The World Bank has estimated India’s GDP (Gross Domestic Product) growth to be in the range of 7.5 to 12.5 per cent during FY 2021-22 (FY 22). For the fiscal year 2020-21 ending on Wednesday, GDP contraction is estimated at 8.

India’s GDP growth estimated to be in the range of 7.5-12.5%: World Bank

A day after finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2021, the BSE Sensex rose over 1,300 in early trade today and then dipped to settle over 1,000 points to settle at 49,635.

Day after Budget, Sensex surges 1,300 points; Nifty tops 14,500

According to Central Statistics Office, India's economy is expected to contract 7.7 per cent in the current financial year ending in March as finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman gets set to present the Union Budget 2020-21 on February amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Union Budget 2021: India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman may increase spending on infrastructure and boost manufacturing

Facing criticism over the economic slowdown, Bharatiya Janata Party chief JP Nadda has directed party leaders to reach out to experts and masses to create awareness on the Union Budget's pro-people policies announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi government.

After Citizenship Amendment Act, BJP to reach out to masses to publicise 'pro-people Budget'

During the Union Budget announcement on February 1, Twitter witnessed 11 lakh related tweets between January 30 and February 3, 2020. According to Twitter, The Economic Survey, which was also released during the same, also continued to trend on the website for a while.

Twitter recorded 11 lakh-Budget related tweets between Jan 30-Feb 3

On February 1, 2020, the Union Finance Budget was introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Finance Minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman. Before the introduction of the budget, the main issues concerning the economy were the decline in consumer spending and investments.

Union Budget 2020: Government has taken bold steps to put economy back on track

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram stated that the Union Budget was one that lacked a narrative similar to a movie which bombed after its first show. He said that the news on Budget had disappeared from media discussions just after two days of it having been tabled.

P Chidambaram likens Budget to flop movie; suggests steps for growth revival

Indian stock indexes closed higher on Monday, as auto and consumer shares gained and helped the markets recover from the previous session's bruising selloff as a reaction to the federal budget.

Sensex, Nifty close higher after budget-driven slide; consumer stocks shine

The state of Indian economy reflected in India's GDP to the growth of 4.8 per cent in 2019-20, and its projected GDP growth as per IMF at 5.8 per cent for 2020-21, coupled with the rise in fiscal deficit to 3.

Budget 2020: Here's what's in store for the Defence sector

India is in the midst of a slowdown. The expectations were high from this year's budget. Can this budget revive India's economic growth? WION's Palki gets you the WION Edit.

WION Edit: Decoding the 2020 Budget | Gravitas

Does the Budget meet the needs of India's defence modernisation plan? How much aid is India giving to its neighbours this year? WION's Palki tells you what the budget says about India's foreign & defence policy?

Gravitas: What does the Budget say about India's Foreign & Defence policy?

Individuals having an annual salary income of over Rs 13 lakh and availing deductions of up to Rs 2 lakh will save on their tax outgo if they opt for the new tax regime proposed in the Budget, government sources said on Sunday.

Individuals earning salary of over Rs 13 lakh a year to save under new tax regime

Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar expressed surprise over the stock market reacting negatively on the Budget proposals, saying investors probably expected some big bang reforms and ignored the initiatives towards investment and growth.

Stock market's reaction on Budget surprising: Niti Aayog vice chairman

finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the budget for the upcoming fiscal starting April 1, 2020. Though budget brought joy to some sections, it has not really lived up to the expectations of the common man or market investors.

Annual Financial Statement and Common man

Taxpayers will now be able to avail a lower income tax rate on various slabs by foregoing certain deductions and exemptions, Sitharman announced in the budget. The new regime will be optional and those who want to stick to claiming deductions will be allowed to do so.

What will a taxpayers' charter mean?

India Budget 2020: Will personal tax bring substantial savings?

The Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting Union Budget for FY 2020-21. This is the second budget for Sitharaman, who became the second woman finance minister after Indira Gandhi to do so in the history of independent India. This is the Budget to boost income and enhance the purchasing power of the people. This budget aims to address hopes and aspirations of all sections of India, said Finance Minister Sitharaman.

Can Indian government revive consumer confidence in Union Budget 2020?

The Modi government presented its 7th budget today. What's in it for you? WION's Palki brings you the five major highlights of this budget.

2020 Budget: What's in it for you? | Gravitas

The Budget didn't just make the news for the announcements. The Finance Minister used quotes and poems from several languages. She made news for what she wore. WION's Palki brings you some standout moments from the budget speech.

2020 Budget: The longest ever budget speech | Gravitas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the second Union Budget of Modi-2.0 government earlier in the day.

Union Budget 2020 will bolster income and investment; bring vitality in financial system: PM Modi

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will on Saturday present the budget of the second term of the Narendra Modi government. This will also be the second budget for Sitharaman, who became the second woman finance minister after Indira Gandhi to do so in the history of independent India.

Nirmala Sitharaman to present budget in Parliament today

What was the reaction to the budget? The government is confident that this budget will deliver growth. How are businesses and investors reacting? WION's Palki gets you a report.

Gravitas: The reactions to the 2020 Budget

Major announcements are made on budget day. But, has any progress been made? How are some of the government's flagship initiatives performing? WION's Palki analyses the progress of 5 major government initiatives.

2020 Budget: Is the government living up to its promises? | Gravitas

The Finance Minister covered a lot of ground in her speech. But what was in it for the common man? WION's Palki decodes this year's budget for you.

Gravitas: Budget 2020 and the common man

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