Union Budget 2024 Live: Standard Deduction for salaried employees hiked to Rs 75,000

 Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, "New 109 high-yielding and climate resilient varieties of 32 field and horticulture crops will be released for cultivation by farmers. In the next 2 years, 1 crore farmers will be initiated into natural farming supported by certification and branding..."

Budget to focus on employment, skilling, MSME and middle class: Sitharaman

Budget for FY25 to provide Rs 1.48 lakh crore for education and employment and skill: FM Sitharaman

The global economy, while performing better than expected, is still in the grip of policy uncertainties, elevated asset prices, political uncertainties and shipping disruptions continue to pose significant downsize risks to inflation. In this context, India's economic growth continues to be the shining exception and will remain so in the years ahead, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

People have given unique opportunity to our govt to take India on path of strong development, all round prosperity: FM in LS

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says "As mentioned in the interim Budget, we need to focus on 4 different castes, the poor, women, youth and the farmer/ For farmers, we announced higher Minimum Support Prices for all major crops delivering on the promise for at least a 50% margin over cost. PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana was extended for 5 years benefitting more than 80 crore people."

PM Garib Kalyan Ann Yojna was extended for 5 years benefiting 80 crore people: FM Sitharaman in LS

India's inflation continues to be stable and moving towards 4 pc target; core inflation stands at 3.1 pc, says finance minister

India's economic growth continues to shine: FM Sitharaman in LS

Global economy is still in the grip of policy uncertainty, says Finance Minister