Nirmala Sitharaman presents first Union Budget of Modi 2.0, sets 5 trillion economy goal

New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday presented the first full Union Budget of the second Narendra Modi government and aimed to achieve a five trillion economy goal.

Jaitley reiterates elimination of cryptocurrencies but says govt will explore blockchain technology

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): While presenting the Union Budget 2018-19 on Thursday, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said that the government will take all steps to eliminate use of cryptocurrencies, which are being used to fund illegitimate transactions.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley begins presenting Union Budget 2018

New Delhi, Feb  1 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley at around 11 am began presenting the Union Budget on Thursday.

Jaitley begins Budget 2017 Speech, says demonetisation will improve GDP

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IBNS): Indian Finance Minister Arun Jaitley began presenting the Union Budget 2017 at 11 am on Wednesday batting for the demonetisation policy of PM Modi after initial confusion on whether the budget would be postponed owing to the death of a lawmaker.