Indian Express

Indian Express

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Divestment numbers missed, Budget dials down target

Budgets big push: govt capital expenditure up 27% over last year

Out of the shadow: 30% tax on crypto, RBI to issue its digital currency

Amid deep standoff between Centre and states, Budget bid to bridge divide

MHA budget hiked by 11 per cent, lion’s share of allocation for police

Focus on climate, energy transition across sectors

Heritage kitty gets a 13% increase; ASI gets a third of total outlay

Govt raises credit line for hospitality, industry says expected more

Budget for WCD hiked, but no increase in funds for its flagship scheme

Interest rates to rise as govt borrows more to spend more

Lower subsidy bills, but silent on reform

Betting on growth, wary of ‘disruptions’

ECLGS extended till next fiscal, guarantee cover raised to 5L cr

Surety bonds replace bank guarantees, free up capital

India Inc banks on govt spending before drawing up investment plan

FM call for paradigm change in urban planning ‘opportunity of a lifetime’: Experts

Tax on digital assets ,but crypto see hope 

For EV viability, a battery swapping policy in the offing

In digital banking push, industry eyes rural gains

Govt lays ground for 5G rollout; pushes rural broadband deadline to 2025

Setting the stage for growth 

Measured steps & a leap to spend

Voice the budget didn’t hear 

The missing focus on health 

Letting down the bottom half 

Outlays for PM-Kisan and Fasal Bima schemes flat

In demand, but MGNREGS gets no hike

Co-op societies now on a par with companies: to be taxed at 15 %

Govt focus on digitisation of land records  

As capex push lifts market, metal, steel & cement surge

A new retro amendment: Cess, surcharge are not deduction

Booster for startups: 15% surcharge cap on LTCG, extension on tax benefits

New panel to prepare cities for india at 100

48k cr for universal housing ,focus on EWS and urban middle class

Rs 1,400 crore to implement Ken-Betwa river linking

Fighting Covid stress, mental health strain on priority list

Budget: Combating loss in education a priority, but digital learning outlay sees a dip

Procurement push :capital outlay raised by 10 % 

Five questions: The Budget big picture

(Constitution/Economy)

What is the Budget ? Major highlights of Union Budget 2022-23? And their impact on the economy.

GS 3

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The struggle to spend 

(Economy)

What is the primary metric for evaluating budgets? How much would the government target to bring the fiscal deficit down, and how credible were the numbers? 

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PM ration scheme is the clear winner in Muzaffarnagar seat

(Welfare Schemes) 

Know about the Prime Minister’s Garib Kalyan Yojana, its objectives and achievements.

GS 2

23

In his address, Putin says the US pushing Russia into starting the conflict in Ukraine 

On the junta takeover anniversary strike in Myanmar, concerns worldwide

(IR)

Russia-Ukraine Conflict, Cause of Conflict, Current Situation and what lies ahead?

What has led to a crisis in Myanmar? issues linked to it, how does it affect India’s interest and suggest ways to tackle them.