Budget 2024  

Nirmala Sitharaman, India's Finance Minister, born in Madurai in 1959, boasts a varied background in economics, corporate London, and politics. Have a look at her education, political career, and net worth.
 

Standard Deduction is a fixed amount that can be deducted from the total taxable income. Salaried employees, pensioners, and retired individuals can claim this deduction.

In addition to the changes in tax slabs, the family pension deduction has also been increased to Rs 25,000 from the previous Rs 15,000. The new changes will benefit over 4 crore salaried folks and pensioners. 

During Budget 2024 presentation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced initiatives for the development of temples in India. 

Union Budget 2024: The upper limit for MUDRA loans doubled from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 20 lakh. SIDBI aims to open 24 new branches across the nation to boost MSME sector growth. 

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a ₹2 lakh crore package in Budget 2024, focusing on youth employment, education, and skills through five new schemes aimed at significant national development goals.
 

 As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present India's budget today, here's a look at the history-making ministers who have presented the most budgets in the country's governance, including Morarji Desai and others.
 

Sitharaman arrived at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in a white silk saree with a purple border. She was there to meet President Murmu before heading to Parliament to announce the Budget at 11 AM. 

The Union Budget is the financial plan for the country that outlines expected income and expenditure, typically for a year. Let's read some interesting historical facts. 

Ahead of the Budget on Tuesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was seen with a red sleeve tablet. She is set to present the Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, which will also be her seventh straight Budget presentation.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present India's seventh consecutive Union Budget on July 23, 2024, focusing on economic growth through infrastructure, social welfare, and self-reliance initiatives.
 

Get ready for Budget 2024 insights with essential terms explained, from CAD to MAT, outlining fiscal planning and implications.

Market analysts and experts remain optimistic about the Indian equity markets reaching new heights, particularly with the Narendra Modi-led NDA government retaining Nirmala Sitharaman as Finance Minister.

Mukyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana, a scheme launched by Delhi government, aims to improve the financial status of women from underprivileged backgrounds. Under this scheme, women above the age of 18 will receive financial assistance of Rs 1,000.

The budget for the financial year 2024–25, presented by Finance Minister Atishi before the assembly on March 4, included a monthly aid of Rs 1,000 to all women above the age of 18.