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Union Budget 2026: Mountain trails, heritage sites get tourism push
New Delhi: The Centre proposed several measures in the Union Budget 2026 for the tourism sector, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlig
Union Budget: New rural jobs scheme gets 95,692.31 crore
Experts warn it falls far short of the allocation needed to guarantee 125 workdays for all eligible workers;
Budget 2026: Allocation for electric mobility schemes record notable declines
Programmes under the umbrella term e-mobility include three major schemes with an aim to make road transport more sustainable
Tirupati laddu row: NDDB report confirms animal fat, says CM Naidu
Addressing political criticism, Naidu accused YSRCP of dragging Sri Venkateswara Swamy into controversies and defended his call for a Special Inv
Budget 2026: Customs duty removed for 17 imported cancer meds; relief for rare diseases drugs
Overall health spending saw only modest growth with the Health Ministry being allocated 1.05 lakh crore for FY 2026-27, just over six percent hig
Missed Budget 2026 speech? Watch 10 big highlights that impact comman man's life
Education and skilling get Budget push; high-power panel to look at education to employment pathways
Finance Minister announces university townships; allocation for the Education Ministry has risen to about 1.39 lakh crore, an increase of 14.21%
Union Budget allocates 500 cr to boost sports goods manufacturing ahead of Olympics bid
Sports goods equipment and apparel manufacturing is valued at $ 6.7 billion in 2025 and is projected to touch $ 10 billion by 2030
Budget 2026 ups allocation to Mission Mausam
Mission Mausam aims to improve Indias ability to accurately forecast weather, in amore timelymanner
Heres everything you need to know about the Union Budget 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamans Budget speech focussed on accelerating economic growth with significant reforms in manufacturing, infrastruc
Budget 2026 builds confidence but defence misses spotlight: Anant Goenka, President , FICCI
Infrastructure spending gets a leg-up with govt capex pegged at 12.2 lakh crore in 2026-27 Budget
Significant capital to help enhance countrys transport network. Higher provision for national highways, expressways, and road connectivity in cri
6-month window for small taxpayers: FM Nirmala Sitharaman explains foreign asset disclosure scheme
Budget 2026-27: Government proposes 5-pronged strategy for textile sector
Announcement cover plans for new Mega Textile Parks, special initiative for traditional crafts
Union Budget failed to address unemployment issue, says Congress
MSMEs, farmers, and informal sector, which form the backbone of employment, are largely neglected, it says
Budget ticks most of the boxes
Focussing on the medium term, it has provided incentives where required as part of the reforms process
Union Budget 2026-27: Space budget recovers but misses crucial private sector reforms
The Indian government has opened the door to the private sector legally, but financially it has yet to clear the path
Higher government borrowing in FY27 may push up G-Sec yields
The Budget maintains a fiscal deficit target of 4.3% of GDP while increasing capital expenditure to 12.2 lakh crore.
Budget 2026 proposes capital gains tax exemption for Sovereign Gold Bonds only if purchased directly from RBI and held until maturity. Secondary
Finance Minister announced a scheme for container manufacturing to create a globally competitive container manufacturing ecosystem, with a budget
Building on the success of the Lakhpati Didi programme, I propose to help women take the next step from credit-linked livelihood to being owners
STT, capital gains tweaks rattle investors despite growth push: Sunil Singhania
Market veteran Sunil Singhania noted that while the Union Budget initially disappointed, increased allocations to railways, defense, and infrastr
Union Budget pushes National Fibre Scheme to enhance textile self-reliance
Textile industry is the second largest employment provider, next to agriculture and providing jobs to over 105 Million people, especially for the
Farmer groups flag gaps in Union Budgets response to agriculture sector
A blueprint for resilient growth
Real GDP growth is projected at 6.8-7.2 per cent for the coming fiscal, underpinned by a calibrated mix of growth-oriented capital spending and d
Tax revolution in the UAE: E-invoicing will change how you get paid, no more manual VAT fixes
UAE businesses face a major digital overhaul in 2026-2027 with a new e-invoicing system. Starting July 2026, companies will transition from paper
Livestock sector gets a budget boost
New measures to help strengthen dairy, poultry value chains, improve productivity
Inflation down in India & its remaining there for some time: FM Sitharaman at post-Budget presser
Union Budget 2026 falls short of attractive announcements for poll-bound Tamil Nadu
Some of the demands put forth by Tamil Nadu included approvals for the Coimbatore and Madurai Metro Rail projects, funds due to the State under S
Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly and former CM Naveen Patnaik said the Budget offered no noteworthy benefits to the State and its people
Budget 2026 lowers remittance tax under LRS, benefits outbound travellers
The measure allows more funds to flow directly for students and patients abroad while reducing the need to claim tax refunds
Centre proposes TreDS to be settlement platform for MSME purchases by CPSEs
The finance minister introduced a credit guarantee support mechanism through CGTMSE for invoice discounting on TReDS platforms
Fund allocation for food processing sector reduced in Budget 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented the Union Budget 2026, her ninth consecutive central budget.
