Manish Poswal, Author at DD India

February 1, 2025 2:52 PM

FM Sitharaman goes for big push to job-led inclusive growth in Budget 2025-26

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday presented the Budget 2025-26 in the Parliament with an aim at accelerating employment-led inclusive growth, propelled by investments in the agricultural and rural sector, MSMEs and exports while stickin...

February 1, 2025 2:01 PM

FM Sitharaman cuts fiscal deficit to 4.4 per cent of GDP

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday presented the Budget 2025-26 in Parliament which aims to give a big push to employment-led growth with its focus on the agricultural and rural sector, MSMEs, and exports, while sticking to the fiscal co...

February 1, 2025 1:17 PM

FM Sitharaman’s announcements for internet in govt schools, social security for gig workers

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a slew of initiatives for the poor and marginalised sections including the gig workers. Her blueprint for ‘Viksit Bharat’ includes a social security plan for gig workers and a major thrust on addressi...

February 1, 2025 12:44 PM

Tax booster for middle class: No income tax payable on income up to Rs 12 lakh

In a big boost to the Indian middle class, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that there will be no income tax payable for incomes up to Rs 12 lakh, and Rs 12.75 lakh for salaried taxpayers (including standard deduction). In t...

February 1, 2025 12:38 PM

Nirmala Sitharaman proposes Makhana Board in Budget 2025-26

In her Budget speech on Saturday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed the formation of a Makhana Board in Bihar, aimed at supporting the state's prominent Makhana (foxnut) industry. Known for its nutritional value, Makhana is widely produced...

February 1, 2025 1:23 PM

Centre to introduce new Income Tax Bill next week

In a major announcement, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday said the government will introduce a new Income Tax Bill next week. The new Income Tax Code will be announced next week, and the I-T Department will "trust first, scrutinise la...

February 1, 2025 12:17 PM

Union Budget 2025-26: 10,000 additional seats in medical colleges, daycare cancer centres

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced 10,000 additional seats in medical colleges as well as daycare cancer centres in all district hospitals. Presenting her eighth consecutive budget and the NDA government's second full Un...

February 1, 2025 12:01 PM

Make in India booster: National Manufacturing Mission to be launched

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced a National Manufacturing Mission to further boost the 'Make In India' initiative across industries, as the country becomes a bright spot on the global manufacturing map. Presenting the Union ...

February 1, 2025 11:35 AM

India world’s fastest growing economy on way to become Viksit Bharat: FM Sitharaman

India is the world's fastest-growing economy, and the government will ensure tremendous growth in coming years across the spectrum on the way to becoming "Viksit Bharat", Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. Presenting her eig...

January 31, 2025 5:27 PM

India must focus on domestic growth as globalisation slows, says Chief Economic Advisor

India's Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran said on Friday that the country will have to rely on domestic growth drivers as "the era of globalisation, faster and larger movement of trade and goods and services is behind us". Addressing a pr...