Union Budget 2020 Live Updates: Nirmala Sitharaman lists 16-point action plan to double farmers' income

The Union Budget 2020 is all set to be tabled in the Lok Sabha on February 1 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The finance minister is expected to put out all available measures to give a boost to failing consumer demand and investment at a time when the economy is reeling under one of its worst slowdowns in decades.
Will the government be able to revive growth with Union Budget 2020? Follow live updates on the Union Budget here
Live Updates
- 1 Feb 2020 12:55 PM IST
Govt proposes to sell a part of its holding in LIC via IPO: Nirmala Sitharaman
- 1 Feb 2020 12:52 PM IST
Insurance cover for a depositor will be raised to Rs 5 lakh from Rs 1 lakh: FM
- 1 Feb 2020 12:50 PM IST
Clean air is a matter of concern in large cities, propose to encourage states to formulate and implement plans to ensure clean air. Allocation for this purpose is Rs 4,400 crore : FM
- 1 Feb 2020 12:50 PM IST
Indian Institute of Heritage and Culture to be established under Ministry of Culture: FM
- 1 Feb 2020 12:48 PM IST
Five archaeological sites to be developed at iconic sites with on-site museums: FM Sitharaman
- 1 Feb 2020 12:22 PM IST
9000 crores for Senior citizens: FM
- 1 Feb 2020 12:21 PM IST
Govt provides Rs 53,700 crore for development and welfare of Scheduled Tribes
- 1 Feb 2020 12:14 PM IST
Conventional energy meters to be replaced by prepaid 'smart meters' in the next three years: FM











