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Rajasthan: Agricultural universities revising courses in tune with FM announcement

JAIPUR: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Budget speech has urged states to revise the syllabus of agricultural universities by including zero budgeting, organic farming and modern farming components. The state, which has five agricultural universities in Jaipur, Bikaner, Kota, Jodhpur and Udaipur, have started revising the curriculum.

The Times of India

Finance minister lifts cap off capex, signals digit-all drive, skips populism amid polls

NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday unveiled a Budget that sought to keep the momentum of economic recovery going with a 35% increase in government spending on asset creation. The Budget, which left income tax rates and slabs unchanged and was bereft of populist promises despite coming ahead…

The Times of India

Big on hopes, short on ideas: On Union Budget 2022-23

The Budget aims to focus on infrastructure and connectivity, but lacks growth-invigorating proposals

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Budget 2022 will strengthen gem and jewellery sector, says industry

The gems and jewellery industry on Tuesday welcomed the Union Budget for the year, suggesting it'll facilitate their business. Presenting the Budget for 2022-23 in the Lok Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the government will facilitate export of jewellery through e-commerce for which it will implement a “simplified…

The Times of India

Union Budget 2022: Explained in charts

NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented a budget worth Rs 39.45 lakh crore with massive push to infrastructure spending.

The Times of India

Union budget focuses on the welfare of every section, says Haryana chief minister

CHANDIGARH: Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar said that the budget for the year 2022-23 presented by the Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman is focused on digitalization and infrastructure.

The Times of India

Union Budget 2022 | Medium Wave

Finance Minister bets on public capital spending to help revive private investments and boost job creation

The Hindu

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Budget 2022: Why the budget speech makes for a bad WhatsApp forward

During the months of February and March, assembly elections are scheduled in five states. Despite this, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman made a very thanda – for the lack of a better word – budget speech. This wasn’t expected. Political experts and Delhi journalists were expecting her to make a very…

Newslaundry

India unveils higher spending but no direct measures for the poor

The annual budget was focused on big-ticket infrastructure spending but lacked measures to spur consumption.

Al Jazeera

Watch | Highlights of Union Budget 2022-23

A video on the highlights from the Budget Speech 2022-23 of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

The Hindu

Union budget is full of opportunities for higher growth, more investment and jobs: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the Union Budget 2022-23 presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is full of new possibilities for "'more infrastructure, more investment, more growth and more jobs".

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Union Budget 2022: Key takeaways for farmers, women and youth

NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman made special references to farmers, women and youth in her budget speech on Tuesday. The three sections of society hold significance in the current scenario because of the politics surrounding them in the run-up to the upcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh (UP),…

The Times of India

Budget 2022 | PM Gati Shakti a transformative approach for economic growth, sustainable development, says FM Sitharaman

She added that the scope of the PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan will encompass seven engines for economic transformation, seamless multi-modal connectivity and logistics efficiency.

The Hindu

India budget leans on infrastructure to spur economic growth

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has included hefty spending on infrastructure projects in its annual budget, looking to spur growth and improve its popularity just ahead of key state elections

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Union Budget 2022 highlights | Sharp hike in capital expenditure; no changes in Income Tax

Here are sector-wise highlights of the 2022 Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

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No change in personal income tax rates in Budget

Belying expectations, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman did not tinker with the personal income tax rates in the Budget for 2022-23.

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India introduces 'crypto tax' of 30 per cent

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Tuesday that income from digital asset transfers will be taxed at a rate of 30 per cent. This move is seen as 'crypto tax'.

The Times of India

30% tax on income from digital assets: All you need to know

NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman finally shed light on tax liabilities for virtual assets like cryptocurrencies and said that income from any digital asset will be taxed at 30 percent.

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Union Budget 2022 | Digital university to be set up to provide education: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Educational TV scheme expanded from 12 to 200 channels

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RBI to issue digital rupee using blockchain in FY 22-23: Sitharaman

To boost the Indian economy, the Reserved Bank of India (RBI) will be issuing a digital rupee using blockchain and other technologies in the Financial Year 2022-23, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Parliament on Tuesday.

Dynamite News

Budget Session: Here are the key highlights of the Budget 2022-23

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget for the year 2022-23 in parliament. Here are the key highlights of the Budget 2022-23

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Union Budget 2022-23 seeks to lay foundation for India's growth over next 25 years

Union Budget 2022-23 will lay the foundation for India's economic growth and expansion for the next 25 years, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said while presenting the budget in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

The Hindu

Nirmala Sitharaman takes tablet in red pouch to Parliament to present paperless ‘Budget 2022’

She posed for the traditional ‘briefcase’ picture outside her office along with her team of officials before heading to meet the President.

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Overall sharp rebound, recovery of economy reflective of India's resilience: Sitharaman

Presenting the Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that overall sharp rebound and recovery of the economy is reflective of India's strong resilience.

The Times of India

Budget 2022: India to post 9.2% GDP growth, highest among all economies, says FM Sitharaman

NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that India's GDP growth will be highest amongst all economy while presenting the Union Budget 2022-23 in Parliament.

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