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FM Sitharaman announces Rs 2.87 trn outlay for Jal Jeevan mission in Budget
The government on Monday announced the Jal Jeevan mission with an outlay of Rs 2.87 trillion for 4,378 urban local bodies
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Rs 35,000 cr budgeted for Covid-19 vaccination expenditure in FY22: FM
The Budget outlay for health and well being is Rs 2.23 lakh crore in 2021-22 as against BE of Rs 94,452 crore and marks an increase of 137 per cent, says Nirmala Sitharaman
 "Rs 35,000 cr budgeted for Covid-19 vaccination expenditure in FY22: FM")
FM announces voluntary vehicle scrapping policy to phase out old vehicles
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday announced the much-awaited voluntary vehicle scrapping policy to phase out old and polluting vehicles
Aatmanirbhar packages totalling Rs 27 trn sped up structural reforms: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government's Aatmanirbhar packages totalling Rs 27.1 trillion to deal with the pandemic, accelerated the pace of structural reforms
 "Aatmanirbhar packages totalling Rs 27 trn sped up structural reforms: FM")
FM Nirmala Sitharaman commences Budget presentation for 2021-22
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman commenced presentation of the Budget for 2021-22 in the Lok Sabha that is expected to provide relief to the pandemic-hit common man
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'Made in India' tablet replaces 'bahi-khata' as Budget 2021 goes digital
In a significant change amid digitalisation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman this year unveiled a 'Made in India' tablet replacing the traditional briefcase before presenting Budget 2021
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Union Cabinet meeting underway ahead of budget 2021-22 presentation
A Union Cabinet meeting is underway ahead of the presentation of Budget 2021-22 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Parliament on Monday
Union budget must benefit those affected by Covid-19, says TRS leader
TRS Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Kavitha Kalvakuntla on Monday said that the budget must benefit those who have been most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns.
 "Union budget must benefit those affected by Covid-19, says TRS leader")
FM Sitharaman reaches Parliament for Union Budget 2021-22 presentation
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reached the Parliament where she is scheduled to present Union budget 2021-22
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Nirmala Sitharaman leaves for Parliament to present Budget 2021
As all eyes across the country are set to witness the Budget 2021 to be presented in Parliament very soon, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday moved for the House
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Nirmala Sitharaman dons red saree for 2021-22 budget presentation
For her third budget presentation, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman kept her look simple, donning a crisp red-coloured saree with off-white detailing and gold border.
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Sensex, Nifty open higher ahead of Budget presentation at 11 am today
The BSE benchmark Sensex surged over 443 points and the NSE Nifty advanced 115 points in opening trade on Monday, ahead of the Union Budget 2021-22 presentation in Parliament
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Budget 2021: Nirmala Sitharaman replaces Swadeshi 'bahi khata' with tablet
With the Union Budget 2021 set to be delivered in paperless form for the first time, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman replaced the Swadeshi 'bahi khata' and switched to a tablet
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Union Budget 2021: Nirmala Sitharaman reaches Ministry of Finance
MoS Finance and Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur has also arrived at the Ministry of Finance
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Market Ahead, Feb 1: Top factors that could guide markets this week
Contrary to global market mood, benchmark indices look set to open the week on a firm note ahead of the Union Budget and auto sales figures
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GDP to fiscal deficit: Key numbers investors must watch in Budget 2021
While the success of the budget depends on how effectively India is able to contain rising infections through vaccine drives in the nation of more than 1.3 bn people, here are 5 key numbers to watch
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman to present Union Budget 2021 at 11 am today
All eyes are fixed on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as she is set to present Union Budget 2021-22 in Parliament, at a time when India is recovering from the Covid-19 crisis
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Budget 2021 aims to revive economy despite limited fiscal headroom
The government is likely to hike import duties on a number of high-end goods in a bid to raise more than 210 billion rupees in revenue
 "Budget 2021 aims to revive economy despite limited fiscal headroom")
At record Rs 1.19 trn, GST collections give FM confidence ahead of Budget
Since the collections were till 6 pm on January 31, some more money is expected to come into the government coffers for the month
 "At record Rs 1.19 trn, GST collections give FM confidence ahead of Budget")
Statsguru: Economic Survey sets the tone for most awaited Union Budget
The Survey batted for a bold fiscal expansion to make the economic recovery more broad-based
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