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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
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.
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: Not a big-bang budget, but a build-better one
Budget 2026-27 prioritises durable growth through manufacturing, infrastructure and MSMEs, eschewing headline-grabbing tax giveaways for stabilit
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
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
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
Defence allocation hiked by 15% to 7.84 lakh crore amid rising security concerns
Defence Secretary RK Singh told businessline that the Ministry of Finance has agreed tothe unprecedented hike in the budget sought by the Ministr
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'
Big relief for tariff-affected industry': JK Papers Harsh Singhania on Budget 2026
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
Indian markets plunged post Union Budget 2026 as Sensex fell sharply on higher trading taxes and weak FPI cues. Despite near term shock, analysts
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
Decoding Budget 202627 | What the numbers mean
Our reporters join us live to decode the Union Budget 202627. We break down sector-wise allocations, policy signals, and what the budget means fo
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
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
Infra gets a leg up in Budget 2026-27
The government is launching an Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund to support lenders and boost private developer confidence. Capital expenditure
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
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
Union Budget 2026: How NDA parties, opposition reacted
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27, increasing capital expenditure to Rs 12.2 lakh crore. The Rs 53.5 lakh cr
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 '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
For FY27, the Government of India has 60 crore in grants to Bangladesh, up from 34.48 crore in the revised estimates for FY26
Defence allocation hiked by 20% to 7.84 lakh crore amid rising security concerns
Defence Secretary RK Singh told businessline that the Ministry of Finance has agreed tothe unprecedented hike of 20 per cent in the budget sought
FM brings IT services under single category in Union Budget: What this means for IT companies
Union Budget 2026 designates 'Information Technology Services' as a single category for IT companies, including software development, IT-enabled
AVGC Content Creator Labs in 15,000 secondary schools and 500 colleges
The Finance Minister said this is being done to support the growth of Indias Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) sector which is
Budget 2026 Reactions Live Updates: Budget 'futuristic', focuses on sustainable growth, says PM Modi
Union Budget 2025 Reactions Live Updates: Find here all the Budget 2026, Market, Political, Industrial reactions at businessline.
Dedicated rare earth corridors in TN, Kerala, would promote mining: CII
The Union Budget 2026 proposal towards establishment of Rare Earth Corridors would help promote mining, processing, research and manufacturing an
Union Budget 2026: Full text of Nirmala Sitharaman's speech; download PDF
Presenting the 2026-27 Budget, the Finance Minister outlined a vision for Viksit Bharat, emphasizing sustained growth, structural reforms, and ci
The Budget also proposed changes in taxation of buybacks, which involves companies repurchasing their own shares from existing shareholders usual
Budget Reaction: Nifty 500 down 1%; top 20 stocks that slumped the most
The sharpest early losses were concentrated in a handful of pockets
Biocon Biologics sees Biopharma SHAKTI as major boost for Indias biosimilar ambitions
India's biopharmaceutical sector receives a significant boost with the Union Budget's 10,000 crore Biopharma SHAKTI programme. This initiative ai
Union Budget 2026: Duty-free import limit raised for seafood, leather export inputs
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled measures to boost India's export sectors. Duty-free import limits for processed seafood and leather/
Emphasis on biologics, biosimilars is timely: Dr Reddys Chairman Satish Reddy
The addition of new NIPERs and the upgrading of existing ones will expand opportunities for advanced scientific education and skills development,
Budget 2026: Community-owned SHE Marts to be set up for women SHG entrepreneurs, says FM Sitharaman
Budget 2026: New retail outlets called 'SHE Marts' will be established for women entrepreneurs. These community-owned shops are a progression fro
Why the new digital stack is important for marginalised farmers
FM said that the tool would integrate the AgriStack portals and the ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) package on agricultural practi
A workman like Budget, with an eye on the long haul
The continued focus on capital expenditure is good. In the absence of private capex picking up significantly, the Centre has to continue doing th
How Union Budget 2026 has given India firepower to counter Trumps tariffs
India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the Union Budget 2026. Measures aim to support key export sectors facing US tariffs. The bud
Sitharaman extends tax sops to cooperative societies
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced tax benefits for cooperatives, extending profit deductions to cattle feed and cotton seed supply. I
The Union Budget 2026 significantly boosts defence spending to Rs 7.85 lakh crore, a substantial rise from last year. Modernisation efforts will
Budget 2026 opens direct equity route for overseas individuals, raises investment caps
Budget 2025 vs 2026: How far has India come since the last money manual
Budget 2026 sets a transformative blueprint, prioritizing robust public investment and forward-thinking reforms. This marks a clear departure fro
Union Budget 2026: Drugs to get cheaper, mental health, Ayurveda promoted
New Delhi: Basic customs duty will be exempted on 17 drugs for patients suffering from cancer and non-communicable diseases, while medicines for
Budget 2026: Crypto taxation unchanged, industry disappointed over missed reforms
The Union Budget 2026 kept crypto taxation unchanged, retaining the 1% TDS and loss set-off restrictions, disappointing the industry, which says
Budget 2026: Why HAL, BEL and other defence stocks are falling even after 18% capex hike
Defence stocks fell on Budget day despite a sizeable increase in capital outlay, as the hike came in below market expectations and broader sentim
BSE, Angel One, Groww, Nuvama, IIFL shares fall as STT hike sparks volume worries
The increased STT on futures contracts and on options premium could cool participation in the derivatives segment, according to analysts
Here are the small taxpayer measures announced in Budget 2026-27
A clutch of measures seeks to make tax compliance smoother for individuals, covering lower withholding on select payouts, reduced TCS on certain
The Finance Minister also announced restructuring of REC Limited and PFC as part of the government's public sector financial institution strength
Budget 2026: Girls' hostel in every district, university townships, FM proposes slew of measures
Budget cuts tax collected at source for foreign tour packages to a uniform 2%
The Budget has also proposed lowering the TCS rate on expenses incurred for pursuing education and for medical treatment abroad under the liberal
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
Budget 2026: India doubles tax holiday for GIFT City businesses to 20 years
India's federal budget has significantly boosted GIFT City, doubling its tax holiday for new businesses to two decades. This move aims to attract
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
Budget lacks bold reforms, focuses on cautious continuity: Swaminathan Aiyar
Economist Swaminathan Aiyar finds the Union Budget unremarkable. He notes a lack of bold reforms and simplification, with many small changes incr
'Orange Economy': FM Sitharaman proposes content creator labs in schools, colleges
India's Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC) sector is a rapidly growing industry and is projected to require 2 million professio
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
Ms. Sitharaman said that necessary regulatory changes will be undertaken to operationalise these measures while ensuring level-playing field for
Budget 2026: Govt proposes spending 20,000 cr on CCUS to check emissions in hard-to-abate sectors
The investment aims to enhance carbon capture technologies across key industries, while addressing its significant carbon footprint
Union Budget targets Rs 80,000 crore through divestment and asset sales
Budget 2026: What is a tax holiday? What Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her Budget speech
Foreign companies offering global cloud services via Indian data centres will enjoy a tax holiday until 2047, a significant boost for digital inf
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: Bio-manufacturing, elderly care and mental health get policy thrust
FM announces Biopharma SHAKTI scheme, expansion of geriatric care services and new mental health institutions to address Indias shifting disease
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