Gold, silver prices witness crash today: Here we decode why
Gold and silver prices have witnessed a major crash today, with MCX gold April futures plunging to an intraday low of 1,38,634 per 10g.
Union Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman allocates 9,000cr for GECL facility
In the Union Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has allocated 9,000 crore under the Guaranteed Emergency Credit Line (GECL) facilit
Union Budget 2026-27 | Even on poll eve, Budget has disappointed Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin
The Budget is totally disappointing. It has ignored the States interests, and there are no schemes for the welfare of the poor, women, farmers, a
Budget to boost economy, enhance India's global competitiveness: India Inc
Industry leaders welcomed steps announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, such as raising capital expenditure to 12.2 lakh crore for FY27
Over 9% rise in Home Ministry budget; Intelligence Bureau sees enhanced allocation
The upcoming Population Census 2027 has been allocated 6,000 crore; the second phase of Vibrant Villages Programme gets 300 crore
Union budget huge disappointment: TN CM
The interests of Tamil Nadu have been completely ignored and the budget has got nothing for the poor, women, farmers and the marginalised, he sai
Union Budget: Not-so poll-driven, but signals focus on global headwinds
While the Budget did include announcements touching poll-bound States, the measures were packaged within broader multi-State initiatives that ref
Union Budget 2026: Duty free import of processing inputs to boost export of value added seafood
India's seafood exports are set to see more value-added products. A threefold increase in duty-free import limits for processing inputs will lowe
Budget pitches for macro stability and growth resilience in an uncertain global environment
Though the immediate market reaction may reflect dashed expectations hitting short-term sentiment, the Budgets capex focus and support for key se
Union budget 2026-27: Centre proposes 500 crore package for families of former ULFA members
The government has allocated a 500 crore special package for former ULFA members' families as part of the Union Budget. This initiative, alongsid
Oil India among 4 stocks that hit 52-week highs & rallied up to 22% in a month
Sensex fell 1,547 points during Budget 2026 special session, yet select stocks defied weakness. Oil India, Bharat Electronics, Axis Bank and SBI
HUA ministry gets Rs 85,522 crore in Union Budget; PM SVANidhi allocation up by 57%
The Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry receives a substantial Rs 85,522.39 crore in the Union Budget. The PM SVANidhi scheme for street ven
'Markets have reflected their disappointment': Naina Lal Kidwai explains the miss in Budget 2026
Union Budget 2026 at a glance: Infographics
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the ninth budget of the Modi government in Parliament today. Here are the key numbers.
Union Budget 2026: States, UT going to polls this year get benefits
The central government has ensured all poll-bound states receive a substantial share in the Union Budget 2026-2027 presented by Finance Minister
Budget proposes incentives for manufacture of training aircraft, seaplanes
The Finance Minister has proposed removal of the 5% basic customs duty currently applicable on components and parts required for the manufacture
90s software boom all over again! What Raamdeo Agrawal said after Budget 2026
Raamdeo Agrawal praised Budget 2026 as transformative for Indias digital future, citing data centre tax holidays and capex push. Despite STT-led
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a significant boost for healthcare in the Union Budget, announcing five new regional medical hubs an
High Income Group: The Budget is a study in contrasts
While the Budget delivers a major victory for our global aspirations, it remains stubbornly silent on the domestic tax relief required to combat
Naveen Kumar wins Hyderabad Regional Round of The HindubusinesslineCerebration Corporate Quiz 2026
Naveen Kumar outperformed five other finalists to secure the top honours
For better use of capacities of manufacturing units in Special Economic Zones that are hit by global trade disruptions, there will be a one time
Union Budget: Law Ministry's e-Courts project gets 1,200 crore
According to the budget document, the project has received 1,200 crore as against 1,500 crore in the budget estimate
Sensex crashes 1,547 points as STT hike on derivatives triggers massive selloff
The proposed STT increase from 0.02 per cent to 0.05 per cent on futures emerged as the primary catalyst for the rout
Union Budget 2026: MEA gets 22,118 crore
Out of the total allocation under the Overseas Development Partnership portfolio, 4,548 crore has been earmarked for immediate neighbours
Watch: 16th Finance Commission report tabled | Union Budget 2026
The Centres decision to retain States share in the common pool of taxes at 41% for 202631 has sparked criticism from opposition leaders. Finance
India halves foreign aid to Bangladesh amid rising anti-Hindu violence
India has slashed its foreign aid to Bangladesh by 50%, reducing the allocation from 120 crore to 60 crore.
