Page 7 - Latest Updates on Budget presentation
Customary 'Halwa Ceremony' kickstarts process of printing Budget documents
The second Budget of the Modi 2.0 government will be presented on February 1
 "Customary 'Halwa Ceremony' kickstarts process of printing Budget documents")
What action did Modi government take on promises in its 2019-20 budget?
Business Standard presents its action taken report (ATR) on key announcements in the FY20 Budget
 "What action did Modi government take on promises in its 2019-20 budget?")
Budget wishlist: Steel industry expects relief from taxes, logistic costs
Hopes are running high in the aluminium industry that the finance minister will finally end the inverted duty regime
 "Budget wishlist: Steel industry expects relief from taxes, logistic costs")
A Budget for expenditure
After the rollout of GST, budgets are not awaited with the same excitement as earlier by India Inc. But Budget 2020 will be different
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Budget 2020: Sitharaman's budget-making team short of two key officials
Budget for 2020-21 is keenly awaited for the expected second wave of structural reforms for pulling out the economy from its over six-year low growth of 4.5 per cent
 "Budget 2020: Sitharaman's budget-making team short of two key officials")
Govt may announce UPA-style bailout of stressed NBFCs in Budget 2020
Note suggests liquidity support, govt guarantee for securities issued by SPVs
 "Govt may announce UPA-style bailout of stressed NBFCs in Budget 2020")
Govt may enhance start-up fund to Rs 20,000 cr in Budget 2019: Sources
Even the Economic Survey which was presented on Thursday highligthed the importance of the segment
 "Govt may enhance start-up fund to Rs 20,000 cr in Budget 2019: Sources")
Have received representations for cut in customs duty on gold: Sitharaman
The country's gold imports dipped about 3 per cent in value terms to $32.8 billion during 2018-19, which is expected to keep a lid on the current account deficit
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Budget 2019: 7 ministries, depts yet to earmark funds for tribal schemes
The guidelines state that the 41 identified ministries and departments have to earmark at least 4.3% funds for DAPST
 "Budget 2019: 7 ministries, depts yet to earmark funds for tribal schemes")
Halwa ceremony kickstarts the process of printing Budget 2019 documents
As part of the ritual, 'halwa' is prepared in a big 'kadhai' (large frying pot) and served to the entire staff in the ministry
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Budget presentation: Jaitley has bumpy start but smooth sail later
Modi was seen repeatedly thumping the desk as Jaitley read out various provisions of the Budget
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Uncertainty on Budget presentation: Gangwar puts ball in Speaker's court
Hints at postponement chances following MP E Ahamed's death; but says speaker will decide
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Akhilesh writes to PM Modi, wants Budget presentation after polls
Centre has been asked not to announce any specific scheme for the five states going to polls
 "Akhilesh writes to PM Modi, wants Budget presentation after polls")
EC receives govt response on Budget presentation
Earlier, opposition asked to reschedule Budget after last polling day of UP elections i.e. March 8
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Cabinet to consider Budget presentation on Feb 1
Cabinet will also consider the proposal for doing away Plan and non-Plan expenditure
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Cabinet to take up early Budget presentation, merger today
Once approved, it will set in motion the process of the biggest overhaul in the budgeting process
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Cabinet call on Budget overhaul next week
The Modi government is likely to present the Union Budget in the last week of January or the first week of February
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Sonia asks Rahul to take front row seat for budget presentation
He had been among the backbenchers for some time, was asked to sit in the front row of the Opposition benches
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Budget presentation halted mid-way
Jaitley sought a 5 minute break; said he felt slightly unwell
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