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Budget 2026: Sitharaman announces measures to boost animal husbandry, fisheries
In a bid to boost rural incomes and employment opportunities, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a slew of measures for the livestock
Union Budget: No changes in IT rates, slabs; revised ITR filing deadline updated
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, proposed to increase the time limit for filing revised income tax returns (ITR), howev
Biopharma SHAKTI: Stocks in focus after budget 2026
Budget announcement on biopharma aligns with shifting disease burden and pharmaceutical industry response
In her Budget speech, she also proposed to exclude the entire value of biogas while calculating excise duty levy on (biogas) blended CNG (compres
Ms. Sitharaman also announced the setting up of one girls' hostel in every district of the country
Healthcare Budget 2026: From mental health to cheaper cancer drugs, healthcare takes centre stage
The Union Budget 2026-27 signals a major policy shift, focusing on healthcare as a key economic growth driver. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharama
Defense allocation rises to 7.85L crore in Budget 2026
The Indian government has allocated 7.85 lakh crore to the defense sector in the Union Budget 2026. This is a significant increase from last year
Govt plans to monetise real estate assets of CPSEs via dedicated REITs
The government on Sunday proposed to accelerate ecycling of real estate assets owned by Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) through the set
Budget 2026: Major relief for cancer patients as FM Sitharaman waives import duty on 17 medicines
Budget 2026: Realty stocks plunge up to 10% on Budget miss; REITs rally up to 3%
Realty stocks fell sharply after Budget 2026 disappointed the sector with no major incentives, dragging the Nifty Realty index lower. Developers
Budget jitters spark sell-off on Dalal Street: Sensex crashes over 2400 pts, Nifty down 1%
Max Health, Wipro, Sun Pharma, TCS and Dr Reddys Lab traded as major gainers, while Hindalco, Bharat Electronics, Shriram Finance, Coal India and
Union Budget 2026: FM extends tax exemption for lithium-ion battery equipment
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, announced an extension of basic customs duty exemption on capital goods use
Budget 2026: New tax reliefs and penalties announced
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced major reforms in the Budget 2026, aimed at simplifying tax administration and reducing litigati
Budget: Tax holiday till 2047 for foreign cloud firms using data centers in India
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, proposed tax holiday till 2047 for foreign companies that provide cloud ser
Union Budget 2026-27: Lower TCS on foreign education, tours and medical visits
All amounts transferred or remitted become taxable, unlike the exemption limits which were available earlier
Budget 2026: A look at Nirmala Sitharamans longest and shortest Budget speeches
Nirmala Sitharaman delivered her ninth consecutive Union Budget speech, lasting 1 hour and 25 minutes, outlining the fiscal roadmap for 2026-27.
Union Budget 2026: 5 regional medical hubs to be set up to boost medical tourism
New Delhi: Giving an impetus to medical tourism, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed launching a scheme to support state
The Union Budget 2026 speech saw the term Artificial Intelligence (AI) mentioned a record eleven times by the Finance Minister
PFC, REC rallies 6 pc as FM Sitharaman unveils restructuring plan in Budget
New Delhi: Shares of PFC and REC surged up to 6 per cent on Sunday, February 1, after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the restructu
Union Budget 2026 industry reactions LIVE: FM Sitharaman raises STT for futures trading
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth Union Budget in Parliament on Sunday (February 1, 2026)
Union Budget 2026-27: Totally lacklustre, says Congress
The speech was also non-transparent since it gave no idea whatsoever of budgetary allocations for key programmes and schemes, Jairam Ramesh said
How long did Sitharaman's ninth Budget speech last
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered her ninth consecutive Union Budget for FY 2026-27 on Friday.
FM announces major direct tax changes, TDS rules; No change in IT slabs | Budget 2026
Budget 2026: Government to train 20,000 vets, develop 500 water bodies for fisheries
The Finance Minister unveiled plans to boost rural economies. Initiatives will support livestock, fisheries, and high-value agriculture. This inc
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Union Budgetbecoming the first finance minister in India to achieve this mile
Union budget provides big boost to corporate, municipal bond market
Budget 2026 sets 80,000cr disinvestment target for FY27
The Indian government has set a disinvestment target of 80,000 crore for the financial year 2026-27.
Union Budget: National Destination Digital Knowledge Grid to be set up
National Institute of Hospitality aims to connect academia, industry, and government to enhance tourism by improving hospitality management educa
Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced measures to boost exports. Duty-free imports for leather inputs will be allowed.
