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Riding on optimism, promising the riches

India, Feb. 1 -- Optimism seems to be the key sentiment driving the FY26 Union Budget. This is reflected in the finance minister's (FM) assumption of 10.1% nominal gross domestic product (GDP) growth ... Read More


A high-class budget for middle-class India

India, Feb. 1 -- Listening to the reactions of people to the FY26 Union Budget, it seemed as if Diwali had come early this year. The reason for the smiles and the palpable relief was the huge leap of ... Read More


All about the Kisan Credit Card scheme announced in Budget 2025

India, Feb. 1 -- The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme was introduced to provide adequate and timely credit to farmers for their agricultural operations. It comes with an interest subvention of 2% and P... Read More


A highwire walk that must balance between economic growth and people's welfare needs

India, Feb. 1 -- As India approaches the close of FY24-25, the economy finds itself at a crossroads. The National Statistics Office (NSO) projected a GDP growth rate of 6.4%, the slowest expansion in ... Read More


A budget that ticks all boxes

India, Feb. 1 -- The Narendra Modi-led government unveiled the most middle class-friendly budget it has ever presented on Saturday, announcing a rebate that will mean people who earn up to Rs.12 lakh ... Read More


Odisha Minister hails Union Budget 2025 for supporting middle class, vision of Viksit Bharat

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Mukesh Mahaling, the Minister for Health and Family Welfare of Odisha, on Saturday expressed gratitude to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Prime Minister Narendra Modi an... Read More


Delhi Police Southern Range sets records in arrests, seizures during MCC enforcement for assembly elections

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Delhi Police's Southern Range claimed to have broken previous records in registration of cases and arrests during the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) for the 2025 a... Read More


Transformative reforms will strengthen India's journey towards Viksit Bharat: Industry experts

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2025-26 has been hailed as a transformative step towards realizing the vision of 'Viksit Bharat,' with a strong focus on the middle class, MSMEs (Micro, Small and... Read More


Budget 2025: Airlines welcome UDAN network expansion, aviation infra plans

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Airline operators have hailed the Union Budget 2025-26, with the government putting an additional thrust on the ever-growing domestic civil aviation sector. Inspired by the succe... Read More


India's Real GDP And GVA Growth Estimated At 6.4 Per Cent In FY 25: Economic Survey

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Economic Survey 2024-25 in the Parliament today. The highlights of the survey are as follows;... Read More