BUDGET ALLOCATIONS
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UPA braces for a stormy Parliament session Times Now
The Opposition is gearing up to corner the UPA government in the Parliament. It should be interesting to find out what the Congress' strategy would be to counter the Opposition's unrelenting attack.2:01
Budget Session heading to a total washout? Times Now
The Opposition, which has been relentlessly attacking the government in Parliament over coal block allocation scam, 2G scam, Sarabjit Singh issue and China's incursion, is likely to continue cornering the government in the days ahead. The Budget Session, thus,...4:41
Deadlock ends to allow Bills to be passed Times Now
The meeting at the Speaker's chamber has ended. The deadlock has broken to let the financial Bills to be passed tomorrow. The BJP has agreed to let the Railway Budget, the Finance Bill and the demand for grants to be passed tomorrow.5:03
Storm in Parliament over coalgate Times Now
And yet again, the Opposition cooked up a storm in Rajya Sabha over the coal block allocation report, ignoring Vice-President Hamid Ansari's attempts to conduct a peaceful session.3:03
Budget highlights | Allocation for Telugu, housing TV9 AP
Finance minister Anam Ramnarayana Reddy has made separate allocations for development of Telugu in his budget presented today. He also made special mention of allocation for housing.1:29
Rs 100 cr not sufficient to solve KSRTC crisis: VS JAIHIND TV
Finance Minister KM Mani allocated Rs 100 crore, besides the Rs 186 crore budgetary allocation, as special assistance to the KSRTC which had been facing a severe crisis following the hike in diesel prices. Leader of Opposition, VS Achuthanandan says that the a...1:12
Union Budget realistic: Chandy JAIHIND TV
Chief Minister Oommen Chandy feells that the Union Budget announced by the UPA government is realistic and balanced. The budget has special thrust on schemes for youth, farmers, women and marginalised communities. The State will be benefited by many suggestion...3:43
Nitish thanks FM for special status for Bihar Aaj Tak
Janata Dal ( U) leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar says he is happy at the budget 2013 presented today. He said he thanks the FM for in principle agreeing to give special status to Bihar.4:31
CII reaction to Budget 2013 Aaj Tak
The Finance Minister P Chidambaram has today presented his budget in the House. A panel of experts of CII present their views on how the corporate sector views the budget pronouncements. Among those presenting their views are Ankur Bhatia, MD of Bird Group an...2:53
Budget '13 | Explaining its provisions | Part 2 Aaj Tak
The Finance Minister has presented his budget in the House. A panel of experts discusses the announcements made and the provisions for various sectors he had declared. Are the allocation for infrastructure and the industrial corridors adequate?1:25
Sushma's reaction on Budget 2013 Aaj Tak
BJP leader Sushma Swaraj says Budget 2013 totally fails to address the issues facing the economy. She calls it an unimaginative and dull budget.0:49
FM on reduction in home loan rates Aaj Tak
The home loan sector was eagerly awaiting Finance Minister P Chidambaram's announcement. Here is what the FM said about the home loans. He said: On the first home loan upto Rs 25 lakhs taken during the period 1.4.2013 to 31.3.2014 (this financial year), the pe...6:46
Budget '13 | Explaining its provisions | Part 1 Aaj Tak
The Finance Minister has presented his budget in the House. A panel of experts discusses the announcements made and the provisions for various sectors he had declared. What options did P Chidambaram have to ensure overall growth?4:22
Budget '13 | Fin Bill tabled in house - Part 19 Aaj Tak
This is the last part of the budget speech of P Chidambaram. And finally he quotes Saint Tiruvalluvar. In this part, he speaks on demands for GST, the demands from states for a GST law, and finally tables the Finance Bill in the House.8:43
Budget '13 | FM on custom, excise duties - PT 18 Aaj Tak
In this part of Finance Minister P Chidambaram's Budget 2013 speech, he speaks on new taxes proposed on rare minerals, incentives for MRO industry, domestic set top boxes, domestic sericulture, reduction of exemptions on steel and coal industry, custom duty on...3:16
Budget '13 | FM on tax returns filing - Part 17 Aaj Tak
In this part of Finance Minister P Chidambaram's Budget 2013 speech, he speaks on changes in filing of income tax returns, and on service tax, duty on leather good machinery to encourage exports, and export duty on semi-precious stones.5:45
Budget '13 | FM on tax on savings - Part 16 Aaj Tak
