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Budget 2026: 9,200cr allocated for LPG connections to poor households

The Indian government has allocated 9,200 crore in the 2026 budget to provide Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) connections to poor households.

NewsBytes 1 Feb 2026 4:41 pm

Union Budget allocates Rs 6,000 crore for Census 2027

New Delhi: The Union Budget on Sunday, February 1, allocated Rs 6,000 crore for Census 2027, with the 16th edition of the mega population head co

The Siasat Daily 1 Feb 2026 4:40 pm

Govt raises defence spending to Rs 7.85 lakh crore

New Delhi: India on Sunday, February 1, set aside Rs 7,84,678 crore as defence outlay for 2026-27 over the current fiscals allocation of Rs 6.81

The Siasat Daily 1 Feb 2026 4:39 pm

A Budget for health, capability, and global responsibility

The Union Budget 2026 underscores a commitment to building strong institutions, nurturing human capital, and creating systems that serve both pre

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 4:39 pm

Only 8% of Budget allocated for climate fight

India's Union Budget 2026-27 has come under fire for its inadequate response to the growing climate crisis.

NewsBytes 1 Feb 2026 4:38 pm

How does the Union Budget 2026 affect common people?

The Union Budget 2026, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, offers selective relief across sectors, while raising taxes on certain i

The Siasat Daily 1 Feb 2026 4:36 pm

Budget 2026: Infrastructure push sets the stage for a real estate revival

Union Budget 2026 reinforced Indias infrastructure led growth strategy with higher capital expenditure, de risking mechanisms and improved connec

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 4:32 pm

Stock Market Highlights: Sensex plunged 1546.84 pts or 1.88% to close at 80,722.94, and Nifty 50 dragged 495.20 pts or 1.96% to settle below 25,000 mark at 24,825.45; STT on futures contracts increased from 0.02% to 0.05% in Budget

Sensex, Nifty, Share Price Highlights: Benchmark indices were trading in sharply negative territory after the Budget proposed taxing buyback for

The Hindu Businessline 1 Feb 2026 4:30 pm

Your stock buybacks will now be taxed as capital gains

In a major policy shift, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed taxing the proceeds of stock buybacks as capital gains instead of divid

NewsBytes 1 Feb 2026 4:29 pm

Budget 2026 boosts outbound tourism with lower TCS and skill initiatives

New initiatives include creating a National Institute of Hospitality, upskilling 10,000 guides at iconic sites, and establishing a National Desti

The Hindu Businessline 1 Feb 2026 4:29 pm

Budget 2026-27 targets rural diversification with fisheries, livestock initiatives

Budget 2026-27 introduces a significant package for livestock, fisheries, and high-value agriculture. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announc

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 4:29 pm

Leather exporters get relief in Union Budget 2026

In a bid to boost India's leather exports, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed duty-free imports of certain specified inputs in Unio

NewsBytes 1 Feb 2026 4:28 pm

Budget 2026: Khelo India Mission launched to boost sports

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the launch of a new initiative called the 'Khelo India Mission.'

NewsBytes 1 Feb 2026 4:28 pm

ITC falls 3%: A key change to tobacco taxation in Budget fine print making investors nervous?

ITC shares fell nearly 3% during the Budget-day session as investors reacted to the December cigarette tax overhaul kicking in from February 1 an

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 4:25 pm

Budget 2026: Experts flag STT hike concerns, support long-term structural reforms

Measures to attract foreign investment, including higher PMS limits for NRIs, drew positive response, while market innovations like total return

The Hindu Businessline 1 Feb 2026 4:17 pm

Gen Z budget: Sitharaman takes the boring out of budgeting

Budget 2026-27 embraces younger Indians' priorities. It recognizes the creative economy, promoting careers in animation and gaming. Tourism shift

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 4:17 pm

Sensex down over 1,500 points after Budget, but 27 stocks drawing attention

Indian equities fell sharply after Union Budget 2026, with the Sensex dropping nearly 1,600 points. However, infrastructure focused announcements

