Indian Budget

How Union Budget 2023-24 captures the true essence of Amrit Kaal

PM Modi questioned the obsolete way of running an economy, ushered in a digital revolution in India and has showcased to the world that India from being among the "fragile five", is today the world's fifth largest economy in terms of nominal GDP

Budget 2023: Focus on infra and increased capex to give impetus to demand for zinc

Demand for battery energy storage systems will increase research on zinc battery solutions

Budget 2023: Why focus on AI can hasten digitalisation of Indian economy

Emphasis on AI is expected to lead to increased efficiency and effectiveness in various sectors of the economy

Budget 2023: Government taking a studied approach toward cryptocurrency

It is understandable that the government is taking time as the financial systems envisaged in Web3 would alter the way transactions are done and the ramifications would need technological and skill upgrades on the part of the government, banks, and all other stakeholders

Firstpost Podcast | Explained: Union Budget 2023-24

What implications the budget will have on the ordinary people? What will get cheaper, what will get dearer and how would budgetary allocations affect implementation of crucial schemes? Tune in to find out

Budget 2023: Centre's vision for 'Amrit Kaal' is a technology-driven, knowledge-based economy

With emphasis on AI, 5G and technology and a focus on Green Growth, the Union Budget 2023-24 has emphasised on creating opportunities with sustainability. This is a very forward-looking budget and will most certainly help key stakeholders utilise opportunities for higher growth

Budget 2023: Narendra Modi government's first Budget in Amrit Kaal; scales newer heights

Union Budget 2023-24 does well to steer the country clear of global headwinds and recessionary pressures on to a prosperous and inclusive future. However, the effectiveness of implementation remains a challenge

The Bharat Budget: Why this budget marks the transition from India to Bharat

In Budget 2023 there is a push towards collapsing the India-Bharat divide and focusing on not making Bharat, India, but the reverse, making India, Bharat. Not by making it poor but by taking it closer to its indigenous roots

Budget 2023: Striding toward a cashless, inclusive India with UPI and digital public infrastructure

Growing digital payment acceptance with digital infra has given a big boost to digital payments

Budget 2023: Finance Minister pumps for renewable energy but detailing of programmes required

Detailing of some of the programmes outlined in the budget, defining and delivering on the capex outlay in specific projects in a time-bound manner is required to really start realising the ‘Amrit’ the country is looking forward to