FM Nirmala Sitharaman present Union Budget 2024: Key HIghlights

On 23 July 2024

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GOLD AND SILVER RATE CHANGES

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STANDARD DEDUCTION HIKED

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CUSTOM DUTY ON MOBILE PHONES and chargers reduced

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BUDGET FOR EDUCaTION SECTOR

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIEs

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