Live updates and discussion on Budget

Propose review of refinancing criteria under Mudra scheme: FM   

Government Contribution at 8.33% in Employee Provident Fund : FM

Will soon announce measures for SME NPAs: Union Budget

FM says target Mudra Loans for Rs 3 lakh crore in FY19

Budget 2018: Jaitley raises institutional credit target for agriculture to Rs 11 lakh crore 

Women contribution to EPF to be reduced to 8% for 1st 3 years: FM #UnionBudget2018

Rs. 16000 crore for Electricity to poor and rural areas.

Committed to further enhancing public investment: FM  

Boost to MSME lending on account of refinancing provisions, says Dhruva 

Employee contribution for Women in Provident Fund reduced.

 Govt provides Rs 5 lakh medical cover per year to 10 crore families 

India may grow 7.2-7.5 percent in H2; on way to becoming 5th largest

FM says NHAI to make use of Toll-Operate-Transfer model & InvITs to mobilise funds