Budget 2026: Check what gets cheaper in Union Budget this year
Union Budget 2026 Cheaper List: The Budget announced a series of duty cuts and tax rationalisations aimed at easing costs for consumers, exporter
Budget 2026: What becomes cheaper and costlier for you
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget earlier today.
Budget 2026: Sitharaman announces new scheme for Buddhist circuit
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a new scheme to develop a Buddhist circuit in the northeastern region of India.
Budget 2026: FM announces 'Lakpati Didi' Expansion, NIMHANS 2.0 planned in north India
Five major moves from Budget 2026-27 by FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, presented the Union Budget 202627, combining fiscal consolidation with targeted policy
Budget 2026 redraws education roadmap with girls hostels, AI and skills focus
Education Budget 2026: The Union Budget 2026-27 prioritizes education and skills for India's future growth. A new committee will connect educatio
Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman launches Indias Semiconductor Mission 2.0
The new mission will focus on industry-led research and training centres to develop technology and a skilled workforce
Union Budget 2026 political reactions LIVE: Union Budget 2026 a total lacklustre, says Jairam Ramesh
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026 for the ninth straight time
Budget 2026: Check what gets cheaper and costlier in Union Budget this year
Union Budget 2026 Cheaper Costlier List: Several items will become cheaper due to duty cuts. These include overseas tourism packages and energy t
Union Budget 2026 proposes high-speed rail corridors from Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, proposed seven high-speed corridors among various cities, including H
Budget 2026: Medicines for 17 cancers to become cheaper
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's latest Budget has announced major changes in customs duties, especially for medicines.
Trump claims India will buy Venezuelan oil instead of Iranian crude
India had been a major buyer of Iranian oil until 2019, when imports were significantly reduced following the reimposition of US sanctions on Teh
What are the income tax slabs, rates under new & old tax regime after Budget 2026? Check details
Latest Income Slabs FY 2026-2027 after Budget 2026: Taxpayers will continue to pay income tax as per the ongoing income tax slabs that are curren
Indian stocks fell sharply in Sundays special trading session after the Union Budget 2026 raised STT on futures and options. The steep hike in de
Income tax law comes into force from April 1: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Income Tax Act, 2025, will be implemented from April 1, 2026, replacing the existing six-decade
Gold, silver futures continue to fall in India
The yellow metal falls below 1.50 lakh per 10 gm and the white metal slips lower than 2.70 lakh a kg
Union Budget 2026: India set to host first ever Global Big Cat summit
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) was set up last year
Budget 2026-27: India to have 5 medical tourism hubs soon
In the Union Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced plans to set up five medical tourism hubs and launch a Biopharma S
Budget Day jitters: Sensex crashes over 1,300 points
The Indian stock market witnessed a major crash on Wednesday, with the benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty falling sharply.
India's Counterstrike: Budget 2026 arms India with plans to blunt out Trump's tariff attack
Budget 2026 targets export growth and domestic manufacturing. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced measures to simplify customs, reduce
Union Budget: Five Regional Medical Hubs To Be Set Up To Boost Medical Tourism In Country
New Delhi, Feb 1: Giving an impetus to medical tourism, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed launching a scheme to suppor
Union Budget 2026: Government to tax buybacks as capital gains, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The Finance Minister said to incentivize misuse of tax arbitrage, the promoters will pay an additional buyback tax
Union Budget 2026-27: Government proposes launch of Khelo India mission to transform sports sector
On January 31, 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Khelo India school Games at Delhi. It was rebranded as Khelo India Youth Games
Markets slip into red as budget optimism fades, Nifty down over 2%
Market breadth remained negative with 2,294 stocks declining against 1,602 advancing on the BSE, while 200 remained unchanged out of 4,096 stocks
Three birdwatching trails along the Pulicat Lake in Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu border will be developed
Budget 2026: Mental health prioritized as Sitharaman announces 'NIMHANS 2'
In a major push for mental health, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced plans to set up a second National Institute of Mental Health
Budget 2026: 10,000 crore SME fund set up to revive MSMEs
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund in the Union Budget to improve credit access, modernise industrial c
FM Nirmala Sitharaman said there will be no interest liability on taxpayers on the penalty amount for the period of appeal before first appellate
Union Budget 2026: Sitharaman proposes to make your foreign goods orders cheaper
The Union Budget 2026-27 brings good news for individuals importing goods. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a significant reduction
Budget 2026 | FM Sitharaman has a clear message for future direction of Indias banking sector
Union budget increases transaction taxes on derivatives trading
It proposed to raise the securities transaction tax by more than 50% on futures to 0.05% from 0.02% and to 0.15% from 0.01% on options
Budget 2026: Sitharaman targets higher tax revenue in FY27 to boost growth
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has set a significant gross tax revenue target for the 2026-27 fiscal year. This projection relies on sustain
Budget 2026: 20,000cr outlay announced for carbon capture and storage
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a major push for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technology in the 2026 Budget.
