Union Budget 2014

What we learned from Jaitley's budget: Pre poll promises are hard to keep

The expectation was largely irrational to begin with. Many wanted whatever he and his party promised during its long election campaign to be reflected in the budget.

Budget 2014 for the aam aadmi: What will cost more, what got cheaper

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday presented the Modi government's first budget, doling out income tax sops as well as raising duties on cigarettes, tobacco, and aerated drinks. Here's how it affects you.

Budget reactions live: It isn't possible to have a Cong Mukt Budget, says Chidu

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is set to present the Narendra Modi government's first national budget today in an exercise that will be watched and analysed closely across sectors to ascertain what steps the new government takes to revive the Indian economy and spur growth. Track reactions to Budget 2014 here.

Budget 2014: 'Fiscally prudent' Jaitley okays Rs 200 cr Patel statue, war and police memorials

The Sardar Patel Statue of Unity will cost Rs 2,500 crore eventually, not to mention the initial allocations of Rs 100 crore and Rs 50 crore respectively for the war and police memorials.

Union Budget: Delhi govt awaits funds to complete projects

The need of funds from the Centre has arisen due to poor revenue collection by Delhi government in the first quarter of this year.

Budget 2014: No mindless populism, expect bold decisions, says Jaitley

Indicating that his maiden budget next week will not indulge in 'mindless populism', Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the government would take bold decisions and pursue path of fiscal prudence to revive economy.

Here's what to watch out for in Chidambaram's last budget

Here's what you should be watching out for in the vote on account today.