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Karnataka Budget 2026: Tightrope walk for Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

With annual spending for guarantees exceeding 50,000 crore, Siddaramaiah may appeal to relatively well-off families to v

The Hindu 4 Mar 2026 8:33 pm

60 Lakh vs 1.20 crore: How Budget 2026s foreign asset disclosure scheme cuts black money act risk for NRIs and residents with overseas assets

Budget 2026s proposed Foreign Income & Assets Disclosure Scheme offers a calibrated settlement window for NRIs and resid

The Economic Times 4 Mar 2026 12:31 pm

Modi urges industry to ramp up investment, focus on research to scale manufacturing

Addressing the second webinar on Budget 2026-27, the prime minister said the world is now looking for reliable and resil

Your Story 3 Mar 2026 5:30 pm

Telangana CM proposes funds for permanent offices for all govt depts

Hyderabad: Make it clear that none of the government offices needs to operate from rented premises, Chief Minister A Rev

The Siasat Daily 28 Feb 2026 10:04 pm

ICAI organises seminar on Budget 2026, GST amendments

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 27: A seminar on Budget 2026 and GST Amendments & Litigations organized by the Jammu

Daily Excelsior 28 Feb 2026 5:00 am

PM Urges India Inc To Invest, Take Advantage Of Budget

The Prime Minister said public capital expenditure had risen from Rs 2-lakh crores 11 years ago to over Rs 12-lakh crore

Deccan Chronicle 27 Feb 2026 8:56 pm

What can Karnataka expect from State Budget 2026-27? | Decode Karnataka

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah is set to present his 17th Budget on March 6 a record in the states history.

The Hindu 27 Feb 2026 3:24 pm

Capex pegged at Rs 48,164 crore in BMC's Rs 80,952 crore budget

BMC Budget 2026-27: Mumbai's civic body plans a significant Rs 48,164.28 crore capital expenditure for 2026-27. This mar

The Economic Times 25 Feb 2026 5:04 pm

Hyderabad to emerge as Indias top medical value tourism destinations

Hyderabad: In line with the Union Budget 2026 vision of making India a global hub of medical value tourism (MVT), Telang

The Siasat Daily 20 Feb 2026 9:45 pm

Odisha Budget 2026-27: Mohan Majhi presents 3.10 lakh crore plan with focus on capital outlay

Odisha CM Mohan Majhi allocates 72,100 crore capital outlay, announces major road and economic region projects

The Hindu 20 Feb 2026 7:49 pm

Allocate funds for Six Guarantees as promised: KTR writes to Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad: In an open letter to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) working president

The Siasat Daily 19 Feb 2026 11:24 pm

Gujarats Biggest-Ever Budget 2026-27: AI, Tourism, and Olympic Dreams in Focus - Adda247

Gujarats Biggest-Ever Budget 2026-27: AI, Tourism, and Olympic Dreams in Focus Adda247

Google News 19 Feb 2026 10:55 am

Gujarat Budget 202627 Highlights: A Major Push Toward a Developed Gujarat: 10 Major Points

Gujarat presents its biggest-ever Rs. 4,08,053 crore Budget 202627 with surplus projection. Key highlights include Ahmed

Web Dunia 19 Feb 2026 10:28 am

Greater Chennai Corporation reduces capital expenditure in Budget 2026-2027

The Chennai Corporation plans to spend less, as major flood mitigation projects are almost completed with multilateral f

The Hindu 18 Feb 2026 7:14 pm

Madhya Pradesh Budget 2026-27: Rs 4.38 lakh crore outlay; Rs 1.27 lakh crore for women's schemes

Madhya Pradesh Budget 2026-27: Madhya Pradesh Finance Minister Jagdish Devda presented the state's 2026-27 budget, a wom

The Economic Times 18 Feb 2026 3:23 pm

'Our AI Models Will Serve Billions In Their Native Languages': PM Modi On India's 'Creator' Potential

PM Narendra Modi said the Union Budget 2026 reinforces India's AI vision by expanding support for data centres, cloud in

News18 17 Feb 2026 10:36 pm

Glottis Logistics Aligns Expansion with Budget's Infrastructure Push

Chennai-based Glottis Logistics is aligning its expansion strategy with the infrastructure-led thrust outlined in Union

News Voir 17 Feb 2026 3:42 pm

Tamil Nadu Interim Budget: Governments outstanding debt expected to increase to 10.71 lakh crore

Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu, while presenting the Interim Budget 2026-27, pointed to a lack of cooperation from

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 1:25 pm

BNP sweeps Bangladesh elections, Andhra Pradesh Budget 2026, and more: The week in 5 charts

Here are graphics explaining these and other top stories from last week.

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 11:12 am

A budgetary signal as banks cannot bear it all

There is an attempt in Budget 2026 to rebalance Indias financial system by moving risks away from banks and into markets

The Hindu 17 Feb 2026 1:38 am

Bharat-VISTAAR Agriculture AI-Powered Tool To Launch In India Tomorrow: How Can Farmers Use It?

The Indian government will launch the previously announced Bharat-VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricul

Free Press Journal 16 Feb 2026 12:47 pm

Tax Hike Backfires: Cigarette Smuggling Soars, Legal Sales Hit Hard

Chennai: The Union governments plan to tax smokers by making cigarettes costlier by Rs 2-5 per stick with an additional

Free Press Journal 16 Feb 2026 12:31 pm

Indias Trade Push Enters A New & More Aggressive Phase, Here's How FTAs Expanding Will Drive Faster Growth & Boost MSME Exports Globally?

New Delhi: In an interview with PTI, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Indias recent trade agreements with the EU, UK, A

Free Press Journal 16 Feb 2026 12:08 pm

Private sector critical for next phase of economic transformation: PM Modi

Not a 'now or never' moment but a 'we are ready' moment: PM hails Budget 2026

Business Standard 15 Feb 2026 6:56 pm

'Invest More In R&D To Drive Viksit Bharats Next Leap': PM Modi To Private Sector

In an interview to PTI, the Prime Minister said that Budget 2026 reflects Indias yearning to become a developed nation.

