Page 39 - Budget 2017

Early Budget to help kick-start projects from April 1: Sitharaman

Sitharaman says that government will gain complete one month before budget's implementation from April 1

FinMin invites suggestions for Budget 2017-18

People can submit suggestions either directly in the comments box or attach a PDF document

Public spending, salaries drive H1 fiscal deficit to 84% of Budget estimate

However, divestment revenue, spectrum sale, black money scheme could help achieve fiscal deficit target going forward

Budget 2017 might increase funds to fight climate change impact on farming

Studies show per-hectare productivity of rice in the country might go down by 4-10% in irrigated areas

Amfi wants tax benefits for retirement plans

Seeks Rs 50,000 deduction under Sec 80CCD of I-T Act, over & above Rs 1.5 lakh under Sec 80C

Budget session likely to begin on Jan 31, Budget to be presented on Feb 1

In a first, govt has decided to present Budget on Feb 1 instead of the last day of the month

Bihar govt to table 2nd supplementary budget of Rs 4,461 crore

For the current financial year in the state assembly

Is it time to end a 150-year-old tradition and move to a Jan-Dec financial year?

The central government adopted the April-March financial year in 1867 to align the Indian financial year with the British government