Bharat Express

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman tabled Economic Survey for 2024-25 in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, marking an important prelude to Union Budget 2025-26.

The Economic Survey, a key pre-budget document, will be presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at 12 PM on Friday.

A significant acceleration of reforms across various sectors in India is expected with a focus on creating a more efficient and modern legal and regulatory framework.

The Parliament's Budget Session for 2025 will begin on January 31 and run until April 4, with the session divided into two parts.

The Council will also decide whether the 5% GST on delivery charges by food delivery platforms will be applied retrospectively from 2022. Currently, delivery charges are exempt from GST, sparking debates over potential backdated payments.

The Centre has scheduled an all-party meeting on Sunday, November 24, at 11 a.m. in the Main Committee Room of the Parliament House Annexe.

Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Friday that India will likely see its per capita income rise by at least $2,000 over the next five years.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman has called on public sector banks to enhance their deposit growth rates to keep pace with rapid expansion in credit.

On Tuesday, the Lok Sabha's agenda will prominently feature a detailed discussion on the Union Budget as well as the Budget of Jammu and Kashmir.

Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey, projecting India's GDP growth rate at a robust 6.5-7% for the financial year 2024-25.