Union Budget

The Union Budget of India, also known as the Annual Financial Statement in Article 112 of the Constitution of India, is the annual budget of the Republic of India. Centre presents it on the first day of February every year.

• Union Budget Ensures Growth Momentum in All Sectors: FM Nirmala Sitharaman at PHDCCI

  Finance Minister informed that the central government is collaborating with the states, as well as the Tier III administrations, such as the Panchayats or ward-level administrations, to ensure that MSME priorities remain at the top of the agenda.…

• Budget 2023-24: Share of Animal Husbandry Sector Increases By 40%

  The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying received Rs 4,327.85 crore, an increase from Rs 3,105.17 crore in the revised estimates for 2022-23.…

• "First Union Budget of ‘Amrit Kaal’ will Ensure Country's Rapid Development": Yogi Adityanath

  The first Union Budget of the "Amrit Kaal" will ensure the country's rapid development, and Uttar Pradesh will benefit greatly from it, said Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on February 2.…

• Union Budget 2023: Old vs New Income Tax Regime; Which One is Better?

  In the Union Budget 2023, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant adjustments to the new income tax regime, including reduced tax rates and a tax rebate on income up to Rs 7 lakh. But how does it compare against the previous income tax regime? Here…

• How the Agriculture Sector Reacted to Union Budget 2023-24?

  Here's how agriculture experts and stakeholders reacted to the Budget 2023 announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday.…

• Budget 2023 Special: Eminent Agri Experts Get Candid on ‘Agribusiness Insights with Vijay Sardana’ at KJ Studio, New Delhi

  Agriculture experts and stakeholders reacted to the Budget 2023 announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the ‘Agribusiness Insights with Vijay Sardana’, where the techno legal expert hosted a special episode in association with Krishi Jagran to discuss the agriculture budget 2023 with prominent personalities.…

• Budget 2023-24: Govt. to Launch PM-Pranam Scheme to Promote Alternative Fertilisers

  Nirmala Sitharaman, the Union Finance Minister, announced the launch of a PM Program for restoration, awareness and amelioration of Mother Earth (PM Pranam) scheme this year.…

• Union Budget 2023: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Proposes PAN as Common ID for Business

  Budget 2023: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to use PAN cards as a common identifier for all digital systems at government agencies.…

• Budget 2023: Sitharaman Announces New Saving Scheme for Women

  Through Mahila Samman Bachat Patra, women can deposit up to Rs. 2 lakh for a two-year term at a fixed interest rate of 7.5% with the possibility of partial withdrawal.…

• Major Highlights of Union Budget 2023

  The Union Budget of India 2023 was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament today. Here are the highlights of Budget 2023.…

• Budget 2023: 1 Crore Farmers Will Get Assistance to Adopt Natural Farming: Sitharaman

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her fifth straight budget today (Feb 1). It was the full budget of Modi 2.0 Government before the next parliamentary elections in 2024.…

• Budget 2023: PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana' Expenditure to be Borne by Center

  Budget 2023: The budget 2023 is driven by keeping seven priorities in mind: Inclusive development, Reaching the last mile, Infra & investment, Unleashing the potential, Green growth, Youth power, & Financial sector.…

• Budget 2023 Highlights: Agricultural credit target to be increased to Rs 20 lakh crores: FM Sitharaman

  The finance minister Nirmala Sitharamam presented her fifth Union Budget today. In her speech, she mentioned how the Indian economy is on the right track, and heading toward a bright future.…

• Budget 2023-24 Expectations: Nirmala Sitharaman to Deliver 5th Budget Speech Today

  Budget 2023 Expectations Updates: The budget session of Parliament will commence today with an address by President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of two Houses of Parliament.…

• "New Budget to Fulfill Aspirations of 25 crore People": Yogi Adityanath

  Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath assured the people of the state on Saturday that the upcoming state budget will reflect the aspirations of 25 crore people and that the Lokalyan Sankalp Patra resolutions will be implemented.…

• Budget 2023-24: CropLife India Urges Govt. to Reduce High GST Rates on Agrochemicals

  CropLife India urged the Indian government to implement a science-based, progressive and predictive regulatory regime, for the sector to achieve its true potential.…

• Budget 2023: Follow These Easy Steps to Check Budget Online!

