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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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Sensex, Nifty, Share Price Highlights: Benchmark indices were trading in sharply negative territory after the Budget proposed taxing buyback for
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
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
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
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
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.'
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
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
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
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
Budget FY27 gives boost to aircraft manufacturing, seaplane initiative
Customs duty exemption for manufacturing, VGF scheme for sea plane operations
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
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
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
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
India Budget 2026: The government aims to raise 47,000 crore from disinvestment and asset monetisation in FY26, shifting focus from targets to im
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
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
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,
Budget 2026: Key sectoral announcements
Capex push, biopharma and electronics manufacturing schemes anchor growth strategy
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-
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
Union Budget FY27: Seven high-speed rail corridors proposed to be developed
New EastWest Freight Link proposed in the Union Budget FY27
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
The Union Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 299 crore for training government employees domestically and internationally. An additional Rs 65 crore is
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Andhra Pradesh Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav said the Budget is the best possible under the present global political turbulence and economic
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
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'
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
Big relief for tariff-affected industry': JK Papers Harsh Singhania on Budget 2026
Budget 2026 in Hindi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026, maintaining unchanged income tax rates and slabs. Key
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
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
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
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
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
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 Centre is launching the Viksit BharatGuarantee for Rozgar Aajeevika Mission (Grameen) with a Rs 95,692.31 crore allocation, replacing the MGN
'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
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 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 Union Home Minister said the Budget reflects the vision of a developed India by 2047 and the roadmap for the next 25 years
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Budget 2026: What is the Section 87A rebate limit under new income tax regime for FY 2026-27?
Budget 2026 bets big on semiconductor chips, raises electronics components outlay to Rs 40,000 crore
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
Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to launch a scheme for the development of Buddhist circuits in six northeastern States
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
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
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
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
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
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
