The notice sent to shareholders outlines the resolutions proposed for the EGM and highlights the need to resolve governance and financial issues and shift control away from the founders.

The equity support was intended to aid the Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation in their energy transition projects.

The minister mentioned the government's commitment to the 'Panchamrit' goals and highlighted measures to achieve sustainable and resource-efficient economic growth.

The finance minister proposed to retain the same direct and indirect tax rates, including import duties.

The schemes aim to support slum dwellers and individuals living on rent, enabling them to purchase or construct their own houses.

The finance minister attributed the moderated inflation levels to good macroeconomic stability and robust investments.

The fiscal deficit target for the financial year 2024-2025 has been set at 5.10 per cent of GDP.

Sitharaman also holds the record for the longest budget speech in India's history, when she spoke for 2 hours and 42 minutes in 2020.

PM Narendra Modi announced the launch of the economic corridor in September 2023, which involves India, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, the European Union, France, Italy, Germany, and the US.

The minister said that over the past decade, the Indian economy has undergone a positive transformation.

Paytm Payments Bank is prohibited from accepting new deposits, credit transactions, or top-ups in customer accounts, prepaid instruments, wallets, FASTags, and more after February 29, 2024.

Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti, Power Grid, NTPC, IndusInd Bank, and Sun Pharma were the biggest gainers among the Sensex firms.

Budget 2024: The finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to maintain fiscal prudence while providing incentives for sectors like agriculture and the engines of the economy to stimulate job creation and consumption.

The highest-ever monthly GST collection was recorded in April 2023 at Rs 1.87 lakh crore.

The core sector growth posted a figure of 7.8 per cent in November 2023, which was later revised to 7.9 percent by the commerce ministry on January 31.

The RBI said that customers are permitted to withdraw or utilise balances from their accounts, including savings bank accounts, current accounts, prepaid instruments, FASTags, and National Common Mobility Cards.

Budget 2024 Live Streaming: The budget to be presented will be a vote-on-account, with a full-fledged budget slated for post-Lok Sabha elections in 2024.

The NSE Nifty closed 0.95 per cent higher at 21,725.70, while the BSE Sensex closed 0.86 per cent higher at 71,752.11.

Union Budget 2024: The Economic Survey is an annual report analysing the performance of the economy over the past year and offering insights into its prospects.

The revised rate will be applicable to critical components used in mobile phone assembly, including battery covers, main lenses, back covers, and other mechanical items made of plastic and metal.