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Union Budget 2022: Umbrellas to be costlier, diamonds cheaper

Keeping with the government's Atmanirbhar Bharat plank, FM Sitharaman increased Customs duties on a host of items, such as umbrellas, parts of wearable devices, and electronic smart meters

The future is not tense: It was a unique Budget in many ways

The Union Budget 2022 was another decisive step towards reforms and inclusive development

Union Budget 2022: No tax break but important aspects addressed

NPS is the only scheme without any rupee value limit (the limit is a percentage of salary and not a specific rupee value) on the deduction

Union Budget 2022: Non-tax revenues to see a 14% decline in FY23

The Reason: Fall in contribution from telcos and lower dividend from RBI

A Budget that lays the foundation for the next 25 years

A major enabler of the recovery has been increased capital expenditure by the government, which is imparting confidence to the private investors as well

FM Sitharaman gives Rs 13,700 crore for Department of Space

As India prepares for its maiden human spaceflight, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman allocated Rs 13,700 crore to the Department of Space in the Union Budget.

Union Budget 2022 is a very positive and growth-oriented

The fiscal deficit for FY23 has been projected at 6.4 per cent of GDP - a consolidation - but in absolute terms, the deficit is higher than FY22.

Budget: PM's Gati Shakti gives major boost to Railways, says R Sivadasan

With 59 days to go for fiscal year-end, its traffic guys are poised to create an incredible annual incremental loading record of more than 190 MT

Budget 2022: Centre's move to ramp up state finances tight-fisted

Devolution to grow 13% to Rs 8.1 trn in FY23. Power reforms to allow borrowing up to 4% of GSDP in addition to Rs 1 trn capex loans. But funding for centrally-sponsored schemes stagnates

Climate action takes centre stage in Union Budget: More Intent, Less Money

Budget falls short of making significant budgetary allocation to key sectors of energy efficiency, sustainability and clean tech

Actor Richa Chadha's take on best, worst things in Union Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2022-23 on Tuesday

Budget 2022: Growth vaccine for revival, says Centrum Group's Jaspal Bindra

The Budget maintained a fine balance between boosting job creation, supporting start-ups, sunrise and core industries, MSMEs and rural development

Union Budget 2022-2023: A strong and promising message

While retail inflation is for the moment within the Reserve Bank of India's target Range, the risk of a burst of inflation cannot be ignored

Union Budget 2022: Reaffirmation of tax stability, inclusive growth

The Finance Minister hit the right chord by presenting a Budget that focuses on growth for tomorrow's India

Union Budget 2022: Roads get lion's share of allocation in FY23

Investments in NHAI were more than doubled to Rs 1.34 trillion, against Rs 65,060 crore in the revised estimate for FY22

FM Sitharaman's fourth Budget: Boost to credit for digital infra

Sitharaman has given infrastructure status to data centre and energy storage system, a move that will facilitate credit availability for digital infrastructure

Consumption theme could underperform as Budget 2022 goes big on infra

Higher inflation and cost of capital remain key worries amid expansion

Union Budget proposals to boost growth and generate jobs, say experts

The Budget proposals on capital expenditure, MSME sector, and digital banking will boost growth and promote job creation, say experts

Old 'jumlas' and attack on subsidies: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Union Budget

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed the Union Budget, saying it was nothing but old "jumlas (rhetoric)" and an "attack on subsidies".

Rahul does not understand maths, finds sum of everything zero: Piyush Goyal

Goyal's remarks came against the backdrop of Rahul Gandhi's calling the Union Budget 2022-23 a zero-sum budget