News18 15 Feb 2026 6:51 pm

'1 Lakh Crore Allocation To Accelerate Maharashtras Growth,' Says Union Minister Piyush Goyal

Mumbai: Claiming that Maharashtra will be among the top beneficiaries of the Union budget 2026-27, Union commerce minist

Free Press Journal 15 Feb 2026 11:32 am

Union Budget 2026-27 Signalling Stability with Intent

Prof D Mukherjee mukhopadhyay.dinabandhu@gmail.com The Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 was presented in the

Daily Excelsior 15 Feb 2026 4:04 am

Uttar Pradesh News: Yogi Government Launches Tech Yuva-Samarth Yuva To Train 2.5 Million Youth In AI And Immersive Technologies

Lucknow, February 14: Over the past nine years, the government led by Yogi Adityanath has established a new work culture

Free Press Journal 15 Feb 2026 3:42 am

Uttar Pradesh News: CM Yogi Adityanath Inaugurates Gorakhpurs Fifth Kalyan Mandapam, Calls City A Model Of Development

Gorakhpur, February 14: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, Today Gorakhpur reflects as a model that demonstrates how d

Free Press Journal 15 Feb 2026 3:35 am

Uttar Pradesh Budget 202627 Boosts Religious Tourism With Major Funding For Pilgrimage Site Development

Lucknow, February 14: The Uttar Pradesh government has made special provisions in the Budget 2026-27 for development pro

Free Press Journal 15 Feb 2026 3:27 am

UP's New Mantra: Triple T Technology, Trust, & Transformation, Says Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow: Taking part in the discussion on the motion of thanks to the Governor's Address in the Assembly on Friday, Chie

Free Press Journal 14 Feb 2026 2:44 pm

BMC Targets Monsoon 2026 For Mahalaxmi Temple Precinct Phase 1 Completion

Mumbai: The BMC is confident that the phase 1 work of the Mahalaxmi temple precinct beautification will be completed by

Free Press Journal 14 Feb 2026 12:38 am

Indias Gem & Jewellery Exports Fall 5.79 Per Cent In January To $2.24 Billion Amid Global Trade Pressures: GJEPC

Mumbai, Feb 13: India's gem and jewellery exports witnessed a 5.79 per cent on-year decline in January to USD 2,238.54 m

Free Press Journal 13 Feb 2026 7:45 pm

Nashik: Union Budget Encourages Indias Self-Reliance, Says Economist Chandrashekhar Tilak

Nashik: The Union Budget 202627 presented by Nirmala Sitharaman provides major impetus to the industrial sector and clea

Free Press Journal 13 Feb 2026 7:08 pm

Lok Sabha adjourned sine die as Parliament nears close of first tranche of 2026 Budget session

The Lok Sabha, Indian parliament's Lower House, was adjourned sine die on Friday, marking the end of the first tranche o

The Economic Times 13 Feb 2026 12:14 pm

Union Budget charts a resilient, outward-looking path for Atmanirbhar Bharat: Experts

Union Budget 2026-27 and Economic Survey 2025-26 outline a plan for growth, according to experts. This approach strength

The Economic Times 13 Feb 2026 8:02 am

'Emphasised On Reform Express': PM Modi Praises Nirmala Sitharamans Reply On Budget In Lok Sabha

PM Modi praised Nirmala Sitharaman's Lok Sabha reply on Union Budget 2026-27, highlighting Reform Express, MSMEs, skilli

News18 12 Feb 2026 2:48 pm

U.P. budget 2026: BJPs farewell budget, lacks focus, says Opposition

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav alleged that the government has not been able to spend even 50% of the previous

The Hindu 12 Feb 2026 4:03 am

Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026-27: Yogi govt unveils Rs 9.13 lakh crore plan with focus on education, urban growth

Uttar Pradesh's government has presented a Rs 9.13 lakh crore budget for 2026-27. The plan emphasizes welfare and infras

The Economic Times 11 Feb 2026 11:55 pm

Uttar Pradesh Budget: Push for women empowerment

The Uttar Pradesh budget 2026-27 focuses on women empowerment and strengthening law and order. Finance Minister Suresh K

The Economic Times 11 Feb 2026 2:52 pm

UP Budget 2026-27 earmarks Rs 27,103 crore for infra, 5-fold hike for textiles

Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has proposed Rs 27,103 crore for infrastructure and industrial development, 13 per

The Siasat Daily 11 Feb 2026 2:41 pm

Rajasthan Budget 2026-27: Rs 6,800 cr for tap water, Rs 3,000 cr for solar parks

Rajasthan's Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari presented the 2026-27 state budget. Funds are allocated for providing tap

The Economic Times 11 Feb 2026 1:31 pm

Lok Sabha resumes discussion on Union Budget 2026-27

New Delhi: The Lok Sabha has resumed discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman h

The Northlines 11 Feb 2026 1:23 pm

Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026 LIVE: UP Budget 2026-27 A 'Decennial Testament' To Development, Says CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh State Budget 2026 27 LIVE Updates: UP government is set to present the state Budget 2026-27 on Wednesday.

News18 11 Feb 2026 10:59 am

Rahul Gandhi to address Union Budget 2026-27 in Lok Sabha

Rahul Gandhi is set to take the floor in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, addressing the critical Union Budget 2026-27. Just

The Economic Times 11 Feb 2026 10:10 am

Parliament Budget Session 2026 Live Updates: Discussion On Motion To Remove Lok Sabha Speaker Likely On March 9

Parliament Budget Session 2026 LIVE Updates: Parliament to resume debate on Union Budget 2026-26 on Wednesday.

News18 11 Feb 2026 9:59 am

Parliament Budget Session: Both Houses to further discuss Union Budget 2026-27 on Wednesday

Parliament will continue discussions on the Union Budget 2026-27 on Wednesday. Reports and statements on various ministr

The Economic Times 11 Feb 2026 8:18 am

Dharwad: Union Budget 2026 paves way for achieving vision of Developed India, say experts

In the seminar on Union Budget 2026 held at Karnatak University, Dharwad, experts analysed key aspects of the Budget, in

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 6:51 pm

Focus shifts to Telangana budget 2026-27 preparation as din over municipal polls subsides

Outlay for 2026-217 likely to be of the order Rs. 3.15 lakh crore to Rs. 3.22 lakh crore

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 4:56 pm

NRIs hold 0.6% of all NSE listed companies, even as Budget 2026 hiked their limit to 10%

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman increased the investment limit for NRIs to 10% when the demand to use even the 5% li

The Hindu 10 Feb 2026 10:57 am

FM Sitharaman forgot last year's promises: Chidambaram

P. Chidambaram criticized the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Rajya Sabha, labeling it 'forgettable' for cutting capital exp

The Times of India 10 Feb 2026 2:30 am

Schemes: Goa presses Centre for funding pattern of 90:10

Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said the state government has been pressing the Centre to consider Goa fo

The Navhind Times 10 Feb 2026 1:41 am

Budget 202627 high-speed rail push: Delhi to Varanasi in under 4 hours, MumbaiPune in 48 minutes, and more

Union Budget 2026-27 significantly boosts Indian Railways, prioritizing passenger-centric modernization, safety, and reg

The Times of India 9 Feb 2026 6:00 pm

Govt, LS speaker not interested in running house: Shashi Tharoor

Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted today. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated the government and Speaker seemed unintere

The Economic Times 9 Feb 2026 3:06 pm

Parliament Budget Session Day 9 LIVE: Both Houses to begin discussion on Union Budget 2026-27

Opposition MPs are likely to demand a discussion on the framework of the Trade Agreement between India and the United St

