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Capital Budget

A capital budget outlines an organisation's long-term investments. It details expenditures on assets like buildings and equipment. This budget helps in planning for future growth. It differs from an operational budget, which covers day-to-day expenses. Effective capital budgeting ensures optimal resource allocation. It is crucial for financial stability and strategic development. Businesses and governments use it to guide significant financial decisions.

Ritchie’s Archipelago

Nestled in the pristine waters of the Bay of Bengal, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are renowned for their natural beauty and biodiversity. Among the myriad islands that...

 November 30, 2023

Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment 2023-24

Recently, the Central government approved the allocation of Rs. 56,415 crore to 16 states as part of the "Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment 2023-24" Scheme. This...

 June 27, 2023

UPSC Civil Services (Mains) Examination Management Syllabus

The candidate should make a study of the concept and development of management as science and art drawing upon the contributions of leading thinkers of management and apply...

 December 27, 2022

UPSC Civil Services (Mains) Examination Commerce and Accountancy Syllabus

1. Financial Accounting: Accounting as a Financial Information System; Impact of Behavioural Sciences. Ac-counting Standards e.g., Accounting for'Depreciation, Inventories, Research and'Development Costs, Long-term Construction Contracts, Revenue Recognition, Fixed'Assets,...

 December 27, 2022

Tax & Budget Concepts

A tax is a compulsory payment levied on the persons or companies by the State to meet the expenditure incurred on conferring common benefits upon the people. Tax...

 December 13, 2022

National Capital Goods Policy

The earlier FDI policy on pharmaceutical sector provides for 100% FDI under automatic route in greenfield Pharma and FDI up to 100% under government approval in brownfield pharma....

 December 13, 2022

Annual Financial Statement

Annual Financial Statement shows estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government. The receipts and disbursements are shown under the three parts, in which Government Accounts are kept, viz....

 December 12, 2022

Capital Adequacy Norms

The requirement that banks maintain minimum capital adequacy ratios is an essential component of the prudential regulation of banks. There has been an international harmonization of capital adequacy...

 December 9, 2022

Finance Minister Presents Budget 2020-21 At The Centre

The Union Minister of Finance recently presented the 2020-21 budget.  Variious allocations have been made for diverse sectors, including agriculture, health, education, and infrastructure. Agricultural Provisions For the...

 February 2, 2020

Union Minister Presents India’s Budget 2020-21

The Union Minister of Finance has recently presented the Budget for the fiscal year 2020-21.  Important macroeconomic indicators and changes in taxation in India has been laid out...

 February 2, 2020

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