Budget 2017

Following up on the Budget announcement, the Commerce and Industry Ministry has got down to preparing a draft scheme for the leather and footwear segment -- on the lines of textiles -- to boost manufacturing, exports and job creation,...

Government's move to enhance rural spending through welfare schemes like MGNREGA and reduction in tax rate on basic income slab would help drive demand for products, say leading FMCG firms. PTI quoted Managing Director, Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL), Vivek...

The Budget 2017-18 has provided an impetus to manufacturing, export infrastructure and government e-marketplace, Commerce and Industry Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman said. She said that Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has announced several measures for the ministry. The Budget "provides renewed impetus to manufacturing...

The Union Budget 2017 was presented in the Parliament by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on February 1. While the Budget is clearly strong on macro-economic intent - as is evident from the FM’s focus on agricultural growth, rural development, up-skilling...

Taking a stance of 'no news is good news' jewellers on Thursday hailed the Union Budget, saying the focus on digitization is going to give an impetus to the sector and drive consumption. "Focus on farmers, infrastructure and digital economy will...

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Thursday said the Rs. 1,555 crore outlay in the Budget for remission of state levies will 'greatly benefit' exports in the garments and made-ups segment of textiles. Putting out a series of tweets, Irani said she...

I appreciate the dynamic economic vision of the Government in the promotion of growth and development of the Indian economy. The focus on financial reforms, infrastructure build-up, industrial development, growth of MSMEs and agriculture reforms is highly encouraging. The financial...

The Union Budget 2017 is almost upon us. Even as the food industry grapples with the effects of demonetization, they hope for sops and incentives that will make up for the losses they incurred post the note ban. Here is a wish list...

Tax relief on essential commodities and services, and maternal and medical benefits are some of the expectations of women from Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, who is set to unveil the budget for fiscal 2017-18 on February 1. Women, both those...