In this part of Finance Minister P Chidambaram's Budget 2013 speech, he speaks on new taxes proposed, both direct and indirect, tax on savings and saving instruments infrastructure bonds, transaction on moveable property, TDS on transfer of moveable property, ...5:52
Budget '13 | FM on tax proposals - PT 15 Aaj Tak
In this part of Finance Minister P Chidambaram's Budget 2013 speech, he speaks on new taxes proposed, both direct and indirect, income tax slabs, relief to income tax payers, and increase in exemption limit. He also said just 42,800 people in the country have ...6:02
Budget '13 | FM on tax proposals - PART 14 Aaj Tak
In this part of Finance Minister P Chidambaram's Budget 2013 speech, he speaks on new taxes proposed, both direct and indirect, changes in tax laws, plan and non-plan expenditure, formation of a tax reform administration commission, a national skill developmen...5:06
Budget '13 | FM on sports, women - Part 13 Aaj Tak
In this part of Finance Minister P Chidambaram's Budget 2013 speech, he speaks on funds allocation for sports and women, setting up a national coaching centre for women in Patiala, budgetary allocation for women's security and establishment of a Nirbhaya fund.5:41
Budget '13 | FM on clean energy, defence - Part 11 Aaj Tak
In this part of Finance Minister P Chidambaram's Budget 2013 speech, he speaks on funds allocation to bridge the viability gap fund for urban bodies who want to convert waste to energy projects, allotment of funds for clean and green energies, national clean e...2:29
Budget '13 | FM on housing, insurance - Part 10 Aaj Tak
In this part of Finance Minister P Chidambaram's Budget 2013 speech, he speaks on funds allocation for rural and urban housing sector, for the national housing bank, reforms in the insurance sector and regulations for insurance companies wanting to open branch...5:01
Budget '13 | FM on textile industry - Part 9 Aaj Tak
In this part of Finance Minister P Chidambaram's Budget 2013 speech, he speaks on the budgetary allocations for the textile sector and those engaged in the rural textile sector and for artisans.7:06
Budget '13 | FM on ports, gas, coal - Part 8 Aaj Tak
In this part of Finance Minister P Chidambaram's Budget 2013 speech, he speaks on funds allocation for strengthening the inland waterways, building the Sagar port in West Bengal and new policy changes for coal import, package for restructuring DISCOMS and also...9:03
Budget '13 | FM on SIDBI, roads - Part 7 Aaj Tak
In this part of Finance Minister P Chidambaram's Budget 2013 speech, he speaks on funds allocation for finance sector reforms, tax reforms, SIDBI, funds for NABARD, infrastructure for northeastern states and the warehousing sector.7:30
Budget '13 | FM on agriculture, debt - Part 6 Aaj Tak
In this part of Finance Minister P Chidambaram's Budget 2013 speech, he speaks on funds allocation for the agriculture sector, for reducing farmers debts, allocation for water resources and crop diversification, Krishi Vikas Yojana, integrated watershed progra...3:29
Budget '13 | FM on PMGSY, JNNURM - Part 5 Aaj Tak
In the fifth part of Finance Minister P Chidambaram's Budget 2013 speech, he speaks on funds allocation for Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) and Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM).2:10
Budget '13 | FM on child welfare, water - Part 4 Aaj Tak
In the fourth part of Finance Minister P Chidambaram's Budget 2013 speech, he speaks on funds allocation for child welfare, allocation for Ministry of Rural Development, ICDS, Nalanda University, needs for children and mid-day meals, early childhood care, mate...4:35
Budget '13 | FM's speech | Part 4 TV9 AP
In this part of his speech in the Lok Sabha while announcing the Budget 2013, Finance Minister P Chidambaram speaks on allocations for education, scholarships to the weaker sections, mid-day meal schemes, ICDS and the welfare of children.2:01
Kerala to get four new trains JAIHIND TV
The Railway Budget promises four new train services for Kerala and a skill development center in Kollam. The budget also allocates Rs 57.97 crore for the Kanjikode railway coach factory. Compared to the previous years, the funds allotted to the state this year...3:50
Fin Min announces spate of pre-budget plans Aaj Tak
At a press conference, Union finance minister P Chidambaram announced a list of schemes to be undertaken by the Centre before the announcement of Budget 2013-14. Asides from the changes in the populist schemes such as Indira Nivas Yojayana, he also announced g...1:02
Varanasi corporators turn hooligans Times Now
In yet another incident of lawlessness and goondaism in Uttar Pradesh, corporators of Varanasi Municipal Corporation turned violent and vandalised the office over budget allocations. The Samajwadi Party corporators tried to intimidate mayor Ram Gopal, while th...47:22