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 4:15 pm

Budget FY27 gives boost to aircraft manufacturing, seaplane initiative

Customs duty exemption for manufacturing, VGF scheme for sea plane operations

The Hindu Businessline 1 Feb 2026 4:15 pm

Tax holiday for GIFT City businesses doubled to 20 years

It also proposed that the business income of units from IFSC after the expiry of period of deduction will be taxed at rate of 15 per cent

The Hindu Businessline 1 Feb 2026 4:14 pm

NCRTC allocation dips about 25% to over Rs 2,000 crore in Union Budget

The Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated over Rs 2,000 crore to NCRTC for the RRTS project, a decrease from previous years. This funding aims to de

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 4:11 pm

New vs Old Tax Regime after Budget 2026: Which income tax regime should you choose for FY 2026-27? Tax rates, slabs explained

Union Budget 2026 maintains the existing income tax framework, with the new regime offering tax-free income up to Rs 12 lakh for individuals. Whi

The Times of India 1 Feb 2026 4:10 pm

SEZs to boost domestic sales as Budget eases duty norms

Industry awaits clarity on eligibility and caps; level-playing field to be ensured for units operating outside the SEZs in the domestic market

The Hindu Businessline 1 Feb 2026 4:09 pm

Union Budget 2026: Sitharaman fully committed to privatisation drive, says all approved disinvestments to go through

India Budget 2026: The government aims to raise 47,000 crore from disinvestment and asset monetisation in FY26, shifting focus from targets to im

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 4:08 pm

Fiscal prudence a positive, markets spooked by STT and borrowings: Amitabh Chaudhry

The Union Budget has drawn mixed market reactions. Amitabh Chaudhry sees stability and continuity as positives. Focus areas include pharmaceutica

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 4:08 pm

Rupee near 92: Why are analysts pricing in more currency slump after the Budget?

The Economic Survey had earlier flagged risks from the external sector, including volatile capital flows and global financial tightening. Analyst

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 4:05 pm

Defence, education, railways, income tax & more: 10 big announcements in Union Budget 2026

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27, her ninth consecutive, with major announcements across defence, railways,

The Times of India 1 Feb 2026 4:04 pm

Budget 2026: Key sectoral announcements

Capex push, biopharma and electronics manufacturing schemes anchor growth strategy

The Hindu Businessline 1 Feb 2026 4:03 pm

Budget aims to boost India's animation, content creation with 250-crore investment

The Union Budget allocates 250 crore to set up AVGC content creator labs across 15,000 schools and 500 colleges, aiming to formalize Indias fast-

Livemint 1 Feb 2026 4:02 pm

Union Budget 2026: No change in gold, silver import duties

The Indian government's Budget 2026 has kept the customs duty rates for gold and silver imports unchanged.

NewsBytes 1 Feb 2026 4:02 pm

India budget 'tactical', not 'breakthrough', Moody's Ratings says

The economy is forecast to grow 7.4% in the current financial year, with inflation likely to be near 2%. The fiscal deficit for the year is set t

The Hindu Businessline 1 Feb 2026 4:00 pm

Union Budget 2026: Agriculture culture gets 1.62 trillion allocation

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a budget allocation of 1,62,671 crore for the agriculture sector in the Union Budget 2026.

NewsBytes 1 Feb 2026 3:55 pm

Nothing concrete on affordable housing in Union Budget 2026: Realtors apex body CREDAI

The association, however, welcomed the government's focus on creation of infrastructure, which would benefit the Indian property sector

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 3:55 pm

Budget 2026: Who gains and loses in Indias infrastructure push, derivatives tax

Indias latest budget outlines big spending on infrastructure and manufacturing, creating clear winners in pharma and electronics, even as higher

The Hindu Businessline 1 Feb 2026 3:54 pm

Budget 2026: IndiaAI mission gets 1,000cr allocation

In the Union Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a 1,000 crore allocation for the IndiaAI Mission.

