Centre to build 5,833 new EV charging stations along national highways
New Delhi, July 24 - The country now has 5,293 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along the national highways and has set a target of establishing 5,833 more along the highways out of a total of 7,432, the Ministry of Road Transport &
Budget 2024 sets new precedent for prioritising job creation, skilling: Jayant Chaudhary
New Delhi, July 24 - For the first time, the Union Budget 2024 places a significant focus on employment-linked schemes, setting a new precedent for prioritising job creation and skilling in our nation, Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Over 23 lakh new employees figure on ESIC payroll data in May
New Delhi, July 24 - The latest provisional payroll data of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) released on Wednesday revealed that 23.05 lakh new employees were added in May, which represents a growth of 14 per cent in net registrations compared to
Explainer: How full Budget 2024 compares with Interim Budget
New Delhi, July 24 - The full budget for 2024-25 presented by the Finance Minister in Parliament on Tuesday has accelerated the thrust of the Interim Budget on empowering youth, women, farmers and the poor, with the introduction of bold path-breaking initiatives to
Adani Green begins wind generation from Khavda renewable energy plant
Ahmedabad, July 24 - Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) on Wednesday said it has operationalised the first 250 MW wind capacity at the world’s largest 30,000 MW (30 GW) renewable energy plant at Khavda, Gujarat.
Experts hail customs cut on X-ray components, raise concern on inadequate health investment
New Delhi, July 24 - The Union Budget 2024-25 is "real world" and harnesses domestic and international currents optimally, but not mentioning health among the nine top priorities of the government is a concern, said experts here on Wednesday.
Share of Telugu states in Central taxes goes up
Hyderabad/Amaravati, July 24 - The share of Telugu states in Central taxes and duties for 2024-25 has gone up, according to the Union Budget Estimates.
Sensex trades lower amid volatility
Mumbai, July 24 - India's frontline indices opened in the red on Wednesday as heavyweights like HUL and Bajaj Finance emerged as top losers.
Tesla’s profit tanks 45 pc in Q2, Musk plans to reveal robotaxi in October
San Francisco, July 24 - Elon Musk-run Tesla has reported $1.5 billion in profit for the April-June period (Q2) this year, down 45 per cent from the same period in 2023.
Rajasthan gets new industrial park in Union Budget 2024
Jaipur, July 24 - Rajasthan has received a major industrial park in the first Budget of the BJP-led government at the Centre, with the state receiving Rs 7,000 crore more as a share of Central taxes this time.
Budget gives big push to fisheries sector with 54 per cent hike in outlay
New Delhi, July 23 - The Union Budget 2024-25, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on Tuesday, has hiked the allocation for the Department of Fisheries by 54 per cent to Rs 2,616.44 crore from Rs 1,701 crore (Revised Estimates)
Experts clarify new capital gains tax regime for realty sector
New Delhi, July 23 - Amid the confusion over the government eliminating the indexation benefit on calculating long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) on property which led to real estate stocks nosediving, some experts tried to assuage people, saying even in property, new tax
Budget reflects PM Modi’s vision for India’s growth: MP Finance Minister
Bhopal, July 23 - Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Jagdish Devda on Tuesday said the comprehensive annual Budget presented on Tuesday showed Prime Minister Narendra Modi government’s vision for the country.
Budget spurs India’s efforts to break China’s dominance in critical minerals
New Delhi, July 23 - Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presenting the Budget 2024-25 on Tuesday, announced the setting up of a Critical Mineral Mission for domestic production, recycling of critical minerals, and overseas acquisition of critical mineral assets.
This Budget key to make India a developed nation: Haryana CM
Gurugram, July 23 - Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said that the first full Budget of the NDA government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims to fulfil the hopes and aspirations of the poor, women, farmers, and
Budget 2024: Good at macro level but fails to address concerns of middle-class
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the first budget of Modi 3.0 and middle-class taxpayers were expecting some tax cuts.
Budget: Leading tea body welcomes scheme for welfare of tea workers
Guwahati, July 23 - The Tea Association of India (TAI), the largest tea industry body in India, on Tuesday welcomed the scheme “Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana'' (PMCSPY)”, announced in the Central budget 2024-25 devised for the welfare of tea workers especially
Budget neglects women, poor & farmers: Punjab Finance Minister
Chandigarh, July 23 - Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday criticised the Union Budget for 2024-25, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, for neglecting the concerns of the women, poor, and farmers.
Budget aims to translate vision of empowering J&K’s society: L-G
Srinagar, July 23 - J&K Lt Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday that the Union Budget has focused on productivity and resilience in agriculture which will greatly benefit the UT.
Realty sector hails Union Budget, calls it vibrant & visionary
Mumbai, July 23 - The Indian realty sector has largely given a thumbs up to the Union Budget 2024-2025 presented in the Parliament on Tuesday by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, terming it visionary and vibrant which will sustain India’s growth story over the