The Hindu 9 Feb 2026 9:49 am

Parliament Budget Session Live Updates: Fiery Budget Session Expected As Opposition Seeks Discussion On India-US Trade Deal

Parliament Budget Session Live: Both Houses of Parliament will begin discussions on the Union Budget 2026-27 today. Whil

NDTV 9 Feb 2026 9:26 am

Parliament Session: Both Houses to Begin Debate on Budget 2026-27

Opposition MPs are also expected to demand a discussion on the framework of the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA)

Deccan Chronicle 9 Feb 2026 9:18 am

Parliament Session: Both Houses to Begin Discussion on Budget 2026-27

Opposition MPs are also expected to demand a discussion on the framework of the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA)

Deccan Chronicle 9 Feb 2026 9:18 am

The Intertemporal Balance Anchoring the Present, Engineering the Future

Akshit Baru In the lexicon of political economy, election-year budgets are almost invariably associated with the politic

Daily Excelsior 9 Feb 2026 4:55 am

PM's 'no policy ping-pong' doctrine anchors Budget; focus on stability, Viksit Bharat: Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the Union Budget 202627 reflects Prime Minister Narendra Modis focus on avoidin

The Economic Times 8 Feb 2026 12:38 pm

Jammu & Kashmir in Union Budget 2026-27 From Stability to Strategic Growth

Ranbir Singh Pathania rspathaniamla@gmail.com In an era of global economic headwinds-tight monetary policies, fractured

Daily Excelsior 8 Feb 2026 5:10 am

Union Budget A Boon For Andhra Pradesh: Rammohan Naidu

Union minister for civil aviation K. Rammohan Naidu on Saturday hailed the Union Budget 202627 presented by Finance Mini

Deccan Chronicle 8 Feb 2026 2:15 am

Union Budget 202627 Opens New Avenues For Odishas Development: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan briefing the media on the Union Budget 202627 in Bhubaneswar on Saturday.

Deccan Chronicle 8 Feb 2026 12:41 am

AP To Lead Indias Blue Economy Drive: Jitendra Singh

Union Budget 202627 has given concrete shape to this vision by placing fisheries, marine exports, coastal infrastructure

Deccan Chronicle 8 Feb 2026 12:17 am

Budget Session 2026: Discussion on Budget begins in Assembly

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 07: Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Saturday began discussion on the Budget 2026-27 presented

The Northlines 7 Feb 2026 11:53 pm

How Budget -2026 plans to shape Jammu and Kashmirs tomorrow

Mohammad Hanief The Union Budget 202627 and the Jammu and Kashmir Budget 202627 together present a comprehensive pictur

The Northlines 7 Feb 2026 9:09 pm

Union Budget 2026 makes share buybacks fair for retail investors

Buybacks are a common method for companies to return surplus cash to shareholders. The post Union Budget 2026 makes shar

Fusion WeRIndia 7 Feb 2026 10:02 am

Union Budget 2026 and the Case for Long-Term Development

Shagun Parihar writetomlakishtwar@gmail.com Instead of looking for dramatic headlines, the Union Budget 2026-2027 should

Daily Excelsior 7 Feb 2026 4:55 am

What Union Budget 202627 means for Indias real estate sector

Affordable housing allocations and infrastructure support set the stage for sustained growth beyond metros

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 6:06 pm

CM Omar Abdullah Presents Budget 2026-27; Full Speech Here

JAMMU, Feb 6: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday presented the Union Territorys Budget for 2026-20

Daily Excelsior 6 Feb 2026 4:45 pm

Post-budget review: RBI maintains rate pause at 5.25%

The RBI has paused policy rates after Decembers 25 bps cut, keeping the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% in its first review

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 3:59 pm

Union Budget 202627: Positioning India as a global digital infrastructure hub

The Union Budget 202627 has proposed a tax holiday until 2047 for foreign companies offering global cloud services from

The Economic Times 6 Feb 2026 3:57 pm

The Hindu Editorial | Intent and outcome On Indias climate budget for 2026 27 | 06.02.2026

Indias Union Budget 202627 marks another step in the countrys green transition but with a familiar pattern of big intent

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 10:47 am

RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged At 5.25% In First Policy Decision After Budget

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept its key lending rate, known as the repo rate, unchanged at 5.25% in the first m

NDTV 6 Feb 2026 10:46 am

Parliament Budget Session Day 8 LIVE: Lok Sabha to hold general discussion on Union Budget 2026-27

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on the Motion of Thanks on the Presidents address in the Rajya Sabha

The Hindu 6 Feb 2026 10:23 am

Budget Session: Lok Sabha to hold general discussion on Union Budget 2026

The Lok Sabha will debate the Union Budget for 2026-27 on Friday. The session includes Question Hour and the laying of p

The Economic Times 6 Feb 2026 8:21 am

More, and less: On Budget 2026 and health-care spending

The health-care component of Budget 2026 is a mixed bag

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 11:56 pm

Truevis Technologies and Neusoft Medical Systems Sign MoU for 300 Radiology Centers with SMC Clinics

Revolutionizing Medtech Access and Empowering Radiologists Forecasts to invest an estimated Rs. 1,000 cr over 5 years On

News Voir 5 Feb 2026 5:27 pm

Interpreting Indias climate budget for 202627: Big promises, cautious steps

In this episode of The Climate Economy, we break down what Indias Union Budget 202627 really means for the countrys clim

The Hindu 5 Feb 2026 4:10 pm

Targeted tax changes for middle-class taxpayers in the budget 2026

Budget 2026 provides a tax exemption on interest from motor accident compensation. The post Targeted tax changes for mid

Fusion WeRIndia 5 Feb 2026 10:02 am

Bharat Vistar: What Is The AI Tool For Farmers Announced In Budget 2026?

Discover its features, benefits, and how it aims to transform Indian agriculture.

News18 5 Feb 2026 9:28 am

Goa completely ignored, financially short-changed in Union Budget: Cong

NT Reporter Panaji Congress on Wednesday said that the Union Budget 2026-27 has exposed what it termed as hollow claims

The Navhind Times 5 Feb 2026 12:32 am

Infrastructure Push in the Budget Sets the Tone for Real Estate Growth Beyond Metros

The Union Budget 2026-27 has given infrastructure a pivotal role in economic growth, and this has created a conducive en

News Voir 4 Feb 2026 7:12 pm

Budget 2026: FM throws challenge to Rahul Gandhi, asks him to cite specific gaps

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has strongly refuted allegations made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi regarding the

The Economic Times 4 Feb 2026 3:24 pm

Budget 2026-27: Tourism can go from threat to tool for empowerment

In conversation with Anuja Malhotra, policy manager at the Centre for Policy Design, ATREE, Bengaluru, about how environ

The Hindu 4 Feb 2026 2:05 pm

Union budget 2026-27, Economic Survey, India-EU trade agreement and more: The week in 5 charts

The Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 was presented in Parliament, the Economic Survey looking back over the l

