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Over Rs 40,600 cr sanctioned to over 1,80,630 accounts in 7 yrs under grassroots entrepreneurship scheme: FM Sitharaman

New Delhi/IBNS: The government has sanctioned over Rs 40,600 cr in the last seven years under Stand-Up India (SUPI) Scheme aimed at promoting entrepreneurship at the grassroots level focusing on economic empowerment and job creation.

ADB president Masatsugu Asakawa meets PM Modi, proposes $25 billion for India's development projects

New Delhi/IBNS: Asian Development Bank President Masatsugu Asakawa on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and conveyed ADB's intention to provide $20-25 billion resources over five years to advance India's aspirations for fast, inclusive, and green growth.

Centre will clear entire GST compensation dues: Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi/IBNS: The government will clear the GST compensation, including the entire pending balance of Rs 16,982 crore for June 2022 due as of Saturday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said.

FM Sitharaman says LIC, SBI exposure to Adani Group within permissible limits: Report

Mumbai: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Friday said the exposure of big lenders such as LIC and State Bank of India (SBI) to the crisis-hit Adani Group is well within the permissible limits as stated by these lenders, according to media reports.

Union Budget 2023-24: Gems and jewellery industry unhappy over 10 pc import duty on gold

New Delhi/IBNS: The gems and jewellery industry expressed disappointment over the Union Budget 2023-24 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday (Feb 1), saying that it failed to address the industry’s core concerns.

Union Budget: Nirmala Sitharaman announces Rs.9000 crore for revamped credit-guarantee scheme to MSMEs

New Delhi: While presenting the Union Budget 2023-24 in Parliament here on Wednesday, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to continue the financial sector reforms and innovative use of technology which have led to financial inclusion at scale, better and faster service delivery, ease of access to credit and participation in financial markets.

Coastal shipping to be promoted through PPP mode with viability gap funding, says Nirmala Sitharaman in Budget speech

New Delhi: India is moving forward firmly for the ‘panchamrit’ and net-zero carbon emission by 2070 to usher in green industrial and economic transition, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tells in her Budget speech on Wednesday.

Union Budget: Highest ever capital outlay of Rs. 2.40 lakh crore announced for Indian Railways

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her Union Budget speech that a capital outlay of  Rs. 2.40 lakh crore has been provided for the Railways.

Mission Karamyogi providing learning opportunities to govt employees: Nirmala Sitharam in Union Budget speech

New Delhi: While enunciating the government’s vision of providing a transparent and accountable administration which works for the betterment and welfare of the common citizen, the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, presented the Union Budget 2023-24 in Parliament on Wednesday.

NEP formulated to empower youth: Nirmala Sitharaman tells in her Union Budget speech

New Delhi: To empower our youth and help the ‘Amrit Peedhi’ realize their dreams, we have formulated the National Education Policy, focused on skilling, adopted economic policies that facilitate job creation at scale, and have supported business opportunities, said Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union budget 2023-2024 in Parliament here on Wednesday.

Union Budget: Teacher's training to be revamped 

New Delhi: The Government's philosophy of Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas has facilitated inclusive development, said the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget 2023-24 in Parliament on Wednesday.

Union Budget: Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Program to be launched with an outlay of Rs. 2,200 crore

New Delhi: An Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Program will be launched with an outlay of Rs. 2,200 crore to boost availability of disease-free, quality planting material for high value horticultural crops, the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman said while presenting the Union Budget 2022-23 in Parliament on Wednesday. 

Union Budget 2023: In polls-bound India, FM Sitharaman announces big relief to taxpayers, ramps up capital spending

New Delhi/IBNS: Ahead of the 2024 general elections in India and polls in key states this year itself, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday presented the annual budget offering a big relief to the taxpayers while emphasizing on job creations and ramping up capital spending.

Nirmala Sitharaman to present Union Budget today

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Budget on Wednesday, the last full-year major presentation ahead of the Lok Sabha Polls in 2024.

73% consumers expect reduction in prices of essential items in Budget 2023: Survey

Mumbai/IBNS: Reduction in the price of essentials is the biggest expectation from the 2023 budget, according to a pre-budget survey conducted by Consumer data intelligence company Axis My India.