  The upcoming budget will be presented in paperless mode, just like the previous two editions.…

• Budget 2023: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to Perform the Halwa Ceremony Today, Know Everything About the Rituals

  A customary ‘Halwa’ ceremony will be held today, January 26, to mark the final stage of the Budget preparation process.…

• Budget 2023: What to Expect from Modi Govt's Last Budget? Home Loan Reduction, Increase in Social Scheme Spending & More

  The government is expected to put its attention on improving the nation's infrastructure while also announcing tax benefits for the general public. Everyone is watching to see how the government manages the fiscal imbalance and inflation. More details inside.…

• Union Budget 2023-24: PHDCCI Recommends Creation of Demand/Consumption, Cut in Business Cost

  Enhancing private investments is one of the recommendations made to the government by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) as the Union Budget 2023-24 is presented at a critical juncture of geopolitical uncertainty, high inflation, and slowing global economic growth.…

• Budget 2023-24: ACFI Urges Finance Minister to Cut Import Duty & GST on Crop Protection Chemicals

  The Union Budget will be presented in the parliament on February 1 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman…

• Govt Committed to Double Farmers' Income: Nirmala Sitharaman

  She pointed out that the Indian economy has improved since 2013, when it was one of the 'fragile five', and is now a bright spot…

• PM Modi to Hold Pre-Budget Meeting with Economists & Experts at NITI Aayog on Friday

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a pre-budget meeting at NITI Aayog on Friday, January 13th, with economists and sectoral experts to discuss the state of the economy and measures to accelerate growth.…

• Nirmala Sitharaman to Present the Union Budget on February 1

  President Droupadi Murmu is anticipated to address a joint session of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the Central Hall of Parliament to formally open the budgetary session…

• Budget 2023 Likely to be Focused on Agriculture Sector

  The government would prioritize programmes to increase agricultural realizations, animal farming, food processing, and budgetary allocation to the MGNREGA scheme, according to key players in the farming industry…

• Union Budget 2023-24: Govt Plans Planting Cactus on Degraded Land for Biofuel, Food

  India is planning to replicate existing global models for commercially growing cactus on degraded land, with the goal of using it as a bio-fuel, food, fodder, and bio-fertilizer.…

• Tamil Nadu Budget: Govt to Reduce Revenue Deficit by Rs 7,000 crore

  Due to prudent fiscal management, the overall revenue deficit has been reduced to Rs 55,272.79 crore in revised estimates, down from Rs 58,692.68 crore in the budget.…

• Neither the Country Nor Farmers Will Get Benefit: Government Says No to Separate Agriculture Budget

  Keeping a separate budget (for agriculture) and diverting funds from the main budget would help neither the country nor the farmers.…

• India Needs To Strengthen Its Millet Farming Policies

  Several issues need to be addressed to incentivise the enhanced demand and resultant higher production of millets in the country. The drudgery in the primary processing of millets has led to a decrease in their consumption.…

• Union Budget 2022: Check What Gets Costlier & What Becomes Cheaper

  Union Budget 2022-23: In this article we have compiled a list of things that gets costlier & cheaper after the budget.…

• Promotion of Organic and Natural Farming to Benefit Kerala: Expert

  P.Indira Devi, Director (Agri expert), Kerala State Farmers Welfare Board said that the program to promote organic, natural and other eco-friendly farming methods are beneficial for Kerala both for the domestic market as well as global spices trade. Details Inside!…

• Budget 2022: Government Allocates Rs 48000 Crore For Construction of 80 Lakh Houses Under PMAY

  Budget 2022-23: Government allocated whopping Rs 48000 crore for the completion of 80 lakh houses under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.…

• 2022-23 To Be “International Year of Millets: Know What Makes Millets the “Superfood of Future”

  On Tuesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union budget for 2022, during which she declared 2022-23 as the International Year of Millets.…

• Sitharaman Announces Launch of Digital University, ‘One Class, One TV Channel’ & Reforms in Agri Universities

  The Finance Minister announced the launch of Digital University & expanding ‘One Class, One TV Channel’ for supplementary educational well as reform in Agri universities. Details below.…

