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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 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 11:16 AM

Union Cabinet approves Union Budget 2025-26

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 on Saturday, just ahead of its presentation in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Before the crucial meeting, senior le...

Last updated on: 4th October 2026

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