The Hindu 4 Feb 2026 11:55 am

Dr Jitendra addresses SUMVAAD Conclave, highlights Budget focus on ease of doing business

Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 3 : Addressing the Annual Atal Innovation Incubator Conclave AIM SUMVAAD, here to

Daily Excelsior 4 Feb 2026 5:00 am

Union Budget 202627: A Moment for Jammu & Kashmir to Invest in Its Youth

By Girdhari Lal Raina The Union Budget 202627, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, marks a decisive shift

The Northlines 3 Feb 2026 9:59 pm

Eastern India lagging despite strong national growth; FY'27 Budget resilient: Sanjeev Sanyal

Sanjeev Sanyal, advisor to the Prime Minister, highlighted uneven economic growth across Indian states. He noted eastern

The Economic Times 3 Feb 2026 7:48 pm

Healthcare And Pharmaceutical Wishlist For Union Budget 2026: Industry Insiders Seek Key Reforms

India is all set to witness the announcement of Union budget 2026-27. In this article, we explore what healthcare and ph

NDTV 3 Feb 2026 7:09 pm

Union Budget 2026: No cheer in Rakhigarhi over plan to develop Harappan cultural site

Residents claiming that little work has been carried out at the site since a similar announcement was made in the 2020-2

The Hindu 3 Feb 2026 6:46 pm

GM University hosts Budget 2026 panel discussion in Davanagere

Experts who took part in a panel discussion were of the opinion that the Union Budget 2026 is a vital step toward sustai

The Hindu 3 Feb 2026 4:02 pm

Higher education in Union Budget 2026: Pivot to market readiness, skilling

The government has clearly pivoted toward identifying skill development and market-readiness as critical survival tools

The Hindu 3 Feb 2026 12:51 pm

Union Budget 2026: Special Funds Allotted To AIIMS Delhi For Research And Innovation

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has received a special allocation in the Union Budget, a

NDTV 3 Feb 2026 10:49 am

Budget 2026 is a signal of stability, predictability to draw in big global capital

India is setting its sights on sustainable growth and resilience, embracing a strategy that emphasizes stable governance

The Economic Times 3 Feb 2026 10:11 am

Rs 5,454 cr for Telangana railways; Hyderabad to be bullet train hub: Vaishnaw

Hyderabad: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday, February 2, said the Union Budget 202627 marks a major exp

The Siasat Daily 3 Feb 2026 7:34 am

CM confident of Goa getting nearly Rs 4K cr from Centre

NT Reporter Panaji Exuding confidence that is government would get nearly Rs 4,000 crore from the Centre through various

The Navhind Times 3 Feb 2026 1:40 am

Carbon capture push in Budget 2026 builds up steel & cement companies' confidence

India's government is investing 20,000 crore over five years in carbon capture technology. This funding will aid hard-to

The Economic Times 3 Feb 2026 1:17 am

Budget 2026: Tax reforms mark shift to trust-based regime, says CBDT chief

Explaining the hike in securities transaction tax (STT) on derivatives, CBDT chairman Ravi Agrawal said that the reforms

The Economic Times 3 Feb 2026 1:16 am

Priority is growth; demand seen keeping up pace, says Nirmala Sitharaman after Budget 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is confident consumption will remain strong. She defended the increased tax on deriv

The Economic Times 3 Feb 2026 1:13 am

Budget 2026: SEZ domestic sale a one-time Step, says Revenue Secretary

The government has introduced a special one-time measure for Special Economic Zone units. This allows eligible manufactu

The Economic Times 3 Feb 2026 1:10 am

Budget 2026: Infra boost may create $175 billion investment opportunity over 7 years

India's budget prioritizes infrastructure, signaling stability for long-term investors. Public capital expenditure is ri

The Economic Times 3 Feb 2026 1:05 am

Budget 2026: Vision for future-ready India with clarity and continuity

India's latest budget prioritizes technology and skills for future growth. Initiatives like Semiconductor Mission 2.0 an

The Economic Times 3 Feb 2026 12:50 am

Budget 2026 Aims For Stability And Growth: FM Nirmala Sitharaman To News18 | Full Interview

FM Nirmala Sitharaman, in an exclusive interview with Network18 Group Editor-in-Chief Rahul Joshi, decodes Budget 2026,

News18 2 Feb 2026 10:34 pm

Farmers abandoned by government in Budget 2026: Rythu Swarajya Vedika

Independent farmers organisations, Rythu Swarajya Vedika, have strongly criticised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamans

The Siasat Daily 2 Feb 2026 9:36 pm

From small towns to India Inc: Sitharaman's bold bet on Bharat in Budget 2026

Budget 2026: India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is launching a plan to boost small businesses in Tier II and Ti

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 8:58 pm

Union Budget 2026 A Snapshot of Government Finances

By Vinod ChandrashekharDixit The Union Budget 2026, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, highlights Indias

The Northlines 2 Feb 2026 8:56 pm

Budget FY27 to boost farmers' income, strengthen cooperatives: NDDB Chairman

New Delhi. The Union Budget 2026-27 offers significant boosts to agriculture and allied sectors. Finance Minister Nirmal

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 7:13 pm

Union Budget 2026: No influence of issues with U.S. in customs duty cuts, says Nirmala Sitharaman

The Finance Minister added that the Centre has already started using cess proceeds, usually its domain exclusively, in m

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 6:58 pm

Budget 2026: Activists flag opacity, underfunding in rural jobs schemes

Activists say 30,000 crore for MGNREGS is unclear and likely to be absorbed by dues; warn Centres 95,692 crore for VBGRA

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 6:46 pm

Rail Budget 2026: Key Announcements

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 5:54 pm

Budget 2026 aims to build job-ready, formal talent base, say experts

The Union Budget 2026-27 focuses on skilling and workforce development. It supports MSMEs and future industries. This ai

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 5:51 pm

Budget 2026 Pushes Technology-Driven, AI-Integrated Structural Reforms: Dr Jitendra

NEW DELHI, Feb 2 : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences, and Ministe

Daily Excelsior 2 Feb 2026 5:49 pm

Union Budget 2026: Policy Continuity and Capex Boost Accelerate India's Urbanisation Story

The Union Budget signals more than incremental spending it reinforces a long-term policy direction that places urbanisa

News Voir 2 Feb 2026 5:20 pm

India's Budget 2026 Aims to Build Services, Digital Infrastructure and Long-Term Competitiveness

Indias Union Budget 2026-27 has elicited strong reactions from industry leaders, particularly in services, technology, r

News Voir 2 Feb 2026 4:05 pm

Budget 2026: Consequences for education?