Market Hour| Inflation, Spain 2013 Budget & more ET NOW
On Market Hour: Subir Gokarn, Deputy Governor, RBI talks about concerns over inflationary risks; Rakesh Jhunjhunwala of RARE Enterprises on Global Insights with Punita Sinha Kumar about sectors to bet on; Dhiraj Sachdev and Varun Lohchad on where investors sh...2:22
Chidambaram: No delay in tabling report on coal Times Now
Union Minister P Chidambaram denied allegations that there was a delay in tabling the CAG report on the coal scam. He says that the report will be tabled in the monsoon session of Parliament. the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Arun Jaitley led th...2:27
Opposition guns for govt over coal scam report Times Now
The CAG report on coal block allocation scam was allegedly submitted to the President eleven days before the budget session, but not presented before the Parliament for discussion or approval. This revelation has the Opposition fuming, as the Leader of the Opp...3:34
Coal scam report buried by Govt? Times Now
Reports reveal that CAG report on the alleged coal block allocation scam was submitted to the President days before the end of budget session of the Parliament. Yet the CAG report was not put forward before the Parliament. Opposition demands an explanation ask...20:03
Defence Minister addresses media Headlines Today
Defence Minister AK Antony addresses the media and answers the questions from journalists.19:56
News9 | 12 PM Bulletin, March 29, 2012 News 9
News Bulletin: News9, 12 PM Bulletin, March 29, 2012.12:02
Budget 2012 | Impetus to textile sector Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee outlines the changed custom duty structure, applicable to the textile sector.9:48
Budget 2012 | Encouraging rural finance Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee provides exemptions for financial service providers in rural areas.12:27
Budget 2012 | Income tax limit up to Rs 2 lakh Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee raises income tax limit marginally to Rs 2 Lakh from Rs 1.8 lakh.2:56
Budget 2012 | Increase in non-plan expenditure Headlines Today
The Budget has an increased allocation for non-plan expenditure.7:50
Budget 2012 | Encouraging research & development Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee spells out the plan outlay for research and development programmes.4:08
Budget 2012 | Women empowerment Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee outlines Budget allocations for women empowerment programmes.1:44
Budget 2012 | Allocations for healthcare Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee outlines Budget allocations for the healthcare sector.0:57
Budget 2012 | Focus on education Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee provides details of the plan outlay for the education sector.1:16
Budget 2012 | Development of backward regions. Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee spells out plans for developing backward regions.3:01
Budget 2012 | Impetus to inclusive growth Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee increases allocations for the welfare of SC, ST and tribal people.7:25
Budget 2012 | Agriculture plan outlay up by 18% Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee raises the plan outlay for agriculture and cooperation by 18 per cent.4:41
Budget 2012 | Tax receipt estimate up by 19.5% Times Now
Tax receipt estimate for 2012-13 is up by 19.5% over the revised estimate for 2011-12.4:14
Budget 2012 | Social security for weaker section Times Now
Pranab Mukherjee spells out budget allocations to help the weaker section.2:49
Budget 2012 | Impetus to healthcare Times Now
Pranab Mukherjee formulates steps to give impetus to the healthcare sector.9:31
Budget 2012 | Incentives for agriculture research Times Now
Pranab Mukherjee spells out plans for developing the agriculture sector.4:00
Budget 2012 | Housing for low-income group Times Now
Pranab Mukherjee's solution for housing problems, faced by people with low income.6:12
Budget 2012 | Infrastructure development Times Now
Pranab Mukherjee lays down formulations to develop infrastructural and industrial development.5:24
Budget 2012 | Reforms on capital market Times Now
Pranab Mukherjee spells out steps to deepen reforms concerning capital market.5:04
Budget 2012 | Development in infrastructure Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee formulates public-private partnerships for infrastructure development.3:10
Budget 2012 | Reforms in financial sector Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee formulates amendments to various laws to facilitate reforms in the financial sector.2:06
