Uncertainty is here to stay till clarifications emerge on how the Long Term Capital Gains Tax is implemented.

Opinion: What causes the downward spiral of India's stock market

By 2020, around 600 million people are expected to get deployed in newer job roles that do not exist today.

Opinion: National Employment Policy will create robust job market for India

Taxation is something that people definitely don’t agree with, as most of us think that the government is a cumbersome, lethargic and an inefficient beast.

Opinion: Why citizens dislike paying taxes

The meeting was attended by party MPs, a few state ministers, senior TDP leaders and senior bureaucrats.

Alliance with BJP on, says TDP on reports of rift with BJP over 'raw deal' in Union Budget

The Union Budget 2018 set a target of Rs 50 crore for the completion of the project and cover about 40 million cows

Government to assign UID to 40 million cows

The plan is expected to cover around 50 crore people.

Budget 2018: Govt's landmark national health scheme to be implemented from October 2

In the Budget, Jaitley emphasised that his government’s focus is on the agricultural sector and for the benefit of farmers

This year's budget is 'popular, and not populist':  Arun Jaitley

Expressing disappointment over the General Budget, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today alleged that the Centre was "continuing" with its "step-motherly" treatment to Delhi.

Budget 2018: 'Super flop', big 'bluff show', dying declaration of government, says Opposition

Arun Jaitley further announced that in the last three years, the domestic air passenger traffic grew at 18% per annum and our airline companies placed orders for more than 900 aircrafts

Budget 2018: Spicejet hails Jaitley, says it will benefit Indian aviation sector

"This budget gives new wings to the aspirations of the poor, farmers and the middle class. The #NewIndiaBudget will truly empower all sections of society to attain prosperity," he tweeted.

Budget gives new wings to aspirations of poor, says Amit Shah

While addressing an election campaign in poll-bound state Meghalaya he said: 'If we come to power in the centre, we are going to change the structure of GST and simplify it'

If we come back to Centre, we will change GST structure: Rahul Gandhi

In the coming budget, it is necessary that the Finance Minister puts his attention to a strong policy-making group and look at the agricultural policy in a ‘Bottom-Up Fashion’ than the usual ‘Top-Down Fashion’ as has been the case always.

Opinion: Union Budget 2018 needs to end the sorry saga of Indian agriculture

It has been reported by Oxfam that the top 1% of India’s population amassed 73% of the total wealth created in the country last year.

Opinion: Taxing the super rich is how we can revive Indian economy

After the roll out of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) last year, India's economy is expected to post growth of 6.75 per cent in the 2017-18 fiscal year ending in March, which would be the slowest in three years.

Budget 2018: What the insurance sector wants

Subramanian said the that there is a recovery in the economy of the country and hoped for further growth

Chief economic advisor Arvind Subramanian on GST, oil prices & ease of doing business

The BSE Sensex sank about 250 points to end at 36,033.73, while the broader NSE Nifty dropped 80 points to 11,049.65

Sensex, Nifty tumble from record highs ahead of Budget

Rural distress, lack of jobs, and weak private investment are the three issues requiring immediate fiscal attention from the government.

Opinion: Few jobs, rural hardship, weak investment weak spots of Union Budget

Every year the Union Budget is presented by the Finance Minister of the country and is required to be passed by both the Houses to come into effect

Interesting facts about the Union budget

The burgeoning revenue expenditure makes it virtually impossible to make a substantially higher allocation to boost defence manufacturing.

Opinion: Why Defence Sector has no high expectation from Union Budget

During the day-long brainstorming session, the economists are expected to outline areas holding back India's growth prospect

Pre-Budget: Modi to meet economists in closed-door meeting

The budget is likely to have a detailed plan on women's safety, steps include installation of CCTV cameras in ladies coach especially in suburban rail service.

Budget likely to announce several features to strengthen women's safety in Railways

President Ramnath Kovind will address the joint sitting of the two Houses on January 29 and the Economic Survey will be tabled on the same day, Parliamentary Affairs minister Ananth Kumar said.

Union Budget to be presented on February 1

The tourism industry has also demanded?better guidance in help desk and information counters including multiple language guides.

Budget exclusive: Tourism ministry expects Rs 3,000 crore allocation

WION Evening News brief, 5 January 2018

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