NewsBytes 1 Feb 2026 3:52 pm

Union Budget FY27: Seven high-speed rail corridors proposed to be developed

New EastWest Freight Link proposed in the Union Budget FY27

The Hindu Businessline 1 Feb 2026 3:50 pm

Union Budget 2026-27: Seems to have missed the ball, Shashi Tharoor slams with cricketing analogy

Shashi Tharoor asserted that the biggest unanswered question remains jobs, noting that there was little in the Budget speech to indicate how empl

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 3:49 pm

Union Budget 2026 increases FY27 capital expenditure to 12.2 lakh crore, 4.4% of GDP

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said significant increase in capital expenditure allocation is aimed at continuing the momentum

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 3:48 pm

Nothing for the common man, Bengal in directionless Budget: Mamata

TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee accused the Centre of seeing people of West Bengal as Bangladeshis, as he lambasted the Finance

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 3:47 pm

Rs 4,551 cr for I&B Ministry; boost for Prasar Bharati and community radio movement

Funds support broadcasting infrastructure, AIR digitalisation and DTH upgrades

The Hindu Businessline 1 Feb 2026 3:46 pm

Union Budget 2026: Allocation to AYUSH Ministry sees 20% rise

The government has also announced the setting up of three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda to strengthen research in the field

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 3:41 pm

Budget 2026: 2,000cr incentive scheme announced for UPI, RuPay cards

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a 2,000 crore incentive scheme for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and RuPay debit card.

NewsBytes 1 Feb 2026 3:38 pm

Union Budget 2026: Govt eases compliance for NRIs in property and investmentsexplained

The Union Budget 2026-27 brings significant relief for NRIs and overseas investors. Property transactions for non-residents will see simplified T

The Times of India 1 Feb 2026 3:37 pm

UPI transactions hit record 21.7 billion in January

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has set a new record with 21.7 billion transactions worth 28.33 lakh crore in January 2026, according to dat

NewsBytes 1 Feb 2026 3:36 pm

Budget 2026: Centre earmarks Rs 299 crore for training of babus, Rs 65 crore outlay for administrative reforms

The Union Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 299 crore for training government employees domestically and internationally. An additional Rs 65 crore is

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 3:33 pm

Budget 2026: Delhi Police gets Rs 12,503 crore allocations

Delhi Police receives a significant budget boost for 2026-27. The Union Budget allocates Rs 12,503.65 crore, a 4.79% rise. These funds will suppo

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 3:32 pm

Budget touches upon govt's aim to create big home-grown accounting firms

She also said that the separate accounting requirement based on ICDS will be done away with from the tax year 2027-28

The Hindu Businessline 1 Feb 2026 3:29 pm

What is 'orange economy' Sitharaman mentioned in Budget speech

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced new measures to support India's Orange Economy, also known as the creative economy, in the Unio

NewsBytes 1 Feb 2026 3:23 pm

STT hike to lift derivatives costs amid concerns of liquidity and volumes

Higher transaction tax on futures and options aims to cool speculation, but may pressure brokers and active traders

The Hindu Businessline 1 Feb 2026 3:23 pm

A.P.s Budget boost rare earth corridor, high-speed rail

The Ministry of Mines found significant reserves of rare earth elements in Andhra, and in 2024, some blocks were given to the State government fo

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 3:23 pm

Budget 2026 puts focus on manufacturing to boost economic growth

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled the Union Budget for 2026, focusing on the manufacturing sector to drive economic growth

NewsBytes 1 Feb 2026 3:20 pm

Space Budget Rises For 2026-27: Capital outlay climbs for new missions; industry role expands

India's space program receives a significant boost with a Rs 13,705.6 crore allocation for 2026-27, a jump driven by increased capital expenditur

The Times of India 1 Feb 2026 3:20 pm

STT bombshell hits Dalal Street: Top 10 laggards in Sundays Budget special trading session

Indian stocks slumped in Sundays special Budget session after the sharp STT hike on futures and options triggered heavy selling. MCX, Hindustan C

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 3:18 pm

Budget 2026 reflects clarity of thought, compassion, conviction: Andhra Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav

Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav said the Budget is the best possible under the present global political turbulence and economic

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 3:17 pm

Budget 2026: Who gains or loses in India infrastructure push, derivatives tax?