Budget 2026: 20-year tax holiday to draw data center investments
In a major move to make India a global digital hub, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a proposed 20-year tax holiday for foreign
Budget 2026: 3 new AIIMS, 1 girls' hostel per district
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a major initiative in the Union Budget 2026-27. The government will build one girls' hostel in
Union Budget 2026: Big push to future ready infra, FM hikes capex by 9%
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a nearly 9 per cent increase in capital expenditure to Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY 2026-27, pri
Indian data centre stocks experienced significant gains following a proposed tax holiday until 2047 for foreign cloud companies. This initiative
Budget 2026: PSU bank stocks plunge up to 6%; Bank of India, BoB lead losses
State-run bank shares plummeted Sunday following the government's announcement of a high-level committee to review the sector for future growth.
Budget 2026 income tax: Top announcements made by FM Sitharaman - check list
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the Union Budget 2026. New rules simplify tax filing and reduce burdens. Key changes include extende
Budget 2026: Foreign companies to get tax-free ride till 2047 for betting on India's data centres
Budget 2026 key announcements for data centres: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a significant tax incentive. Foreign companies offe
Budget announces birth of Indian champions: Small players, big play
Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a 10,000 cr SME Growth Fund in the budget. This initiative aims to boost Indian small a
New Income Tax Act will come into effect April 1, 2026: FM Sitharaman
Ms. Sitharaman added the simplified new I-T rules would also be notified shortly
BSE, Groww, Angel One shares crash 13% as Budget 2026 raises STT on futures and options
Under the Budget 2026 proposals, the STT on futures transactions was increased from 0.02% to 0.05%. The STT on options premium was raised from 0.
Budget 2026: FM announces seven high-speed rail corridors, freight corridors, waterways
Intellect Design Arena shares fall 14% after sharp profit decline despite revenue growth
On a consolidated basis, the financial technology firm reported a net profit after tax of 27.42 crore for the quarter ended December 2025, markin
Union Budget 2026: Centre aims at retaining states tax share at 41% for 202631
Union Budget 2026 The Budget proposes to maintain states' share of central taxes at 41 percent for the next five years. This aligns with Finance
Budget 2026: Sitharaman allocates 40,000cr for electronics component manufacturing
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a major increase in the budget allocation for electronics manufacturing.
Sitharaman announces 'Mahatma Gandhi Gram Samaj' initiative to support khadi
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a major initiative to boost India's traditional craft sector.
Reform Express is on its way, says FM
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, said the Reform Express is on its way and the government will keep the mome
UPI transactions hit record high of Rs 28.33 lakh crore in January
New Delhi: Transactions through the popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI) touched a record Rs 28.33 lakh crore and 21.70 billion in value and
Eight FTAs finalised in last few years, covering 37 developed countries: Goyal
New Delhi: India has finalised eight free trade agreements (FTAs), covering 37 developed countries in the last few years, Commerce and Industry M
Union Budget 2026: India raises overseas individual investment limits in equities under PIS
The Budget 2026 allows non-resident Indians to invest in Indian equities via the Portfolio Investment Scheme, raising individual limits and the o
New income tax act will be effective from April 1
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that the new Income Tax Act will come into effect from April 1, 2026.
Tourism and hospitality stocks rose after the Union Budget 2026-27 announced initiatives to boost medical tourism, skilling, and infrastructure.
Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman announces new scheme for small taxpayers - Details inside
Union Budget 2026: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces a new automated scheme for small taxpayers in the FY27 Budget, enabling lower or nil tax deduc
Union Budget 2026: Govt targets lower debt, backs city regions and social initiatives
Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the India Budget. The Centre's debt-to-GDP ratio will decrease. Rs 5,000 crore i
India Budget 2026-27: Sitharaman unveils initiative for high-quality sports manufacturing
The Union Budget 2026-27 introduces dedicated initiatives for high-quality sports goods manufacturing and research. A scheme will revive 200 indu
Budget 2026 | Big push for medical tourism: FM Sitharaman proposes five regional Ayush hubs
Ms. Sitharaman also called to reduce the TCS on overseas tour programme packages to 2% without any stipulations for amount
