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Union Budget: Fiscal consolidation, infra spending, sector-specific incentives in focus

31/01/2025 by Arun Jain

New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present Union Budget 2025-26 on Saturday, the government’s focus is expected to be on fiscal consolidation, infrastructure spending, and sector-specific incentives, according to top global brokerages and global financial institutions. According to Jefferies, consumer discretionary spending could be boosted by income tax cuts, … Read more

Focus on water efficient home fixtures for sustainability: Union Minister

27/01/2025 by Arun Jain

New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Adoption of low-flow fixtures and smart sanitary wares in homes and encouraging industries to develop water-efficient products were suggested by experts at a workshop organised by the Ministery of Jal Shakti here on Monday to discuss water use efficiency. Union Minister of Jal Shakti C.R. Patil inaugurated the one-day workshop … Read more

76th Republic Day: ‘Nari Shakti’ in focus as tableaux cross past Kartavya Path (Ld)

26/01/2025 by Arun Jain

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) As India celebrates the 76th Republic Day, the majestic Kartavya Path in the national capital saw India’s rich cultural heritage and its military might on full display, with the country’s top leadership as well as thousands of delegates in attendance. More than 30 tableaux from 16 state governments and Union … Read more

India to play key role in world’s economic growth as Global South comes into focus

26/01/2025 by Arun Jain

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) As the world’s attention turns to the developing countries of the Global South, India’s rapid progress will play a key role in shaping the future of the global economy, according to Amitabh, G20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO. In his address at an event organised by the Association of … Read more