Budget 2024: A recap of Interim Budget; here’s a look at sector-wise allocations

Budget 2024: A recap of Interim Budget; here’s a look at sector-wise allocations

Budget 2024: On February 1, 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Interim Budget, outlining a comprehensive financial plan ahead of the general elections 2024. The budget proposed a total expenditure of ₹47.65 trillion for FY 2024-25, marking a 6% increase over the revised estimate for FY 2023-24. The Interim Budget projected total receipts at … Read more

Farmers, MSMEs urge finance minister for higher allocations for flagship schemes

Farmers, MSMEs urge finance minister for higher allocations for flagship schemes

In a meeting with Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday as part of consultations ahead of the annual budget for 2024-25, they also urged higher allocations to strengthen the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), a government export trade promotion body. The upcoming full-year budget is expected to be presented in … Read more