Page 37 - Budget 2017

Apr-Oct fiscal deficit at 79% of budget estimates

The deficit at this point of time had stood at 74 per cent in the previous financial year

Budget to focus on higher spending to boost economy: Arun Jaitley

The government is likely to advance the date of budget presentation for 2017-18 to February 1 next year

Economists pitch for 'out-of-box' Budget

Economists suggested that provisions should be made in the Budget to ensure that generation of black money is curbed

Budget overhaul, advancement of session on Cabinet agenda

Early presentation of Budget will ensure that all legislative works are completed before the beginning of the new fiscal

Cabinet approves merging of Rail budget with Union Budget

The decision would lead to presentation of a single Appropriation Bill

If FinMin wants advance data in Jan, we will give it: T C A Anant

Interview with Chief statistician, CSO

Railways to maintain distinct identity: Suresh Prabhu

However, salary will remain the responsibility of the national transporter as there will be no change in the existing practice

Nitish Kumar flays decision to scrap separate Rail budget

Based on my personal experience as Railway minister I can say the decision will have no benefit, said Kumar

Cong questions Railway Budget merger, seeks better services

Party also seeks clarification on surge pricing in select trains, says Centre failed to meet freight growth target

Progress must be made to corporatise railways: Rakesh Mohan

Interview with Senior Fellow, Jackson Institute for Global Affairs & Distinguished Fellow, Brookings India

The merger is like a divorce, property needs to be separated: Bibek Debroy

Interview with Member, NITI Aayog

Railway employees back Budget merger

The idea of merger with the Union Budget was first mooted by NITI Aayog member Bibek Debroy, dumping a 92-year-old colonial tradition

Budget should focus on fiscal consolidation: Expert

Professor of Economics in Harvard University Gita Gopinath wished that the Budget should not bring surprises on taxes

Merger of railway and general Budget will lead to red tapism: Congress

Mallikarjun Kharge also said that it will hit development of the railway network

Budget merger aimed at privatising railways: CPI-M

CPI-M also said in a statement that the unilateral step was taken without discussion in the Parliament

Last Railway Budget: Promise vs performance

The railways is expecting a revenue of Rs 1,84,820 cr during the current financial year (FY17), which officials claim will be achieved this year

Finance Ministry keen to present budget on February 2 or earlier

According to the practice, the general budget is unveiled in Lok Sabha on the last working day of February

Finance ministry doubts efficacy of a 'bad bank'

A key official argued that constitution of a new institution to deal with stressed assets would only delay the resolution of bad loans

To merge Railway budget with Union budget will help: MoS for Railways

The responsibility of fund raising will be with the centre after the merger

Govt starts biggest ever overhaul of Budget

The 2017-18 Union Budget is likely to be read on the last day of January, instead of the last day of February