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 2:55 pm

The Hindu Editorial | Credible and creditable: On Union Budget 2026-27

Budget 2026 avoids major direct tax cuts, raising concerns for individuals and corporations seeking relief. Fiscal prude

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 2:10 pm

Union budget 2026 supercharges Indias sporting ambitions through Khelo India Mission, higher grants

Union Budget of India 2026: India is set for a major sports transformation over the next decade. The government plans to

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 2:03 pm

Sustaining 7-8 Pc Growth Govts Top Priority: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, Feb 2: Sustaining a 7-8 per cent economic growth is the governments top priority, as it will benefit all citi

The Northlines 2 Feb 2026 1:50 pm

Budget 2026: Why India Allocated Zero Funds For Chabahar And What It Means For Its Iran Strategy

Budget 2026 makes no allocation for Chabahar for the first time in years. Is this the end of Indias flagship Iran port p

News18 2 Feb 2026 1:42 pm

Peddlers of illogical arguments becoming politically irrelevant: Naqvi slams Oppns Budget criticism

Rampur (UP), Feb 2: Taking a swipe at the opposition for criticising the Union Budget, senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas N

Daily Excelsior 2 Feb 2026 1:40 pm

Budget 2026 Announces Rare Earth Corridors: Mapping The Vitamins Of Modern Industry In 4 States

Budget 2026 Announces Rare Earth Corridors: Which are the four states? Which rare earth minerals do they have? What are

News18 2 Feb 2026 1:16 pm

Union Budget 2026 advances critical reforms across customs, strategic sectors that boost investment: US-India Strategic Partnership Forum

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum has welcomed the Union Budget. It highlights the budget's focus on technology-d

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 1:01 pm

Budget 2026 bets on biopharma, SME capital to drive resilient growth: Industry leaders

The Union Budget 2026-27 focuses on fortifying the Indian economy against global volatility through strategic investment

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 12:51 pm

BJP has many invisible friends, Budget 2026 designed for them: Akhilesh Yadav

Opposition leaders have voiced strong criticism of the Union Budget 2026-27. Akhilesh Yadav claims the budget favors inv

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 12:46 pm

'Merit must have a home': When a fathers pain pushed FM Sitharaman to prioritise girls hostels in Budget 2026

Education Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said a personal experience inspired the Union Budget 202627s

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 12:33 pm

Pocket-size politics: Budget 2026 in cartoons

In this cartoon collection, Pocket-size politics shows how high-level policy hits the average persons wallet

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:23 pm

9 Budget measures that will change how and what you buy

Union Budget 2026: some measures make high-value imports and essential items cheaper, others add incremental costs that

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 11:48 am

Opinion: Opinion | How Budget 2026 Renders Kerala Invisible

What Kerala needs is not just sympathy or slogans. We need an alternative that commands respect in Delhi and delivers de

NDTV 2 Feb 2026 11:40 am

Union Budget 2026: Infrastructure

A collection of articles on what the Budget proposes for infrastructure

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 11:25 am

Union Budget 2026: Social sector

A collection of articles on what the budget offers for social sector

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 11:07 am

Union Budget 2026: Taxes

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 10:24 am

Top US-India Industry Bodies Cheer Union Budget 2026, Call For Faster Executions

Two of the most influential US-India industry bodies have strongly welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it a forwa

NDTV 2 Feb 2026 10:15 am

Budget 2026: What gets cheaper, what costs more

The government exempted basic customs duty on 17 essential cancer drugs and medicines. The post Budget 2026: What gets c

Fusion WeRIndia 2 Feb 2026 10:06 am

Union Budget 2026: Fitch flags slower deficit consolidation, sees growth-neutral stance

Union Budget 2026-27: Fitch Ratings observes India's Budget prioritizes growth through sustained capital spending. The f

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 9:53 am

BMS slams Budget 2026 calls it worker-deficient

BMS national vice president M. Jagadiswara Rao noted that while the emphasis on labour-intensive sectors, along with ini

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 8:35 am

ET Graphics: Borrowing now fuels growth as capital spending overtakes fiscal deficit

Union Budget 2026: Government borrowing is now funding capital expenditure. This indicates better spending quality and a

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 8:09 am

Telangana again treated unfairly in Union Budget: Deputy CM Hyderabad

Hyderabad:The Centre has once again treated Telangana unfairly in the Union Budget, said Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bha

The Siasat Daily 2 Feb 2026 7:50 am

Union Budget again shortchanged Telangana: KTR

Hyderabad: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Sunday, February 1, alleged that Telangana has once again been denied it

The Siasat Daily 2 Feb 2026 7:47 am

High-speed rail corridors to power Telanganas economic growth: Kishan Reddy

Hyderabad: Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy hailed the three high-speed rail corridors between Hyderaba

The Siasat Daily 2 Feb 2026 7:42 am

Biopharma Shakti to catalyse Indias global role in next industrial revolution: Dr Jitendra

Budget 2026-27 Excelsior Correspondent NEW DELHI, Feb 1: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Te

Daily Excelsior 2 Feb 2026 4:30 am

Centre reduces Ladakhs grants from Rs 7377 cr to Rs 4869 cr for next FY

Leh Palace to be developed as archaeological site Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Feb 1: The Centre has allocated more th

Daily Excelsior 2 Feb 2026 4:05 am

State to receive over Rs 328 cr from Budget

By Our Reporter SHILLONG, Feb 1: The Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated over Rs 328 crore to Meghalaya under various Fin

The Shillong Times 2 Feb 2026 2:30 am

Union Budget 2026 falls short of expectations in poll-bound West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the Budget had nothing to offer to people of the State. The Bharati

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 1:22 am

Census boost for Home Ministry in Budget 2026; intelligence bureau gets 74% hike

Budget 2026: India's internal security budget sees a major increase. The Union government has allocated 2.55 lakh crore,

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 12:56 am

Budget 2026: A slow-cooked recipe for wholesome consumption

The government has chosen to prioritise investment, productivity and job creation. Public capex remains the backbone of

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 12:54 am

Budget 2026-27 falls short of expectations in poll bound West Bengal

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the Budget had nothing to offer to people of the State. The Bharati

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:52 am

Budget skirts issues listed by economic survey, says Congress

Budget 2026: Opposition leaders P Chidambaram, Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee, and Kanimozhi have strongly criticized the

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 12:52 am

Debating Union Budget 2026 as turning point or tinkering

Budget 2026-27 needs to be read in the context of much geopolitical turmoil

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:41 am

Giving wings to aspirations: Budget lays the groundwork for competitive manufacturing, resilient supply chains and inclusive growth

Budget 2026: India's latest budget prioritizes manufacturing and supply chain strength for Viksit Bharat. It boosts publ

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 12:24 am

Credible and creditable: On Union Budget 2026-27

The Union Budget 2026-27 chose prudence over adventurism, and multipronged measures over Big Bang reforms

The Hindu 2 Feb 2026 12:23 am

Budget 2026: Customs levy on personal imports halved to 10%; high-end electronic goods, apparel may see lower landed costs

The government has also signalled higher duty-free allowances for Indians returning from overseas travel, potentially wi

