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Budget 2025: The Union Budget 2025, set to be presented on February 1, 2025, is eagerly awaited as it comes at a pivotal time for the Indian economy. The budget is expected to focus on revitalizing economic growth, addressing inflation, and fostering an environment conducive to investment and innovation.

Key sectors such as infrastructure, healthcare, and education are anticipated to receive substantial allocations to boost overall development. The government is likely to introduce measures to enhance rural and agricultural development, aiming to uplift farmers' incomes and ensure food security.

Digital transformation will remain a priority, with potential new incentives for startups and advancements in technology adoption across various sectors. There is also an expectation of policies aimed at enhancing the ease of doing business, thereby attracting foreign investment and stimulating domestic entrepreneurship.

Tax reforms are another area of interest, with possible adjustments to personal and corporate tax structures to provide relief to the middle class and promote business growth. The government may also introduce policies to support green energy initiatives, reflecting a commitment to sustainable development and addressing climate change concerns.

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Building on this success, the PCMC will launch the 2026–27 edition of the initiative on August 15, inviting residents to once again decide how 10 per cent of property tax collections should be invested in their neighbourhoods, officials said.

After spending Rs 136 crore on residents’ proposals last year, Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation invites budget suggestions again

August 13, 2025 5:12 pm

The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation will launch the 2026–27 edition of its 'participatory budget’ initiative on Independence Day, inviting residents to decide how 10% of property tax collections should be invested in their neighbourhoods.

Top budget planner apps 2025: These Android apps can help you manage expenses and save money in the long run.

5 best free apps to track your expenses and manage money smarter

June 19, 2025 4:43 pm

Top budget planner apps 2025: If you are looking for an app that can help you manage your finances, set a spending budget and keep track of your assets, here are some of the best options on Android.

Trump 2026 budget blueprint: Deep cuts to social programmes, major boost to defence

May 02, 2025 11:14 pm

The budget, released Friday, includes a sweeping 7.6 per cent cut to discretionary domestic programmes but a 13 per cent increase in national security spending.

SGPC general secretary S S Mand presents annual budget; over Rs 1,000 crore allocated for maintenance of gurdwaras

March 28, 2025 5:05 pm

SGPC-run educational institutions are moving towards self-sufficiency, informed S S Mand.

Gujarat government proposes bovine breeding regulatory authority in Bill to be tabled in Assembly

March 26, 2025 9:36 pm

The activities that the authority is proposed to oversee include the use of breeding bulls for the production and distribution of semen, artificial insemination, and assisted reproductive technologies in bovines.

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Opposition slams: Budget for rich corporates, not common man

March 26, 2025 2:53 am

Cuts in Budget will adversely impact SC, ST, OBC , minorities: Venugopal

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Himachal govt continues to maintain pace of development despite fiscal constraints: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla

March 10, 2025 5:44 pm

Shiv Pratap Shukla addresses CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress regime in Himachal Pradesh as 'my government' for 33 times during his speech on the first day of the Budget session.

Congress five guarantees top Siddaramaiah Budget, increase in funds for minorities gets BJP attention

March 10, 2025 1:40 pm

As BJP slams the 'halal Budget', CM says literacy rate among minorities is the lowest and hence money needed to be given for their welfare and education

Karnataka Budget: BJP, JD(S) slam Siddaramaiah over ‘appeasement’, claim state government ignored ‘majority’

March 07, 2025 10:52 pm

The NDA partners also came down hard on the ‘increasing debt burden’ of the Karnataka government.

Karnataka Budget: CM Siddaramaiah tightens screws on multiplexes, moves to cap movie tickets at Rs 200

March 07, 2025 8:42 pm

CM Siddaramaiah also said that an OTT platform will be created to promote Kannada movies.

BUDGET PHOTOS

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Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s 6th Budget in a row, months ahead of Lok Sabha polls

February 01, 2024 10:36 am

Union Budget 2024 (Interim) in PHOTOS: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the interim Budget today, months ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

Arun Jaitley heading to present Union Budget 2018-19

Arun Jaitley presents Union Budget 2018-19

February 01, 2018 4:12 pm

This is the last full Budget of the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi before the country goes to polls in 2019.

Stormy start to Budget Session as govt introduces land bill

February 24, 2015 5:20 pm

Government introduces land acquisition bill in Lok Sabha, opposition stages walk-out.

Budget 2014: What it means for common man

July 11, 2014 5:03 pm

53.7% 403 of 750 families in Katra Sadatganj have no access to toilets and defecate in the open, according to NGO Sulabh International’s UP head Avinash Kumar.