Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE Updates: India gave priority to protecting the poor during COVID-19, says President Murmu

12:01 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE Youth showing power of innovation across the world says President My government has continuously laid unprecedented emphasis on innovation and entrepreneurship. Today our youth are showing the power of their innovation to the world, said President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of Parliament. 11:59 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE President Murmu lauds government developmental works On one side Ayodhya Dham is being developed and on the other side, a modern Parliament is being constructed. While the redevelopment of Kedarnath Dham and development of the Kashi Vishwanath Dham corridor and Mahakal project are completed, simultaneously medical colleges are being made in every district, said President Murmu. 11:57 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana scheme globally appreciated: President I'm delighted that the government has decided to extend PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana in accordance with the new circumstances. This is the identity of a sensitive and pro-poor government...This scheme is being appreciated across the world, said President Droupadi Murmu 11:50 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE Women empowerment has been at the core of all schemes, says President Murmu Women empowerment has been at the core of all schemes introduced by my govt. Today, we're seeing the success of 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao'. For the first time in the country, no. of women is more than men and the health of women has also improved more than before, said President Murmu. 11:49 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE India gave highest priority to protecting the poor during COVID-19, says President Murmu We've seen that during the COVID-19 period, how living had become difficult for the poor across the world. But, India is one of those countries that gave the highest priority to protecting the lives of the poor and tried to see that no poor in the country sleep on an empty stomach, said President. 11:44 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE Govt is clear that corruption is the biggest enemy of democracy, social justice: President My government is of the clear opinion that corruption is the biggest enemy of democracy and social justice. To seize the property of fugitive economic offenders, my government passed the Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, said President Murmu in Parliament. 11:43 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE 'Garibi hatao' is not just a slogan anymore, says President Murmu 'Garibi hatao' is not just a slogan anymore. My government is working to have a permanent solution to the problems of the poor and empowering them, said President Droupadi Murmu. 11:41 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE 'India's budget will be ray of hope for world,' says PM Modi Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said amid global economic turmoil, India’s Budget will attempt to meet the hopes and aspirations of common citizens and be a ray of hope for the world. Addressing the media ahead of the Budget Session of Parliament, PM Modi said recognised voices in the world of economy were bringing positive messages from all sides. Read More 11:40 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE Why government should put technology at forefront of India's growth story Despite global headwinds, the Indian IT sector has witnessed consistent growth. The rapid digital transformation and fast-paced technology adoption across sectors place us well to become a $5 trillion economy soon. This resilience in the face of adversity, combined with our immense potential, makes us stand out today in the global marketplace. Indian businesses are well-positioned to withstand the turbulent times we live in. This is particularly true of technology businesses, as well as businesses that can unlock the potential of technologically-enabled commercial opportunities. Read More 11:37 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE Benefit of stable, decisive government reaped by us; India in better position compared to other countries, says President Murmu The benefit of a stable and decisive govt is being reaped by us against the biggest crisis in 100 years and in tackling the situation that arose after it, said President Droupadi Murmu to the joint session of Parliament as the Budget Session commences. Wherever there is political instability anywhere in the world, those countries are surrounded by a massive crisis. But due to the decisions my government took in the national interest, India is in a better position as compared to other countries, said President Draupadi Murmu. 11:35 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE The government worked for every section of society without discrimination, says President Murmu My government has worked for every section of society without any discrimination. As a result of the efforts of my government in the last few years, many basic facilities have either reached 100 per cent population or are very close to that target, said President Murmu. 11:28 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE This government gave befitting response on LoC and LAC, says President Murmu From surgical strike to strict action against terrorism, giving befitting response on LoC and LAC, to abrogating Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and abolishing Triple Talaq, this government's identity has been that of a decisive one, said President Murmu. 11:23 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE Government is stable, fearless, decisive, has taken ‘major’ decisions, says President Murmu From abrogating Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir to abolishing Triple Talaq, my government has taken major decisions, said President Droupadi Murmu at the joint session of Parliament. Today, there is a stable, fearless and decisive government in the country that is working towards realising the big dreams, said President Murmu. 11:19 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE Today, India is providing solutions to the world, says President Murmu Today, India's self-confidence is at its highest and the world is looking at her from a different perspective. India is providing solutions to the world, said President Murmu to the joint session of Parliament. 11:19 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE Have to build an India that will not have poverty, says President Murmu That should be an India that will not have poverty, whose middle class will also be prosperous, an India whose youth and women will stand at the front to show a path to society and the country, an India whose youth stays two steps ahead of time, said President Droupadi Murmu. 11:18 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE Have to build an India that will be 'aatmanirbhar', says President Murmu By 2047, we have to build a nation that will be connected to the pride of the past and which will have all the golden chapters of modernity. We have to build an India that will be 'aatmanirbhar' and capable to fulfill its humanitarian duties, said President Murmu at the Parliament. 