plan to launch Incredible India 2.0

Feb 01, 2017, at 10:25 pm

Mumbai, Feb 1 (IBNS): Tour operator Thomas Cook has said the Union Budget presented by the Centre on Wednesday has very little to offer to the tourism industry.

Budget: Reforms will be undertaken in UGC

Feb 01, 2017, at 10:13 pm

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament today said that in higher education, the Government will undertake reforms in the UGC.

Budget:Innovative fund for secondary education to encourage local innovation

Feb 01, 2017, at 10:08 pm

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament today proposed to create innovative fund for secondary education for ensuring universal access, gender parity and quality improvement.

Budget 2017: Railways to focus on passenger safety, cleanliness and other reforms

Feb 01, 2017, at 10:07 pm

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, while presenting the Union Budget 2017 on Wednesday, which included the Railway Budget for the first time, has proposed among other things, to introduce a 'coach mitra' facility that will be a single window interface to register all coach-related complaints and requirements.

Budget: System of measuring Annual Learning Outcome will be introduced

Feb 01, 2017, at 10:06 pm

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament today proposed to introduce a system of measuring annual learning outcome in our schools.

Budget: Legislative reforms to be undertaken to Simplify, Rationalize and Amalgamate the existing Labour Laws

Feb 01, 2017, at 09:39 pm

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament on Wednesday said that the Government is keen on fostering a conducive labour environment wherein labour rights are protected and harmonious labour relations lead to higher productivity.

Budget: Action plan to eliminate Kala-Azar and Filariasis by 2017, Leprosy by 2018 and Measles by 2020

Feb 01, 2017, at 09:31 pm

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament on Wednesday said that the Government has prepared an action plan to eliminate Kala-Azar and Filariasis by 2017, Leprosy by 2018 and Measles by 2020.

Budget: Next phase of strive to be launched at a cost of Rs. 2200 crore

Feb 01, 2017, at 09:28 pm

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament on Wednesday said that the Government proposes to launch the next phase of Skill Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE) in the next financial year 2017-18.at a cost of Rs.2200 crore.

Union Budget clueless : Mamata Banerjee

Feb 01, 2017, at 09:26 pm

Kolkata, Feb 1 (IBNS) : Slamming the Union Budget, presented in Parliament on Wednesday, West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee said it is "clueless, useless and baseless".

Budget: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras to be extended to all over the country

Feb 01, 2017, at 09:23 pm

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament today said that the Government proposes to extend the number of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras from current 60 to cover more than 600 districts across the country.

Budget: Govt proposes to establish National Testing Agency

Feb 01, 2017, at 09:21 pm

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2017-18 in Parliament today said that the Government proposes to establish a National Testing Agency as an autonomous and self-sustained premier testing organization to conduct all entrance examinations for higher education institutions.

Rural, agriculture, allied sectors to get about Rs. 1,87000 crore in the Budget 2017-18 , 24 % higher than the previous year

Feb 01, 2017, at 09:20 pm

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Jaitley said that the pace of construction of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, (PMGSY) roads has accelerated to reach 133 km roads per day in 2016-17, as against an average of 73 km during the period 2011-2014.