The 'Halwa' ceremony, held in New Delhi on July 16, marks a significant tradition before the Union Budget 2024-25 preparation concludes. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and MoS for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary were present as the Finance Minister stirred and distributed Halwa to ministry officials. This ceremony symbolizes the beginning of the 'lock-in' period, where officials involved in budget preparation remain secluded until the budget presentation on July 23, 2024. It's a ritual that signifies confidentiality and dedication in the final stages of budget formulation, ensuring that the process remains secretive until the budget is officially presented to the public. Watch video.
17 July,2024 11:53 AM IST
On 27th of February, at 2 pm, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar presented the interim budget for the state for the financial year 2024-25.On day 1 of the budget session of the state assembly, the government had tabled supplementary demands worth Rs 8,609 crore, including Rs 1,438.78 crore for the repayment of outstanding loans related to Mumbai, Nagpur and Pune metros. Pawar had tabled the supplementary demands after the council.The government had tabled supplementary demands worth Rs 55, 520.77 crore in the winter session last year. Let's take a look at the key highlights of Maharashtra budget 2024. Watch video.
27 February,2024 05:45 PM IST
Interim Budget 2024 was presented today by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the year 2024-25. Her budget speech lasted 56 minutes, her shortest ever. While BJP leaders lauded the budget for its host of measures focusing on realising the resolve of a developed India, the opposition termed it hollow. Indian stock indices took a rollercoaster ride and settled marginally in the red, the day the central government presented its interim Budget for 2024-25. But what were the key highlights from the budget and how does it impact the economy? From Taxation, Agriculture, Energy to Tourism and Infrastructure, here are key budget highlights that you need to know.Also Read: Budget 2024 evokes mixed reactions from hospitality, healthcare and AI sectors
07 February,2024 02:27 PM IST
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 01 said the concept of social justice was used as a political slogan in the previous governments, however, today the BJP-led Central government has adopted the idea of social justice into its governance adding that the policies of the Centre has brought "secularism into action, reduced corruption, and prevented nepotism". "This is secularism in action, reduces corruption, prevents nepotism," Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said while presenting the Interim Budget 2024 in Lok Sabha. "Social Justice was largely a political slogan. For our government, social justice is an effective and necessary governance model !! The saturation approach of covering all eligible people is the true and comprehensive achievement of social justice," Nirmala Sitharaman added.
02 February,2024 11:02 AM IST | MumbaiADVERTISEMENT
