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How some of the industry leaders are looking the Union Budget 2019

Jul 05, 2019, at 08:11 pm

Kolkata, July 5 (IBNS): The Union Budget 2019, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has evoked a plethora of responses from the industry leaders.

Union Budget: Government to consider issuing Aadhaar Card for NRIs with Indian Passports

Jul 05, 2019, at 04:45 pm

New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): The Union Finance Minister proposed to consider issuing Aadhaar Card for Non-Resident Indians with Indian Passports.  She also proposed to launch a Mission that will integrate India’s traditional artisans and their creative products with global markets. Wherever necessary patents and geographical indicators, will be obtained for them.

Government to bring greater ease of living through technology

Jul 05, 2019, at 04:38 pm

New York, July 5 (IBNS): Government aims to bring greater ease of living in the lives of its citizens. 

All necessary steps to be taken to meet public shareholding norms of 25% for all listed PSUs

Jul 05, 2019, at 04:26 pm

New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): For bringing better public ownership of the PSUs and also bring greater commercial and market orientation of the listed PSUs, the Government proposes to take all necessary steps to meet public shareholding norms of 25% for all listed PSUs and raise the foreign shareholding limits to maximum permissible sector limits for all PSU companies which are part of Emerging Market Index.

India to move towards harnessing its space capability commercially, New Space India Limited incorporated towards this end

Jul 05, 2019, at 04:16 pm

New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): New Space India Limited (NSIL) has been incorporated as a new commercial arm of Department of Space.

Budget 2019: Expert Committee to be set up to recommend the structure and required flow of funds through development finance institutions

Jul 05, 2019, at 04:15 pm

New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): The Government has announced its intention to invest Rs 100 lakh crore in infrastructure over the next five years.

Union Budget proposes permitting 100% FDI for insurance intermediaries

Jul 05, 2019, at 04:09 pm

New York, July 5 (IBNS): It is being contemplated to permit 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for insurance intermediaries, announced Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget 2019-20 in the Parliament on Friday.

Union Budget envisions India as a global hub for manufacturing electric vehicles

Jul 05, 2019, at 03:55 pm

New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): The Union Budget has outlined various proposals for giving a boost to manufacturing of electric vehicles and developing India as a global hub for the same.

I thought it is high time we move on from the British hangover: Nirmala Sitharaman says on using 'Bahi Khata'

Jul 05, 2019, at 03:53 pm

New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): Changing an age-old tradition where the Finance Minister could be seen carrying a leather bag to carry all budget documents, Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday used a 'Bahi Khata' for the purpose and stated the need to move on from the British hangover as the guiding reason behind taking the step.

Union Budget proposes number of measures to enhance the sources of capital for infrastructure financing

Jul 05, 2019, at 03:52 pm

New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): A Credit Guarantee Enhancement Corporation is to be set up in 2019-20. This was announced by the Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2019-20 in Parliament today.

Increased allocation of money in Defence sector: Nirmala Sitharaman

Jul 05, 2019, at 03:11 pm

New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): Though not mentioned during the presentation of the Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at a press conference said she has increased allocation of money in the Defence sector.

Union Budget 2019 will fulfill dreams of New India: PM Modi

Jul 05, 2019, at 02:19 pm

New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): Praising the first budget of the second Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said it will fulfill the dreams of "New India".

Nirmala Sitharaman presents first Union Budget of Modi 2.0, sets 5 trillion economy goal

Jul 05, 2019, at 01:55 pm

New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday presented the first full Union Budget of the second Narendra Modi government and aimed to achieve a five trillion economy goal.

Within our capacity to reach the 5 trillion economy goal: FM Sitharaman

Jul 05, 2019, at 11:25 am

New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): Presenting the Union Budget in the parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said it is within the country's capacity to reach the five trillion economy goal.

'Bahi Khata' instead of 'brief case', Nirmala Sitharaman upholds Indian tradition in budget

Jul 05, 2019, at 10:41 am

New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): Upholding the Indian tradition in the budget, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday used 'Bahi Khata'  instead of brief case to carry the documents in the parliament.

Nirmala Sitharaman to present her maiden budget today

Jul 05, 2019, at 08:55 am

New Delhi, July 5 (IBNS): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present her first Union Budget on Friday.

Nirmala Sitharaman tables Economic Survey report, calls for sustained 8% growth rate; India forecasts 7% GDP growth

Jul 04, 2019, at 04:55 pm

New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS): A day ahead of the Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday tabled the Economic Survey which has given a call for a sustained 8% growth rate for India to become a USD 5 Trillion Economy by 2024-25. The government forecast the real GDP growth for the year to 7% percent this year, while being wary of checking the fiscal deficit.

Printing process for General Budget 2019-20 commences with Halwa Ceremony, Nirmala Sitharaman participates

Jun 22, 2019, at 04:50 pm

New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): Halwa ceremony marking the commencement of Budget printing process for the General Budget 2019-20 was held in North Block here on Saturday  in the presence of Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman.

Union Budget: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participates in Halwa Ceremony

Jun 22, 2019, at 04:35 pm

New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday participated in the Halwa Ceremony in North Block of New Delhi to mark the beginning of printing of Budget related documents.  

RBI governor Shakti Kanta Das meets Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Jun 19, 2019, at 05:04 pm

New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS): Reserve Bank of India Governor Shakti Kanta Das called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman holds Pre-Budget consultation with representatives of social sector

Jun 14, 2019, at 04:50 pm

New Delhi, June 14 (IBNS); Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman held her Fifth Pre-Budget Consultation Meeting with the stakeholders from Social Sector Groups here today.

Nirmala Sitharaman holds pre-budget consultation with Finance Sector, Capital Markets representatives

Jun 13, 2019, at 05:23 pm

New Delhi, Jun 13 (UNI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held her third Pre-Budget Consultation Meeting with the stakeholders from Financial Sector and Capital Markets here on Thursday and the main areas of discussion included issues relating to the Capital Markets, Financial Sector, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) and Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) .

Nirmala Sitharaman takes charge as the Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs

May 31, 2019, at 05:15 pm

New delhi, May 31 (IBNS): Nirmala Sitharaman assumed charge as the Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs here on Friday. 

Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) launched

Mar 15, 2017, at 09:57 pm

New Delhi, Mar 15 (IBNS): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) on Wednesday, in New Delhi. The Scheme is focused on addressing the needs of the exporters.