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 12:20 am

Capex drive to power growth as Budget 2026 hikes investment to sustain growth & modernise logistics

Budget 2026: The government has proposed an 8.9% increase in capital spending for the next fiscal, reaching Rs 12.2 lakh

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 12:15 am

Budget 2026: Job creation and skill development top the agenda

In an era of economic transformation, the Union Budget puts a spotlight on job creation and skill enhancement, laying th

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 12:11 am

Bangladesh aid cut by half; no fund for Chabahar Port in Union Budget 2026

India's budget reveals shifts in foreign aid. Assistance to Bangladesh is halved. No funds are allocated for the Chabaha

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 12:07 am

Boost for BJP allies in Budget 2026; tax sops for TDP-led Andhra Pradesh, infra for Bihar

Andhra Pradesh's demands were met in the recent budget. A tax holiday for data centers until 2047 was announced. The Pur

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 12:04 am

Budget 2026: 'Historic budget lays road map for Viksit Bharat', says PM Modi

In a bold statement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Union Budget as both groundbreaking and visionary. With a c

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 12:02 am

Union Budget 2026: MSMEs get three-pronged support plan

India is launching a significant support plan for micro, small, and medium enterprises. This initiative will provide equ

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 12:02 am

No freebies, only long-term support for poll-bound states in Budget 2026

The Union budget prioritizes long-term growth for poll-bound states. New projects include rare earth mineral corridors i

The Economic Times 2 Feb 2026 12:01 am

Union Budget 202627: Tourism Gets Intent, But Falls Short on Structural Reforms, Says Tourism Committee of FTCCI

D. Ramchandram pointed out that India still lacked a comprehensive and contemporary National Tourism Policy aligned with

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 11:58 pm

Watch: No specific giveaways for poll-bound states in Budget 2026 The Hindu Reporters Explain

The Hindus reporters across these States to understand the allocations and the political reactions on the ground.

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 11:55 pm

Union Budget 2026-27: Business as usual with capex push, modest fiscal consolidation and risks

India's latest budget prioritizes fiscal consolidation with a gentle approach, focusing on capital expenditure to counte

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 11:55 pm

Budget 2026 moots several proposals to rejuvenate indigenous shipping

In todays speech, the Finance Minister spoke about the governments aim to develop inland and coastal shipping so that it

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 11:54 pm

Budget 2026 bets big on services; panel proposed to lift global share to 10% by 2047

India plans to significantly boost its global services sector share to ten percent by 2047. A new panel will identify gr

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 11:54 pm

Budget 2026: Making India attractive hub for sustained investment

India's 2026 budget focuses on predictable growth. It aims to attract global investment with clear tax rules for technol

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 11:53 pm

Budget 2026: Manufacturing push, PLI schemes boost domestic production

India's new budget champions manufacturing, aiming to significantly increase its contribution to the nation's GDP. Key s

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 11:53 pm

Watch: Union Budget 2026 | The big economic priorities explained

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1st presented her ninth Union Budget and the third of the Narendra Modi

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 11:51 pm

Budget 2026: Allocation for Labour Ministry intact; Budget ignored unemployment, say trade unions

Trade unions said the Budget reduced capital investment to corporate investment

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 11:23 pm

Budget 2026: Growth push with opportunities

Indias Budget 2026 comes at a decisive stage in the countrys development journey when policy focus is shifting from rec

The Northlines 1 Feb 2026 10:49 pm

Budget 2026 Lays Strong Foundation For Indias Biopharma Growth

The Budget proposes setting up three National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education And Research, upgrades to seven exi

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 10:34 pm

Budget 2026: Health, AYUSH Get Push, Public Health Gaps Remain, Say Experts

Experts noted that public health spending continues to remain below the target of 2.5 per cent of the GDP, with limited

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 10:30 pm

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Budget 2026-27 Brings Back Old Populist Rhetoric, But Its Still Muted

For quite some time now, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Cabinet colleagues like commerce minister Piyush Goyal and

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 10:20 pm

Budget 2026: Substantial increase in livestock, fisheries outlay

Credit-linked subsidies, start-upsupportand veterinary expansion announced

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 10:17 pm

CII-AP Hails Union Budget 2026 As Balanced, Growth-Oriented

The Budget has been termed confidence-building at a time of heightened global uncertainty, sending a strong signal of co

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 10:14 pm

Budget 2026: Hyderabad To Get 3 High-Speed Rail Corridors

BioPharma and Textile Sectors To Surge

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 10:13 pm

Union Budget 2026 boosts skilling drive, ministry allocation sees sharp rise

The Union Budget 2026-27 provides a substantial boost to India's skilling initiatives. The Ministry of Skill Development

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 10:05 pm

Union Budget 2026: No New IIM or Central University for Telangana

While there has been an overall rise in the education spending in the Union Budget 2026, Telangana did not figure in ann

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 9:58 pm

Watch: Union Budget 2026: whats in it for textile and MSME?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced a fresh allocation of 10,000 crore to the small and medium enterprises

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:47 pm

Union Budget 2026 does little to reduce out-of-pocket expenses, medical inflation: experts

While exempting 17 cancer medicines from basic customs duty was welcome, there is little evidence to suggest that compan

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:47 pm

Union Budget 2026: A budget for difficult times

Budget 2026 sets the Centres capital expenditure target at 12.2 lakh crore, proposes dedicated rare earth corridors, con

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:45 pm

Bhutan Gets Lion's Share Of Foreign Grants In Budget 2026, Uptick In Aid To Afghanistan: What This Means

The increased MEA allocation marks a strategic pivot under the 'Neighbourhood First' policy, where foreign aid will be u

News18 1 Feb 2026 9:37 pm

Union Budget 202627 Puts Araku, Pulicat on National Eco-Tourism Map

ASR district collector Dinesh Kumar said the project is already under way, with plans to develop double-line mountain tr

Deccan Chronicle 1 Feb 2026 9:30 pm

Budget 2026: Govt. plans employment boost through tourism sector with upskilling of guides, Buddhist circuit in Northeast

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also said that a National Destination Digital Knowledge Grid to digitally docu

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:20 pm

Watch: What does the Union Budget 2026 say on direct taxes?

The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamans direct tax announcements during the Budget 2026 speech marked a major overhaul

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:20 pm

Budget 2026 has ignored Andhras funding needs: YSRCP

Amaravati: The opposition Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday said the Union Budge

The Siasat Daily 1 Feb 2026 9:10 pm

Telangana CII welcomes Union Budget 2026-27

Hyderabad: The Union Budget 2026-27, presented on Sunday, February 1, by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is a futur

The Siasat Daily 1 Feb 2026 9:05 pm

Union Budget 2026: Jammu and Kashmir fund allocation marginally up; Ladakh sees around 27% increase

The modest increase of 2,000 crore in Central allocations falls far short of addressing the regions long-standing develo

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 9:00 pm

Union Budget 2026-27: Viewpoint

A collection of articles by eminent personalities decoding the Budget.