India's federal budget unveils a massive $133 billion investment for infrastructure and manufacturing. The plan aims to boost sectors from textil

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 3:17 pm

Budget 2026: Healthcare allocation crosses 1 trillion for first time

In a major boost to the nation's healthcare sector, the Union Budget for 2026-27 has allocated 1,04,599 crore. This is the first time that India'

NewsBytes 1 Feb 2026 3:13 pm

Budget 2026: CCUS push with Rs 20,000 crore outlay to help decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors

India's Union Budget allocates Rs 20,000 crore for carbon capture technology. This initiative will boost decarbonization in key industries like p

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 3:13 pm

Budget 2026 PDF in Hindi and English: Direct links to download the FM Sitharaman's speech and highlights

Budget 2026 in Hindi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026, maintaining unchanged income tax rates and slabs. Key

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 3:06 pm

Union Budget 2026 lacks policy vision, offers no solutions, says Mallikarjun Kharge

Rahul Gandhi said the Union Budget for 2026-27 is blind to Indias real crises, and highlighted how the youth are without jobs, manufacturing is f

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 3:06 pm

Budget 2026: Government proposes integrated programme to boost textile sector

A National Handloom and Handicraft programme has been proposed to integrate and strengthen existing schemes and ensure targeted support for weave

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 3:04 pm

Union Budget 2026-27 highlights: Key announcements from FM Nirmala Sitharamans speech

Our government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has decisively and consistently chosen action over ambivalence, reform over rhetoric and peo

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 3:02 pm

FM proposes one-time measure to facilitate sales from SEZs to domestic market at concessional duty

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a special measure for SEZ manufacturing units. Eligible units can now sell products to the domestic

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 3:01 pm

Budget 2026: Over Rs 95,000 crore allocated for VB-G RAM G, MGNREGA gets Rs 30,000 crore

A significant financial boost is coming for rural development. The new Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar Aajeevika Mission (Grameen) or VB-G RAM

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 2:57 pm

Budget 2026: Gold, Silver prices movements post Budget

Gold, silver remain under pressure; traders attribute decline to global macro factor, rather than Budget announcements

The Hindu Businessline 1 Feb 2026 2:57 pm

Union Budget 2026: Rs 95,692.31cr allocated for VB-G RAM G, Jal Jeevan Mission outlay raised to Rs 67,670cr

The Centre is launching the Viksit BharatGuarantee for Rozgar Aajeevika Mission (Grameen) with a Rs 95,692.31 crore allocation, replacing the MGN

The Times of India 1 Feb 2026 2:56 pm

'Historic' Budget reflects aspirations of 140 crore Indians: PM Modi

PM Modi said this year's budget presents an ambitious roadmap to give new momentum to the 'Make in India' and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiatives

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 2:55 pm

Union Budget 2026: Paytm shares surge 9%. Heres whats driving the rally

Paytm shares jumped sharply after Budget 2026 announced a significantly higher incentive allocation for UPI and RuPay, boosting sentiment around

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 2:54 pm

Rs 1,102 crore allocated in Budget for ministers' salaries, entertainment of state guests, ex-governors

The Union Budget 2026-27 earmarks Rs 1,102 crore for key government offices. This includes substantial funds for the Council of Ministers, the Pr

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 2:53 pm

Union Budget 2026: Will bolster Indias global image as attractive investment destination, says Amit Shah

The Union Home Minister said the Budget reflects the vision of a developed India by 2047 and the roadmap for the next 25 years

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 2:51 pm

Budget 2026: Buyback tax reset to align payouts with capital gains regime

Budget removes earlier distortions in buyback taxation, easing compliance for investors while tightening promoter treatment

