Replying to a general discussion on the Union Budget in Rajya Sabha, the minister said, the Budget for 2022-23 fiscal year, stands for continuity, brings stability to the economy along with predictability of taxation.

"Double digit inflation during UPA-1, UPA-II was indeed 'andhkaal', and coal scam, 2G scam, antrix-devas scam, that all was andhkaal," Sitharaman said.

Introduction of digital currency, investments in the construction of roads, railways, airports, ports, 400 new Vande Bharat trains, rural housing, and no change in income-tax slabs were among key announcements. Let's take a look at what different businesses have to say post-budget announcement.

Priyanka Gandhi, who is spearheading Congress' campaign in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh, asked Nirmala Sitharaman to tender an apology to the people of UP for her 'typical UP-type' remark.

The Government proposed to introduce Digital Rupee, using blockchain and other technologies, to be issued by the Reserve Bank of India starting 2022-23 for more efficient and cheaper currency management system.

Presenting the Budget 2022-23, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman acknowledged that due to the pandemic-induced closure of schools, children, particularly in the rural areas, and those from Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, other weaker sections, have lost almost two years of formal education.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Budget 2022 on Tuesday announcing that digital currency, 5G services will be launched by next year, new Vande Bharat trains but no change in tax slabs. Let's take a look at what a common man needs to know about Modi government's budget.

In another announcement, Finance Minister said that an independent nodal umbrella body will be set up for private players to meet their requirements for testing and new technologies and to get the certification. The overall defence budget of 5,25,166 crore including Rs 1,19,696 crore for defence pensions is an increase of 9.8 per cent compared to last year's total outlay.

The basic personal tax exemption limit in the personal income tax was last revised in 2014. Notably, personal income tax is one of the most keenly awaited announcements in the Budget every year.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sithraman slammed Rahul Gandhi for his 'Zer0 Sum Budget' remark at Modi government saying that she will take criticism but not from someone who hasn't done his homework.

The Delhi Police was allocated Rs 8,654.26 crore in 2021-22.

 The digital university will be built on a networked hub-and-spoke model, with the hub building cutting-edge ICT expertise. The best public universities and institutions in the country will collaborate as a network of hubs and spokes, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated.

In order to provide a level playing field between the co-operative societies and companies, the government proposes to reduce the Alternate Minimum Tax rate for co-operative societies to 15 per cent from the current 18.5 per cent, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced.

On Monday, the Economic Survey highlighted that 33.99 lakh houses were completed in 2020-21 and 26.20 lakh units as of November 25, 2021 under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin (PMAY-G) programme.

Presenting the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the virtuous cycle of investment requires public investment to crowd-in private investment.  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that budget 2022 brings in new hopes and opportunities for the people. It strengthens the economy; it's full of 'more infrastructure, more investment, more growth and more jobs'.

The fiscal deficit or the gap between expenditure and revenue was estimated at 6.8 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP) in the current financial year ending March 31, 2022.    

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented the Union Budget 2022-23 and announced that e-passports will be rolled out this year to enhance the convenience for citizens.

To help the MSME sector become more resilient, competitive and efficient, Nirmala Sitharaman said a Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (programme will be rolled out.

Ahead of the Budget, taxpayers were expecting the announcement of changes in Income Tax slabs and rates.