• Union Budget 2022-23: Reduction in Fertilizer Subsidies Disappoint Farmers

  As the Union Budget 2022-23 announced, there are many points for farmers to note down. Fertilizers subsidies are one of the important points to ponder. The reduction in Fertilizer subsidies including Urea and NPK Fertilizers disappointed Farmers.…

• Rs. 45000 crore Allocated For Ken-Betwa Link Project To Help Farmers & Provide Irrigation Benefits

  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, yesterday announced a budget of ₹45,000 crores for the interlinking of river Ken and Betwa. Read To Know More!…

• Budget Focusses On Grain By Branding Millet Products

  With 2023 designated as the International Year of Millets, the public's understanding of the health benefits of millets, as well as their environmentally friendly cultivation methods, will only grow. This will strengthen India's entrepreneurial ecosystem in the nutricereals space.…

• Budget Provides a Significant Boost to Drone Industry

  Startups will be encouraged to facilitate 'Drone Shakti' through various applications and for Drone-As-A-Service, according to the Union Budget 2022. (DrAAS). "The requisite skilling courses will be launched in certain ITIs across all states," Sitharaman stated.…

• All India Kisan Sabha has Slammed Budget for ignoring Farmers' Demands

  The total allocation in 2021-22 (Revised Estimates) was 4,74,750.47 crore, which has now been reduced to 3,70,303 crore. Rural development's share has also decreased from 5.59 percent to 5.23 percent.…

• What The Economists Have to Say About Budget 2022-23

  Krishi Jagran organized a live session to discuss the views and perspectives of agri experts, economists, farmers, and other delegates.…

• Delegates from Esteemed Associations Analyse Budget 2022-23; Read Their Comments

  Budget 2022: Krishi Jagran has organized a webinar on Post Budget Discussion, in which many eminent speaker shared their views regarding budget 2022-23.…

• Budget 2022-23: Experts from the Education Fraternity Express Their Views on the Budget

  The Union Budget 2022-23 was announced today. Various experts participated in a discussion on Krishi Jagrans platform to discuss how will the budget affect farmers of the country.…

• Budget 2022: Reserve Bank of India to Issue Digital Rupee Based on Blockchain Technology

  Budget 2022: Digital currency will result in a more efficient and cost-effective currency management system. As a result, it is suggested that the Reserve Bank of India produce digital rupees utilizing blockchain and other technology beginning in 2022 and 2023.…

• e-Passport To Be Rolled Out in 2022-23; Here’s All You Need To Know About It

  The e-passport is supposed to promote fast passing through immigration checkpoints throughout the world while also providing increased security…

• Krishi Jagran Organizes Live Discussion With The Experts On Budget 2022

  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced Union Budget 2022 today, on February 1. There are various sectors that became the focus of the Union budget 2022-23. Agriculture, Farming, and Farmer community were also discussed in this budget.…

• Budget 2022 Live Updates: Govt. Allots Rs 48000 Crore Under PM Awas Yojana; Promises to Create 60 Lakh Jobs

  Budget 2022: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will unveil Prime Minister Narendra Modi government 2.0 4th budget today at February 1, 2022. To know the live updates of the budget 2022, keep an eye on our website Krishi Jagran.…

• Economic Survey 2022: Organic Farming & Agriculture R&D must be prioritized by Govt

  In the last two years, the agriculture and allied industries – crops, cattle, forestry and logging, as well as fisheries and aquaculture -have witnessed strong growth. The sectors expanded at 3.6 percent in 2020-21 and 3.9 percent in 2021-22 fiscal years, and they were the…

• Krishi Jagran To Host Post Budget Live Discussion With the Experts

  Nirmala Sitaraman, Union Finance Minister, Government of India, is set to present the Union Budget 2022 to Parliament on February 1, 2022. Krishi Jagran is organizing a Webinar focused on budget highlights towards the Agriculture sector.…

• Union Budget: Interesting Facts and Figures Every Indian Must Know

  Here's all you need to know about the history and facts behind the Union Budget.…

• President Lauds Government's Effort To Empower Farmers In India

  President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday credited small farmers for the strength of the Indian agricultural sector, hailed the government for its women’s rights push and lauded India’s growth as one of the fastest growing world economies.…