The Hindu Businessline 1 Feb 2026 2:50 pm

Budget 2026: Roads and highways allocation rises to Rs 3.10 lakh crore

The government is significantly boosting funds for roads and highways. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways receives Rs 3.10 lakh crore fo

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 2:47 pm

Gokaldas Exports posts Rs 15 crore Q3 profit, sees sequential recovery despite US tariff impact

Gokaldas Exports posted 15 crore Q3 FY26 profit, up 81% sequentially, hinting recovery despite global headwinds. Yearly profit fell on US tariffs

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 2:45 pm

Budget 2026-27 focuses on skilling and upskilling across healthcare and tourism

Union Budget, presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, shows 62% increase in budgetary allocation to the ministry of skills de

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 2:43 pm

Budget 2026: Sitharaman backs private developers with new Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund

Union Budget of India 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced a groundbreaking Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund designed to em

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 2:41 pm

Union Budget 2026: What is in store for women?Find out here

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-2027 on Sunday, February 1, broadening the Nari Shakti vision with Rs 4.49 la

The Siasat Daily 1 Feb 2026 2:40 pm

Hotter, drier February looms over India, putting winter crops at risk

India faces a warmer and drier February after an unusually warm January. This weather pattern poses risks to key winter crops like wheat, rapesee

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 2:40 pm

Silver Price Today February 1: Latest Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai & Bengaluru

1 kg Silver price as reported today, February 1, 2026 across Indian cities

The Hindu Businessline 1 Feb 2026 2:40 pm

Budget 2026: No allocation for Chabahar port project in Union Budget

India has not allocated funds for the Chabahar port project in its Union Budget. This move comes as the US has imposed sanctions on Iran. India h

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 2:39 pm

Budget 2026 trims food, fertiliser and fuel subsidy outgo by 4.47% in FY27

The government's annual subsidy expenditure on food, fertilizer, and fuel is projected to decrease by 4.47% to Rs 4,10,495 crore in FY27. This re

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 2:39 pm

Union Budget rolls out roadmap to digitise heritage and open up archaeological sites

Finance Minister announced National Destination Digital Knowledge Grid to document all places of significance

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 2:38 pm

Explained: What the STT hike on derivatives means for futures and options traders?

Union Budget 2026 raised securities transaction tax on futures and options, increasing trading costs across Indias derivatives market. The move t

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 2:37 pm

FM Sitharaman proposes 'East Coast Industrial Corridor', 5 tourism destinations in 'Purvodaya' States in Union Budget

Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to launch a scheme for the development of Buddhist circuits in six northeastern States

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 2:34 pm

Budget 2026: Govt to increase duty-free limit for seafood, leather exports

New Delhi: The government on Sunday proposed an increase in the duty-free import limit for specified inputs used in the export of processed seafo

The Siasat Daily 1 Feb 2026 2:34 pm

Budget 2026 'tactical', not 'breakthrough', Moody's Ratings says

Moody's Ratings described India's annual federal budget as tactical rather than a breakthrough. While planned fiscal consolidation will narrow th

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 2:33 pm

Sensex, Nifty slide as Budget hikes commodity trade tax

Mumbai: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Sunday, February 1, trade after the Budget proposed to raise Securities Transa

The Siasat Daily 1 Feb 2026 2:32 pm

Govt to train 20,000 vets, push fisheries: Sitharamans Budget 2026

New Delhi: In a major push to diversify rural incomes and create employment opportunities beyond traditional farming, Finance Minister Nirmala Si

The Siasat Daily 1 Feb 2026 2:31 pm

India Budget 2026: Affordable housing allocation rises, but industry left wanting more

The Union Budget 2026-27 has boosted funding for government housing initiatives. However, the affordable housing sector did not receive new secto

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 2:31 pm

Union Budget 2026: Govt to set up SHE Marts for women entrepreneurs

New Delhi: Building on the success of the Lakhpati Didi scheme, community-owned retail shops will be set up for the women entrepreneurs from self

The Siasat Daily 1 Feb 2026 2:29 pm