11:10 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE Budget 2023 will meet hopes, aspirations of common people, says PM Modi Amid the unstable global economic situation, India's budget will attempt to meet the hopes and aspirations of the common citizens, the ray of hope being seen by world glows brighter-for this, I firmly believe that Nirmala Sitharaman will make all efforts to meet those aspirations, said PM Modi. 10:54 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE A look back at some memorable speeches by finance ministers Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present her fifth Budget on Wednesday (1 February) which will lay out the financial statements and tax proposals for the fiscal year 2023-2024. Sitharaman is the second female finance minister to present the Union Budget after Indira Gandhi, who delivered it for the financial year 1970-71. From sharing personal anecdotes to quoting poetry, finance ministers have adopted unique ways to make their speeches more interactive in the recent past. Read More 10:52 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE When will the Economic Survey be presented? The Economic Survey will be tabled on Tuesday after the President’s address at 11 am. 10:49 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE Credible voices from world of economy brings ray of hope, says PM Modi Budget Session begins today and at the beginning itself, credible voices from the world of economy, have brought in a positive message, a ray of hope and a beginning of enthusiasm. Today is important, President will address the joint session of the Parliament for the first time, said PM Modi. 10:48 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE Whole world has its eyes on India, says PM Modi The President's first address to the joint session of Parliament is a matter of pride for our Constitution, and especially for respect of women. The whole world has its eyes on India, said PM Modi at Parliament. 10:35 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE BRS, AAP to boycott President's address to Parliament BRS leader K Keshava Rao has said his party will boycott the President's address to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament to protest against the BJP-led Centre's "failure on all fronts of governance". The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) too said it will boycott the address. The President addresses members of both Houses in the Parliament's Central Hall on the first day of a session. Rao, who is also the Bharat Rashtra Samithi's floor leader in Rajya Sabha, said his party is "boycotting in protest against the failure of BJP-led NDA government at the Centre on all fronts of governance". He said the AAP will also join the BRS in the boycott. PTI 10:22 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE Sonia Gandhi to attend President's address as Kharge, other Cong MPs stuck in Srinagar Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi will attend the President's address to a joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament on Tuesday as party MPs, including Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, are stuck in Srinagar due to delayed flights. Sources said the CPP chairperson will represent the Congress party during President Droupadi Murmu's first address to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament. Several Congress MPs, including Kharge, will not be able to attend the President's address due to delayed flights from Srinagar on account of inclement weather, party leader Jairam Ramesh said. PTI 10:16 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE Expectations running high as Nirmala Sitharaman gears up to present her fifth Budget With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman getting ready to present the last full budget of the Modi 2.0 government, expectations are high that she will meet the demands of all stakeholders, including the common man who is reeling under the price rise. The finance minister has held several rounds of discussions with various stakeholders, and final touches are being given to the Union Budget for 2023-24 which will be unveiled in the Lok Sabha on 1 February. PTI 10:13 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE What would be the theme of the survey? The theme of the Economic Survey is something to watch out for as it encompasses the economic vision of India. The survey is likely to bring forth the points that matter related to India's inflation levels, and mounting pressure on the Indian Rupee due to RBI’s tightening of monetary policy. The theme for last year’s economic survey was the 'Agile Approach.' It was primarily focused on India’s economic response to the COVID-19 crisis.  09:52 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE Inflation in India to come down to 5% in 2023 and 4% in 2024: IMF According to the World Economic Outlook update released by the IMF on Tuesday, about 84 per cent of countries are expected to have lower headline (consumer price index) inflation in 2023 than in 2022. Read More 09:46 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE Inflation in India to come down to 5% in 2023 and 4% in 2024: IMF Inflation in India is expected to come down from 6.8 per cent in the current fiscal year ending 31 March to 5 per cent the next fiscal, and then drop further to 4 per cent in 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday. Read More 09:40 (IST) Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE Nirmala Sitharaman to present Economic Survey in Parliament Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey in the Parliament after President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint sitting of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. The pre-Budget document is prepared by the Economic Division of the Finance Ministry’s Department of Economic Affairs under the supervision of the Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran. Budget 2023 Expectations LIVE Updates: The wait for the annual national Budget is almost over as the Union government is set to table the Economic Survey on Tuesday. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the pre-Budget document in the Parliament after President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint sitting of the two houses of Parliament. The Economic Survey document, prepared by the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance and formulated under the supervision of the chief economic adviser V Anantha Nageswaran, will give insights into the state of the economy and various indicators in the current financial year 2022-23 (April-March) and outlook for the next year. The Economy Survey may also give some idea about the tone and texture of the actual Budget for 2023-24, to be presented on Wednesday. The first economic survey reportedly came into existence in 1950-51, when it used to be a part of the budget documents. In the 1960s, it was separated from the Budget documents and presented day prior to the Union Budget. The most important feature which many will look out for is its central theme. Last year’s central theme was ‘Agile Approach’, which put emphasis on India’s economic response to the Covid-19 Pandemic shock. The preface of the Economic Survey 2022 stated that the “Agile approach” was based on feedback loops, real-time monitoring of actual outcomes, flexible responses, safety-net buffers and so on. Along with the sectoral chapters, the Survey document also adds new need-based chapters that need focus. The Economic Survey tabled in 2022 projected India’s GDP growth of 8.0-8.5 per cent in 2022-23, which the government felt will be supported by widespread vaccine coverage, gains from supply-side reforms and easing of regulations, robust export growth, and availability of fiscal space to ramp up capital spending. Budget 2023 is likely to be the last full Budget of the Modi government in its second term with the next Lok Sabha election due in April-May of 2024. Like the previous two Union Budgets, Union Budget 2023-24 will also be delivered in paperless form. The Budget documents will be available on the ‘Union Budget Mobile App’ on both the Android and Apple OS platforms after the completion of the Budget Speech by the Finance Minister. The formal exercise to prepare the annual Budget for the next financial year (2023-24) commenced on 10 October. The first part of the session will be held from January 31 and will go on till February 13. The Parliament will reconvene after a recess for parliamentary committees to discuss the demand for grants of various ministries. The second part will begin on March 13 and will continue till 6 April. Read all the Latest News , Trending News ,  Cricket News , Bollywood News , India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram .