Bharat Express

Finance Minister

The government launched the Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs on Monday, aimed at supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across India.

This year’s budget focuses on empowering citizens, a growing number of Indians will likely secure health insurance and gain access to better healthcare services.

Nirmala Sitharaman affirmed India’s openness to private investment in all sectors during a discussion with CSIS President John J Hamre.

FM Sitharaman praised the rise in credit-driven consumption in smaller cities, calling it a revolutionary shift from the success of the PMJDY.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged banks to boost public deposits and support lending for Budget 2024-25 initiatives.

In Budget 2024, the Government provided relief to salaried and middle-class individuals under the new tax regime. However, there is no change in the old tax regime

Union Budget, presented yesterday, has announced additional allocation for National Health Mission(NHM). The budget also has proposed digital public infrastructure at population level. 

The budget embodies the spirit of Antyodaya, limitless potential for development, and a new vision of innovation, says Yogi Adityanath

With reduction in custom duty on cancer drug and mobile phones, their prices are estimated to contract considerably. The three drugs to see reduction on custom duty are Trastuzumab deruxtecan, Osimertinib and Durvalumab.

Finance Minister Sitharaman has announced a comprehensive review of the Income Tax Act of 1961 as part of the Budget proposals for 2024-25.