Expert view: Don’t foresee significant policy changes; bullish on infra, financials, says Oberoi of Prudent Equity

Expert view: Don't foresee significant policy changes; bullish on infra, financials, says Oberoi of Prudent Equity

What are your expectations from the new government? Do you expect any major shift on the policy front? The focus should remain towards investment-led growth. We continue to remain bullish on the same themes. While I don’t foresee any significant policy changes, I think it’s wise to pay attention to the Budget and the discussions … Read more

Why Devina Mehra is bullish on silver

Why Devina Mehra is bullish on silver

“Even compared to gold, silver is beginning to look good. Unlike gold, silver also has some linkage to industrial demand. The US leading indicator on industrial production is also looking good. So, all this put together bodes well for silver,” she says. Barring some legacy stock holdings, about 90% of Mehra’s investments are channeled through … Read more

Budget 2024 Expectations Highlights: Here is what tourism, real estate, fintech, EV and other sectors demand from FM

Budget 2024 Expectations Highlights: Here is what tourism, real estate, fintech, EV and other sectors demand from FM

Budget 2024 Expectations Highlights: On February 1, 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the final Budget under the current Narendra Modi government. Given that this Budget is ahead of the Lok Sabha elections year, it is expected to be an Interim Budget or a Vote on Account. The key question looms: will … Read more

Interim Budget 2024: Date, time and where to watch FM Sitharaman’s speech live?

Interim Budget 2024: Date, time and where to watch FM Sitharaman's speech live?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to unveil the Interim Budget 2024 on February 1 at 11 am, setting the stage for the temporary financial plan until the new government takes over. With her sixth budget presentation – five annual, one interim, she will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with former PM Morarji Desai, etching her name in … Read more

‘Millennium’, ‘Dream’, ‘Once-in-a-Century’: Here are the most remarkable budgets in Indian history

‘Millennium’, ‘Dream’, ‘Once-in-a-Century’: Here are the most remarkable budgets in Indian history

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the interim budget at the parliament on February 1. There are less chances of some big announcements or major policy changes because of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Also Read: Budget 2024: These are the 6 key Budget promises delivered in recent past The full budget will be presented … Read more

Mint primer: Five numbers to help you unlock the Union budget

Mint primer: Five numbers to help you unlock the Union budget

NEW DELHI : Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents her sixth annual budget, albeit an interim one, today, likely furnishing a report card on the government’s performance in the past five years. Here are five key numbers to watch out for and cut through the economic jargon: Nominal GDP growth The budget could highlight how India … Read more

Budget 2024: Govt to withdraw outstanding disputed tax demand to de-clog recovery

Budget 2024: Govt to withdraw outstanding disputed tax demand to de-clog recovery

New Delhi: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced measures to withdraw outstanding disputed tax demands for specific periods, a move she said will benefit 10 million taxpayers by ending disputes going back decades. “In line with our government’s vision to improve ease of living and ease of doing business, I propose to withdraw … Read more

Budget 2024: Govt allocates ₹1,200 crore for North-east gas subsidy scheme

Budget 2024: Govt allocates ₹1,200 crore for North-east gas subsidy scheme

New Delhi: The government has allocated ₹1,200 crore for subsidizing the sale of natural gas under the administered price mechanism (APM) in North-eastern states for FY25. In the previous budget, the allocation was ₹1,633 crore for FY24, under the head of “other subsidy payable including for North Eastern Region”. In FY23, the allocation was ₹811 … Read more

Budget 2024: Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 scheme gets ₹21,200 crore

Budget 2024: Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 scheme gets ₹21,200 crore

New Delhi: The interim budget on Thursday provided a 3% boost to ₹21,200 crore, for the next financial year, for the women and child development ministry’s integrated Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 scheme. The scheme is targeted at tackling malnutrition challenges among children, adolescent girls, pregnant women and lactating mothers. “Various schemes for maternal and … Read more

Budget 2024: Tourism ministry allocates ₹3 cr for overseas campaign

Budget 2024: Tourism ministry allocates ₹3 cr for overseas campaign

Now, the bad news. The tourism ministry has set aside a mere ₹3 crore for overseas promotion of India for its ‘Incredible India’ campaign. The long-running, award-winning campaign—under the sub-head of overseas promotion and publicity and market development assistance—was left by the wayside this year, as the ministry shrank its allocation by 97% from last … Read more