SGB tax change: secondary market buyers lose capital gains exemption from April
The move, aimed at curbing arbitrage, is expected to boost government revenue while reducing SGB liquidity and attractiveness for second-hand inv
Union Budget 2026: Allocations to Ministries in graphics
Here is a look at the split-up of expenditure between Ministries in the 2026-27 Union Budget.
Agri Budget FY27: Schemes, allocations more practical as Sitharaman avoids populism
The Minister has trimmed the fat by withholding funds from underperforming schemes, sending a clear message that last year's major announcements
Visionary Budget with long-term growth focus: R Doraiswamy, LIC
LIC CEO & MD R Doraiswamy described the Union Budget as a visionary roadmap for India's ambition to become a top three global economy. He highlig
Top 10 High-Growth stocks: Profit surges over 150% in Q3FY26
Several Nifty 500 companies delivered exceptional Q3FY26 profit growth, with net profits rising over 150% year-on-year. Energy, real estate, fina
Union Budget: Law ministry's e-Courts project gets Rs 1,200 crore
The Union Budget has allocated Rs 1,200 crore for the e-Courts project's third phase. This ambitious initiative aims to digitise all subordinate
Kerala CM slams Union budget, accuses Centre of neglecting state
CM also expressed disappointment over the finance commission allocation, noting that the rejection of the demand to increase Kerala's share, whic
IT sector looks forward to improved ease of business with latest budget proposals
Union Budget FY27 eases tax norms for IT and software exporters by expanding safe harbour limits, simplifying transfer pricing, improving buyback
Budget 2026: 28,500cr capital infusion announced for BSNL
The Indian government has announced a massive capital infusion of 28,473 crore for state-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) in the Union B
Budget 2026: FM plans Purvodaya tourism hubs, Buddhist Circuits in North-East
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed five new tourism destinations in the Purvodaya States, the launch of Buddhist Circuits across Arunac
Budget 2026: High-level committee on Banking to be set up for India's next phase of growth
I propose setting up a 'High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat', to comprehensively review the sector and align it with India's next p
Budget 2026 proposes Rs 43,290 crores transfer to J&K in FY27, up 4.72 percent
Jammu and Kashmir will receive over Rs 43,290 crore in central assistance for 2026-27. This represents a significant increase from the previous f
Union Budget 2026: From STT and buybacks to SGBs, 7 key takeaways for markets
At the end of the day, the BSE Sensex fell 1546.84 points or 1.88% to close at 80,722.94, whereas the Nifty 50 was down 495.20 points or 1.96% to
Sector-wise possibilities: A deep dive into Budget 2026
Explore the key sector-wise announcements presented in Indias Budget 2026 for economic growth and investment
Higher NRI investment limits to broaden equity base, attract foreign capital
Budget doubles individual portfolio investment scheme cap and lifts aggregate ceiling for overseas investors
Nirmala Sitharaman skips poetry, keeps focus on investments, growth in 85-min Budget speech
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget, draped in a Kanjivaram saree. The speech focused on investments and growth. Prime
Starting April 1, 2026, India will see increased Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options trading. The Finance Minister announced
Budget doubles allocation for nuclear researchto 2,410 cr
Budget gives 1,977.20 crore for capital expenditure for nuclear research projects, against 928.95 crore in 2025-26 (RE) - an increase of113%
Budget 2026 sets out targeted measures for States
Eastern India, mineral-rich states and the Northeast emerge as major beneficiaries
Union Budget 2026: Defence Budget pegged at 7.85 lakh crore; 15% increase over current fiscal
The increase in the defence outlay against the backdrop of historic success of Operation Sindoor has further strengthened our resolve to make Ind
Government proposes 38% higher outlay for telecom to 73,990 crore, BSNL gets 28,473 crore
When asked about the reason for increased allocation for the Telecom Ministry, especially BSNL, Mr. Scindia said the government is trying to grow
'STT hike likely to hit high-frequency traders': Market experts opine on Budget 2026
Budget Speech 2026: FM outlines NBFCs vision, targets credit and tech; PFC, REC to be restructured
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the government's Viksit Bharat vision for Non-Banking Financial Companies, setting clear targe
Budget 2026-27's customs duty rationalization is set to boost exports and domestic manufacturing by lowering costs for key sectors like clean ene
Budget 2026 reassures bond markets on fiscal discipline, borrowing size keeps yields in focus
Budget 202627 reassured bond markets with fiscal discipline and reform continuity. However, higher-than-expected gross borrowing may pressure yie
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
