India's finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget 2021 announced the allocation of Rs 3,726 crore for the forthcoming census which will be the first digital census in the country.

Union Budget 2021: Sitharaman announces first digital census; central university in Leh

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a tax filing waiver for senior citizens during the tabling of Union Budget 2021 in the Lok Sabha.

Budget 2021: No ITR filing for senior citizens aged 75 years and above earning only pension

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 said that "National Education Policy got a good reception. Over 15,000 schools to be qualitatively strengthened under National Education Policy."

Indian Finance Minister: Over 15,000 schools to be qualitatively strengthened under NEP

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2021 in Lok Sabha today. FM Sitharaman announced the budget for Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.

FM Sitharaman announces budget for Minimum Government, Maximum Governance

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

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2021 in Lok Sabha today. Finance Minister proposed the recapitalisation of Rs 20,000 crore for PSBs in FY21.

India's Finance Minister announces recapitalisation of Rs 20,000 crore for PSBs in FY21

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

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2021 in Lok Sabha today. Finance Minister announced, seven port projects worth more than Rs 2,000 crore to be offered by major ports in PPP Mode, in FY 2021-2022.

Indian Finance Minister: Seven port projects worth more than Rs 2,000 crore to be offered

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting the Union Budget 2021 in Lok Sabha. FM said, over 13,000 km length of roads at a cost of Rs 3.3 lakh cr has already been awarded under Rs 5.35 lakh cr Bharatmala project of which 3,800 km have been constructed. By March 2022 we'd be awarding another 8,500 & complete an additional 11,000 km of National Highway Corridor.

Indian FM Sitharaman: 8,500 km of highway projects to be awarded in March 2022

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

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Union Budget 2021: Sitharaman announces first digital census; central university in Leh

Budget 2021: No ITR filing for senior citizens aged 75 years and above earning only pension

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

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

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

Major hits and misses from the Union Budget 2021

Key highlights and takeaways from the Union Budget 2021

Reactions pour in after India unveils Budget 2021

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

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

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

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

Indian Finance Minister: Over 15,000 schools to be qualitatively strengthened under NEP

FM Sitharaman announces budget for Minimum Government, Maximum Governance

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

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

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

India's Finance Minister announces recapitalisation of Rs 20,000 crore for PSBs in FY21

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

Indian Finance Minister: Seven port projects worth more than Rs 2,000 crore to be offered

Indian FM Sitharaman: 8,500 km of highway projects to be awarded in March 2022

Indian FM Sitharaman: 8,500 km of highway projects to be awarded in March 2022

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

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