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 8:59 pm

CBI gets nearly Rs 1105 crore in Union Budget; increase of Rs 46.5 crore

New Delhi: The Centre allocated Rs 1,104.98 crore for CBI in the Budget 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Si

The Siasat Daily 1 Feb 2026 8:58 pm

Budget 2026-27: Over Rs 1300 crore allocated for forensic related schemes under MHA

The Union Budget 2026-27 earmarks over Rs 1471 crore for upgrading forensic capabilities. Funds will boost safety of wom

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 8:54 pm

Union Budget 2026: Despite sharp dip in actual spends, Jal Jeevan mission retains allocation at 67,600 crore

Although the allocation last year was significant, the Jal Shakti Ministry, according to the Union Budget documents, exp

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 8:52 pm

Budget: CAPFs, special forces under MHA get marginal hike, highest for ITBP at over 14%

Union Budget 2026-27 allocated a three percent hike to Central Armed Police Forces, with the ITBP seeing over a 14 perce

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 8:52 pm

Union Budget 2026 emphasises the imperative of sustained growth as a key kartavya

Manufacturing remains central to Indias growth strategy given its role in large-scale employment generation, export comp

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 8:15 pm

'Gamechanger For Indian Astronomy': Scientists Hail Budget Push For Big Telescopes, Planetariums

Budget 2026 proposes establishing and upgrading the National Large Solar Telescope, National Large Optical Infrared Tele

News18 1 Feb 2026 8:07 pm

Union Budget 2026: Accelerating the Reform Express in defence and national security

It is laudable that the Budget has given a boost to Indias defence funding, but the design and efficacy of follow-up ref

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 8:05 pm

A.P. TDP president lauds Union Budget 2026

Palla Srinivasa Rao says 12.2 lakh crore allocation for public capital expenditure, along with proposals for new freight

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 8:04 pm

Union Budget 2026: Allocation to major central schemes

The VB-G RAM G scheme receives an allocation of 95,692 crores, with four other schemes and areas receiving higher alloca

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 7:53 pm

'Future-Ready Budget For Viksit Bharat': Piyush Goyal To NDTV

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal called the Union Budget 2026 future-ready for a developed India (Viksit Bhar

NDTV 1 Feb 2026 7:30 pm

'Bold and inclusive': Sunil Mittal hails Union Budget 2026

Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, praised the Union Budget 2026-27. He described it as a bold plan fo

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 7:27 pm

Budget 2026: 3,400 crore for educational, skill, infrastructure development schemes for six minorities

The budget for Prime Minister-Viraasat Ka Samvardhan, an initiative for socio-economic empowerment of minority communiti

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 7:20 pm

Budget blueprint for Viksit Bharat, says Yogi; Akhilesh calls it 'invisible ledger' of BJP's corruption

As the Union Budget 2026-27 rolled out, Uttar Pradesh's political figures showcased strikingly different perspectives. Y

The Times of India 1 Feb 2026 7:17 pm

Union Budget 2026: Building Indias green capacity for the next decade

Overall, the Budget balances near-term macro stability with long-term strategic direction. Growth and job creation remai

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 7:14 pm

Union Budget 2026: Govt raises TCS on coal, lignite to 2%

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has increased the tax collected at source on coal and lignite sales. The rate will n

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 7:05 pm

CII Salem zone welcomes Union Budget 2026

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 7:03 pm

'Holistic And Forward-Looking': Piyush Goyal Says Budget 2026 Reflects Future-Ready India

Piyush Goyal termed the Budget economically and fundamentally very strong, and stated that it eflects the aspirations of

News18 1 Feb 2026 7:01 pm

Union Budget 2026 offers no new hope: KRRS

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 6:55 pm

Astonishing In Election Year: Shashi Tharoor Says Kerala Neglected In Budget

Congress's Shashi Tharoor, who has been making headlines lately over what many see as his softened stance towards the ND

NDTV 1 Feb 2026 6:45 pm

Union Budget 2026: Government allocates Rs 13,705 crore for Department of Space

ISRO's ambitious space station and human spaceflight goals receive a significant boost. The Union Budget 2026-27 allocat

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 6:38 pm

Budget 2026: Mental Health In Focus As Sitharaman Announces NIMHANS 2.0 For North India

Sitharaman noted that northern India currently lacks a national-level facility, and the new institute aims to bridge thi

News18 1 Feb 2026 6:37 pm

Union Budget 2026-27 will ensure sustained economic growth: Edappadi Palaniswami

Highlighting the measures announced for MSMEs, Mr. Palaniswami said the allocation of 2,000 crore to ensure credit acces

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 6:24 pm

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

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 6:23 pm

Union Budget 2026-27: Community-owned SHE Marts to be set up for women SHG entrepreneurs, says Sitharaman

Building on the success of the Lakhpati Didi programme, I propose to help women take the next step from credit-linked li

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 6:16 pm

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

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 6:08 pm

Union Budget 2026: Odisha CM Mohan Majhi praises infra, waterway push; Naveen Patnaik expresses disappointment

Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly and former CM Naveen Patnaik said the Budget offered no noteworthy benefits to t

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 6:07 pm

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 th

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 5:57 pm

Scheme for Buddhist circuit in Northeast India announced in Budget

Union budget 2026-27- The Union Budget 2026-27 has proposed to launch a scheme for the development of Buddhist circuits

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 5:49 pm

Overall Budget Progressive, But Falls Short Of J&Ks Expectations: Rahul Sahai

Jammu, Feb 1: Chairman of the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industries in Jammu and Kashmir, Rahul Sahai, on Sunday sai

Daily Excelsior 1 Feb 2026 5:46 pm

Budget 2026-27 decisive step towards Viksit Bharat: BJP

The 2026-27 Union Budget is being celebrated for its forward-thinking approach that prioritizes the average citizen. Wit

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 5:45 pm

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 pr

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 5:43 pm

Budget 2026: Amid Rafale buys, govt allocates Rs 63,733 crore for aircraft, engines to give more air power against Pakistan, China

The Defence Ministry's budget has seen a 15% increase, reaching Rs 7.85 lakh crore for FY26-27. Capital expenditure, cru

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 5:38 pm

Budget 2026: What is 'Orange Economy', why the government is backing animation, gaming, VFX, comics and how is it linked to content creators?

