Domestic stock markets gained the most on a budget day since 1997 after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman refrained from announcing any major tax hikes. After touching an intra-day high of 48,764.

Sensex zoomed 2,300 points, Nifty at 14,281 as Dalal Street cheered Budget

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today commended the Union Budget, saying even as it was presented amid unprecedented circumstances

'Focus on this budget was on transparency', says PM Modi in post budget address

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday allocated Rs 4.78 lakh crores for the defence ministry. The total amount includes capital expenditure worth Rs 1.

Highest in 15 years: Govt allocates Rs 4,78 lakh crore to the defence budget for 2021-22

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday unveiled Union Budget 2021-22 that aims to shore up the Indian economy post coronavirus pandemic. In this video, discuss major hits and misses from the Union Budget 2021.

Major hits and misses from the Union Budget 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday unveiled Union Budget 2021-22 that aims to shore up the Indian economy post coronavirus pandemic.

Key highlights and takeaways from the Union Budget 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday unveiled India's budget for 2021-22 with focus on regaining momentum in the aftermath of COVID-19 pandemic. The proposals in the budget are signified by six facets - health and well being, physical and financial capital and infrastructure, inclusive development for the reinvigoration of human capital, innovation (research and development), minimum government and maximum governance.

Reactions pour in after India unveils Budget 2021

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday unveiled Union Budget 2021, that aims to shore up an economy badly-hit by the novel coronavirus pandemic. The budget proposals rested on six pillars: Health and well-being, physical and financial capital and infrastructure, inclusive development for aspirational India reinvigorating human capital, innovation and R&D, minimum government and maximum governance.

From fiscal deficit to capital expenditure: 10 key figures in Union Budget 2021

After presenting the Union Budget 2021, India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said disinvestment will continue with Life Insurance Corporation(LIC) to launch an IPO this year.

Union Budget 2021: We chose to spend big on infrastructure, says India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

After finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2021 on Monday, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in an address to the nation said the Budget was presented amid unprecedented circumstances.

Budget 2021 enhances India's self-confidence, says PM Modi

The BSE Sensex surged over 2,200 points to trade at 48,501 as India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2021 on Monday. Also Follow: Live Updates - Senior citizens exempted from filing ITR Bank stocks rallied with IndusInd Bank being the top gainer, rallying over 10 per cent, followed by ICICI Bank, HDFC, Bajaj Finserv, M&M and SBI.

Union Budget 2021: Sensex surges over 2,200 points as bank stocks soar

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday unveiled Union Budget 2021-22 that aims to shore up the Indian economy post coronavirus pandemic. The Union Budget 2021-22 proposals rest on six pillars: Health and well-being, physical and financial capital and infrastructure, inclusive development for aspirational India reinvigorating human capital, innovation and R&D, minimum government and maximum governance.

Union Budget 2021: Key highlights and takeaways from Nirmala Sitharaman's budget

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget 2021 proposed Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) on certain goods. Watch: The government announced agricultural infrastructure cess of 17.

Union Budget 2021: Sitharaman proposes agricultural infrastructure cess of Rs 2.5 per litre on petrol, Rs 4 on diesel

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday announced that women will be allowed to work in night shifts in all sectors, with adequate safety. Referring to jobs that require employees to work in 24/7 shifts, Ms Sitharaman said that adequate protection would be provided to women working in the night shifts.

Women to be provided adequate protection for night shifts in all sectors: Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday presented her third Union Budget in Parliament, which rests on six pillars – from healthcare to infrastructure. Sitharaman announced a whopping 137% increase in the allocation for health and well being during today’s budget speech.

Union Budget 2021-22: Personal tax untouched; healthcare, infrastructure in focus

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said senior citizens above 75 years of age with only pension income will now be exempted from filing income tax returns.

Union Budget 2021: Senior citizens above the age of 75 years exempted from filing income tax returns

After being praised by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during 'Mann Ki Baat', the Indian cricket team was lauded by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the Budget 2021 speech on Monday.

Union Budget 2021: Nirmala Sitharaman recalls Team India's historic Gabba win in Australia

There is a lot of anticipation from the Union Budget 2021 that will be presented by Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1. The real estate sector, which took a hard hit due to COVID-19, is pinning hopes on the Union Budget to be presented on Monday for easing regulatory norms and for steps which will help in completion of pending projects and sale of build-up houses.

Union Budget 2021: Real estate sector pinning hopes on infrastructure status and tax incentives

The Central Government is likely to increase allocations toward its annual food subsidy spending by 4 to 6 per cent in the Union Budget 2021 to cover the cost of running the world's biggest food welfare programme.

Union Budget 2021: Food subsidy allocation likely to increase by 4-6%

President Ram Nath Kovind today addressed the members of both Houses of Parliament on Friday, a customary speech delivered ahead of the commencement of the Budget session.

No matter how big the challenge is, India will not stop, says President Kovind

Ahead of the budget session of Parliament Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that this decade is very important for the bright future of India. "Today commences the first Session of this decade.

Time to fulfill dreams of freedom fighters, says PM Modi ahead of the Budget session

India is likely to predict economic growth of 11% in the fiscal year beginning April 1 in its annual economic survey later on Friday, a source said, betting on a sharp recovery from the pandemic-induced slump this year.

India's annual economic survey likely to predict 11% economic growth for 2021-22

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has tabled the Economic Survey of India 2021 in the parliament, ahead of the Union Budget on Monday. Sitharaman tabled the Survey after President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address at the start of the Budget Session 2021.

Economic Survey 2021: GDP growth seen rebounding at 11% in 2021-22

India has transformed the short-term trade-off between lives and livelihoods into a win-win in the medium to long-term that saves both lives and livelihoods, the annual economic survey authored by Chief Economic Advisor Krishnamurthy Subramanian said, in its first chapter.

Economic Survey 2021: India's timely lockdown strategy saved more than 1 lakh lives

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday condemned the violence on Republic Day during the farmers' tractor rally. Addressing the joint sitting of Parliament at the start of the Budget Session, the President said that the violence was unfortunate and he was saddened by the insult to National flag and the Republic Day.

President condemns violence on Republic Day, says protests at Red Fort unfortunate