The Hindu Businessline

Duty-free allowances have also increased: 75,000 for resident Indians and tourists of Indian origin, 25,000 for foreign tourists, and 2,500 for crew members

The boost to capital spending in this yearsdefencebudget underscores emphasis on modernization, indigenization and readiness.

The doubling down on our indigenous capabilities through India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, with an increased outlay of 40,000 crore, is a masterstroke

Budget 2026 reinforces this vision by strengthening district hospitals and expanding emergency and trauma care capacity

The move applies to items brought into the country by international travellers as well as goods ordered online from overseas for personal consumption segments that earlier faced relatively high levies

Air India said it has asked Boeing to get the pilots concerns checked on a priority basis

Necessary regulatory changes will be undertaken to operationalise these measures, while ensuring a level playing field for units working outside these zones

By signalling policy support for these creative and live entertainment sectors, the Budget acknowledges their growing economic contribution.

Hopeful funding for RoDTEP, RoSCTL will be increased in revised estimate stage after review of schemes

Government trying to curb diseases and improving yield by various measures, they say

Traditionally, farmers sold their produce within days of harvest at wholesale markets outside Kashmir. However, changing climate patterns and rising input costs have disrupted that cycle

Focus on domestic fertilizer production and deep-tech initiatives will help strengthen industry, say stakeholders

Stronger digital and logistics rails help products move faster and more efficiently

The annual average budget outlay for combined Andhra Pradesh State during the years 2009-14 was only 886crore

According to the PPAC, India aviation turbine fuel consumption rose by almost 5% on a monthly and annual basis to hit 821,000 tonne on a provision basisan all time high

Finance Bill 2026 ends 18% levy on brokerage services to overseas investors, makes claiming export refunds seamless

The platform aims to improve productivity, yield predictability, and income stability while reducing risks

With improved roads, rail links, airports, and public utilities, Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets will become attractive to developers and homebuyers

Exports to the US fell 44% due to punitive tariffs, while overall exports remained flat at $20.75 billion

The company has set up modern facilities at Ambernath (Thane), Mumbai and Gujarat

This is going to be the seventh amendment to the IBC Act, which was implemented in 2016

Focused support for high-value crops, along with special incentives for the fisheries and dairy sector, aims to augment farm incomes, they say

Budget 202627 reflects a constructive policy dialogue between government and stakeholders

Shares of UPL gained by 5.1 per cent on the BSE to close at 699.40 on Monday

Emirates SkyCargo has played a key role in supporting Keralas export-led economy by connecting local producers and businesses to global markets

On Sunday the Union Finance Minister announced custom duty waivers on parts and components used in manufacture of civil, training and other aircraft

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Budget speech, announced that the government will launch Bharat-VISTAAR, a multilingual AI tool that integrates all agri-tech products and solutions developed by the State and Central governments. What does it mean for farmers? and what are the intricacies involved?

Growth was driven by higher domestic demand, new orders, and increased employment, though business confidence slipped to a three-and-a-half-year low. Input prices rose moderately, while factory-gate inflation eased to a 22-month low, creating slight margin pressure

Detailed discussions took place on the vast investment potential in Uttar Pradesh, the industry-friendly business environment and the state government's investment promotion policies

The initiative, planned from 2026-27 to 2030-31, aims to increase farmers income, optimize production per unit area, and strengthen self-reliance in oilseeds and pulses

The move aligns with the High-Level Committee framework to enhance domestic production, reduce imports, and promote commercial exploration in Indias coal sector.

The peak power demand touched an all-time high of about 250 GW in May 2024. The previous all-time peak power demand of 243.27 GW was recorded in September 2023

Financial bids likely in February or March for IDBI Banks strategic sale

SGBs remain tax-free if held to maturity, while capital gains from secondary market trades or early redemption are now taxable.

Procurement of the buses is scheduled to be completed within 12 months

The proposed amendments to insolvency law would help further enhancement in the timelines and effectiveness of proceedings as well as alignment of India's insolvency regime more closely with the global best practices

The tyre sector sees the rise in public capital expenditure to 12.2 lakh crore as a major boost for long-term demand growth, given its ties to transport and infrastructure

Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu said that through UDAN scheme, the government has been able to operationalise 657 routes, and 1.59 crore passengers have travelled on these routes as well

The proposals would allow large fishing vessels to operate within Indias Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), adversely affecting indigenous fishers and domestic fish production

Scheme to help achieve export target of $100 billion by 2030, says MATEXIL Chairman Shaleen Toshniwal

The initiative aims to create a digital public infrastructure enabling nationwide adoption for driving assessment, insurance evaluation and background verification

Supported by Coal India under its CSR initiative, the three-year pilot project, Jeevodaya, trains silkworms to lay silk threads on flat surfaces instead of forming cocoons

The external affairs minister will hold talks with top US administration officials; favourable provisions in FY27 Budget could bolster efforts to fast-track bilateral trade agreement

The airport handled over 65,000 tonnes of cargo in the last financial year which is expected to go up to 74,000 tonnes in the current fiscal year

The countrys standing among the worlds worst performing stock markets this year fuelled expectations of steps to revive earnings and lure back global funds

Capital expenditure remains a key pillar, with overall government capex projected to grow 11 per cent in FY27

The allocation for the Lok Sabha has been pegged at 1,009 crore, which includes grants-in-aid for Sansad TV.

Investment in infrastructure projects is set to create a robust demand for high-grade steel, with a focus on enhancing regional connectivity and supporting small and medium enterprises in the evolving market landscape

No change in duty levied on cigarettes based on stick length