Budget 2012 | Disinvestment formula Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee says his disinvestment formulas will benefit all the stakeholders.7:16
Budget 2012 | GDP expected to grow at 6.9% Headlines Today
Pranab Mukherjee says India's GDP is expected to grow at 6.9 per cent during the next year.2:52
Budget 2012 | Improving investment environment Times Now
Pranab Mukherjee mulls improving investment environment, which would help both consumers and producers.2:36
Budget 2012 | Direct & indirect tax collections Times Now
Pranab Mukherjee's Budget speech continues, wherein he talks about enacting legislations to facilitate direct & indirect tax collections.6:37
Budget 2012 | Growth and fiscal consolidation Times Now
Pranab Mukherjee provides a glimpse on the growth and fiscal situation during the past year.3:46
Budget 2012 | Overview of India's economy Times Now
Pranab Mukherjee provides a brief overview of India's economy in the past year.5:17
Budget 2012 | Economy on recovery path Times Now
Indian economy is showing signs of recovery across sectors, says Pranab Mukherjee.26:05
Budget 2012: DMK ministers abstain from photo op Headlines Today
The DMK ministers in the Union Cabinet stay away from the photo op in the run up to the Budget speech.20:07
'Growth likely to bounce back to 8.5% by year-end' ET NOW
Government's measures should be within fiscal prudence, says Shankar Sharma. To know what the experts have to share about the Budget, watch this segment.1:16
Honest accounting of expenditure needed: Mohandas Times Now
Mohandas Pai says government expenditure is always under-accounted in Budget, and an honest accounting is needed.17:45
News9 | 9 AM Bulletin, March 16, 2012 News 9
News Bulletin: News9, 9 AM Bulletin, March 16, 2012.2:48
'UPA achieved higher growth rates than NDA' Times Now
Congress leader says UPA governments have performed far better than the NDA, in terms economic growth.2:51
Budget 2012: 'India in grim situation' Times Now
An analyst says India is in the darkest moment of its economy, with huge trade deficits, fiscal deficit, high inflation and political blockages.18:45
'FM may present 'Re doesn't rock the boat' budget' ET NOW
Do not expect the government to cut expenditure significantly, says Bimal Jain. To know what the other experts have to say about the Budget, watch this segment.21:04
Budget 2012: Measures for inclusive growth wanted Headlines Today
Experts say Budget 2012 is expected to take measures for inclusive growth.17:55
Budget 2012 amid UPA's troubles from allies Headlines Today
Analysts discuss whether Pranab Mukherjee can present a reformist budget, when the UPA government is troubled by its allies, TMA and DMK.2:29
Count down begins for Budget 2012 Headlines Today
Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee leaves for his office for a photo op, as the count down begin for his Budget speech at 11 AM.19:03
'Govt has no political space to raise fuel prices' ET NOW
Expect fresh supply of equity if markets rise strongly, says Amansa Capital.16:39
Budget 2012: Will Pranab make 'Aam Aadmi' smile? India TV
Analysts discuss whether Pranab Mukherjee can bring back smile on the face of the common man.6:18
Budget 2012: A tightrope walk for Pranab Headlines Today
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee is expected to do a tightrope walk, balancing expectations and realities, given the political and economic scenario in the country.3:44
Common man hopes for middle-class-friendly Budget Headlines Today
The common man across the country hopes the Budget will be middle-class friendly.4:27
EPF interest rate cut ahead of Budget India TV
The UPA government has reduced the EPF interest rate to 8.25% from 9.5% for 2011-12, a day before the presentation of Budget 2012.2:04
Budget 2012: Will inflation come down? India TV
Ahead of the Union Budget 2012, the common man wonders whether Pranab Mukherjee will take steps to bring down inflation, or will cause it to rise further.19:25
Budget 2012: The last non-poll budget by UPA Times Now
Pranab Mukherjee is set to present the Union Budget for the seventh time. Will he be pro-reforms, or pro-populism, this time around, given the precariousness of the UPA?47:39
Budget 2012 | Assembly poll results cast a shadow? Headlines Today
Analysts speculate if the results of recent assembly polls, which have weakened the UPA government, affect the Budgetary formulations.8:58
Budget 2012: What is in store for common man Aaj Tak
The common man is eagerly waiting for the Union Budget, which will be presented by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in a while.18:45
Union Budget 2012: A preview Times Now
Analysts speculate what should be the magic formula for the Union Budget 2012.0:00
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