Bumper deal: Middle class cheers as Union Budget exempts income tax for earnings up to Rs 12 lakh

Bumper deal: Middle class cheers as Union Budget exempts income tax for earnings up to Rs 12 lakh

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) In a historic move, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her 8th consecutive Union Budget on Saturday, with a focus on driving growth through four key sectors: Agriculture, MSMEs, Investment, and Exports. In a major relief for taxpayers, Sitharaman announced that individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually will no … Read more

Union Budget: FM exempts basic customs duty on 36 life-saving drugs; boosts medical tourism

Union Budget: FM exempts basic customs duty on 36 life-saving drugs; boosts medical tourism

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced exemptions on basic customs duty on 36 life-saving drugs and also gave a big boost to medical tourism. “Basic customs duty exempted for 36 life-saving drugs, while 6 life-saving drugs will have 5 per cent customs duty,” the FM said, as she … Read more