The launch of 'Digital Rupee' by RBI as well as a 30 per cent tax from April 1 on profits from digital asset transactions, including cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) was announced by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her budget speech on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Published on Feb 02, 2022 06:23 PM IST

india news

Reaching new heights: Modi hails India's ‘success story’ in post-Budget address

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.

Updated on Feb 02, 2022 12:17 PM IST

budget

Digital Banking units to come up in 75 districts by scheduled banks, says FM

Digital Banking units to come up in 75 districts.

Published on Feb 02, 2022 07:46 AM IST

budget

CEA: India on track to becoming $5-trillion economy by FY26

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran.

Published on Feb 02, 2022 07:40 AM IST

budget

RBI to launch a digital currency in FY23: Minister

A central bank digital currency is the legal tender issued by it in a digital form.

Published on Feb 02, 2022 07:38 AM IST

budget

Telecom sector gets 5G boost; Centre to infuse ₹44k crore into BSNL

Experts said that continued emphasis on the importance of mobile connectivity and broadband for economic development, especially in rural India, will further boost telecom and associated sectors.

Published on Feb 02, 2022 07:32 AM IST

budget

Chip-based e-passports from 2022-23, says FM Sitharaman

The e-passports will have embedded chips containing data related to the passport holder, like name, biometric data and other information, officials said.

Published on Feb 02, 2022 07:25 AM IST

budget

Budget 2022: PM Modi's ‘Atmanirbhar Arthvyawastha’ address to BJP workers today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address will take place virtually.

Published on Feb 02, 2022 06:56 AM IST

budget

GST collection for January climbs to record ₹1.40 lakh crore

The GST taxation system came into force on July 1, 2017.

Updated on Feb 02, 2022 06:47 AM IST

budget

‘This is a Budget for continuity’: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Published on Feb 02, 2022 06:28 AM IST

budget

A growth-oriented Budget, capex push welcome: India Inc

Union Budget 2022: Nirmala Sitharaman presenting Budget

Updated on Feb 02, 2022 05:55 AM IST

budget

Market analysts back govt focus on growth, rue lack of direct stimulus

On Tuesday, the BSE Sensex was up 848.40 points or 1.46%, ending at 58,862.57, while the 50-share index Nifty gained 237 points or 1.37% at 17,576.85.

Published on Feb 02, 2022 05:49 AM IST

budget

Union budget: Centre announces record borrowing plan of ₹14.95 lakh crore

“This budget continues to provide impetus for growth,” Sitharaman said in Parliament during her Budget speech.

Published on Feb 02, 2022 04:55 AM IST

budget

Railways gets ₹ 2.38 lakh crore, 400 new high-speed trains

The railways have been alloted ₹2.38 lakh crore for capital spending in 2022-23.

Published on Feb 02, 2022 01:43 AM IST

budget

Govt revises disinvestment estimate by 55.4% to ₹78,000 crore

Speaking to reporters after presenting the budget, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the government would continue the policy related to public sector enterprises as envisaged in the previous budget on February 1, 2021. (Bloomberg)

Updated on Feb 02, 2022 04:52 AM IST

budget

Math of the economy: How to understand the Budget

While the Budget has not made any explicit assumptions about petroleum prices, the Economic Survey has made its 8%-8.5% real growth projection assuming that crude prices will be in the range of $70-$75 per barrel. (Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Feb 02, 2022 01:49 AM IST

budget

25,000 km highways to be built under fresh connectivity push

The 25,000 kms of national highways will be built by mobilising ₹20,000 crore,

Published on Feb 02, 2022 03:13 AM IST

Budget 2022

Budget Impact

Response to budget

Rate the Budget

Budget Trivia

Stats

More from budget

Hi, {{name}}