Budget 2026-27: In a boost to Indias creative industries, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced govern

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 5:30 pm

Congress Calls Budget Visionless, Says Jobs, Farmers and States Ignored

Congress slams Budget 2026 as anti-people and visionless, alleging neglect of jobs, farmers, welfare, federalism and eco

Web Dunia 1 Feb 2026 5:30 pm

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 prese

The Siasat Daily 1 Feb 2026 5:28 pm

Budget 202627 Lays Foundation for Viksit Bharat 2047: PM Modi

PM Modi hails Budget 202627 as a roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047, says it boosts reforms, MSMEs, youth and Indias growth

Web Dunia 1 Feb 2026 5:24 pm

Budget 2026:Soaps, detergents, umbrellas likely to turn expensive; customs processes to be simplified

For better use of capacities of manufacturing units in Special Economic Zones that are hit by global trade disruptions,

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 5:23 pm

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 imm

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 5:21 pm

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 opp

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 5:18 pm

Chidambaram slams Union Budget 2026; flags job crisis, weakening rupee, more

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram has sharply criticized the Union Budget 2026-27. He stated that Finance Minister Ni

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 5:16 pm

Budget 2026 hikes capex to Rs 12.2 L crore in big push to infrastructure

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, announced a capital expenditure of Rs 12.2 lakh crore in the

The Siasat Daily 1 Feb 2026 5:14 pm

Over 2.5 lakh crore allocated to Union Home Ministry in Budget 2026

New Delhi: The Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday allocated Rs 255233.53 crore to the Ministry of Home Affairs, with the maj

The Siasat Daily 1 Feb 2026 5:13 pm

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.

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 5:12 pm

Evening news wrap: PM Modi hails Union Budget 202627 as historic; Capital expenditure rises to Rs 12.2 lakh crore & more

Prime Minister Modi lauded the Union Budget 2026-27 as historic, outlining a roadmap for a Viksit Bharat by 2047 and boo

The Times of India 1 Feb 2026 5:10 pm

Reforms will boost tourism, healthcare, education: Northeastern states hail Union Budget 2026

The Union Budget 2026-27 is set to bring significant benefits to Assam and the Eastern region. It balances global ambiti

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 5:05 pm

Union Budget 2026: What are the wins for common man and small taxpayers?

Union Budget 2026 brings relief for the common man with TCS cut to 2%, automated nil or lower TDS certificates, tax-free

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 5:04 pm

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 inc

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 5:03 pm

Budget 2026 FAQs: 'Ease Of Living' Reforms To Simplified Direct Tax Regime, All You Need To Know

With the Union Budget 2026, the Centre aims to create a more taxpayer-friendly environment while reducing the complexiti

News18 1 Feb 2026 4:59 pm

Budget 2026: Minister MB Patil among people asking for more, responding to FM's high-speed corridor announcement

Budget 2026: High-speed rail corridors announced in the budget have sparked debate, with Karnataka's minister and citize

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 4:57 pm

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 strengthene

The Hindu 1 Feb 2026 4:49 pm

What Is Orange Economy Mentioned In Budget 2026? How Is It Linked To Content Creators?

Budget 2026, Economic Survey and even PM Modi spoke about orange economy: FM Nirmala Sitharaman promised to boost the or

News18 1 Feb 2026 4:44 pm

Union Budget 2026: Customs duty rationalisation to help boost exports, promote manufacturing, say experts

Budget 2026-27's customs duty rationalization is set to boost exports and domestic manufacturing by lowering costs for k

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 4:44 pm

Budget 2026: Duty Relief For 17 Cancer Drugs, Import Exemptions On Drugs For 7 Rare Diseases

Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget, said the duty exemption would directly help reduce the prices of critical

News18 1 Feb 2026 4:43 pm

Govt sees people of Bengal as Bangladeshis: TMC on Union Budget 2026

New Delhi: Trinamool Congress National General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday, February 1, accused the Centre of

The Siasat Daily 1 Feb 2026 4:43 pm

No Funds For Chabahar Port Project In Union Budget Amid US-Iran Tensions

Union Budget 2026: India has made no allocation for the Chabahar port project in the 2026 Union Budget, a decision that

NDTV 1 Feb 2026 4:42 pm

FM Sitharaman proposes Khelo India Mission to boost talent development, coaching, infra

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the launch of the Khelo India Mission while presentin

The Northlines 1 Feb 2026 4:40 pm

STT Hike on Futures Hits Market Sentiment; Sensex, Nifty Slide Nearly 2%, Rs 10 Lakh Crore Wiped Out!

Sensex and Nifty slide nearly 2% after Budget 2026 proposes a sharp hike in STT on futures, raising concerns over liquid

Web Dunia 1 Feb 2026 4:36 pm

BJP hails Budget 2026 as historic, Congress calls it lacklustre

The Union Budget 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, received mixed reaction

The Siasat Daily 1 Feb 2026 4:34 pm

STT and F&O explained: Why has FM Nirmala Sitharamans proposed hike on Securities Transaction Tax in her Budget speech left traders worried? All FAQs answered

In the Union Budget 2026-27, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a hike in Securities Transaction Tax (ST

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 4:33 pm

The Budget Tax Move That Makes It Easier For Students To Study Abroad

Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reduced the tax collection at source rate to two per cent for education

NDTV 1 Feb 2026 4:32 pm

PM Modi describes Union Budget 2026-27 as historic

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Union Budget 2026-27 presents an ambitious roadmap to give new

The Northlines 1 Feb 2026 4:31 pm

Its Very Disappointing: Shashi Tharoor Say Kerala Was Ignored In Budget 2026

Congress leaders Tharoor and Mather criticised the Union Budget for ignoring Kerala, lacking project details, and causin

News18 1 Feb 2026 4:29 pm

Union Budget Signals Push For Developed India, Shows Strong Focus On J&K: JCCI

Jammu, Feb 1: The Union Budget 2026 reflects a strong push towards building a developed India and an additional Rs 2,000

Daily Excelsior 1 Feb 2026 4:27 pm

Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas: Budget 2026 prioritises peoples development

The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, in the Parliament, pla

The Siasat Daily 1 Feb 2026 4:24 pm

Why Madhya Pradesh Farmers Are Not Happy With The Union Budget 2026

Madhya Pradesh, the country's largest producer of wheat and pulses, boasting fertile black soil and endless expanses of

NDTV 1 Feb 2026 4:23 pm

Budget 2026 Opens India's Market As Trump Closes America's Doors

Raising the seafood duty-free input cap to 3 percent directly offsets the squeeze from higher foreign tariffs.

NDTV 1 Feb 2026 4:22 pm

Cements India's Path To Huge Economic Growth: Jyotiraditya Scindia On Budget

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia welcomed the budget 2026 today saying it is a forward looking budget crafted by Prim

NDTV 1 Feb 2026 4:18 pm

Union Budget 2026: Health Allocation Raised To Rs 1.06 Lakh Crore

The National Health Mission has been allocated Rs 39,390 crore, aimed at strengthening primary healthcare, maternal and

NDTV 1 Feb 2026 4:17 pm

Union Budget 2026: Over 2.5 lakh crore allocated to Union Home Ministry

The Union Budget 2026-27 significantly increased the Ministry of Home Affairs' allocation to Rs 255,233.53 crore, with a

The Economic Times 1 Feb 2026 4:15 pm