Union Budget: News
BJP MP files notice seeking Rahul Gandhi's Parliament membership termination
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Nishikant Dubey has submitted a substantive motion against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha.
Anil Ambani not jailed because he's in Epstein Files: Rahul
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday asked why Anil Ambani, who has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a ₹4,000 bank fraud case, is still roaming free.
RBI revises GDP growth forecast to 7.4% for FY26
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revised its GDP growth forecast for the current fiscal year from 7.3% to 7.4%.
Budget unveils 6-month voluntary disclosure window for foreign income, assets
The Union Budget has introduced a voluntary disclosure scheme for taxpayers with undisclosed foreign income or assets.
These defense stocks should benefit from Budget 2026 announcements
Goldman Sachs has identified a number of defense stocks that could benefit from the Budget 2026 announcements.
Budget 2026: CBI allocated ₹1,100cr to tackle modern crimes
The Central Bureau of Investigatio (CBI) has been allocated ₹1,104.98 crore in the Union Budget for 2026-27.
Market crash doesn't reflect Budget quality: PM's Economic Advisor
Sanjeev Sanyal, the Economic Advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has downplayed the recent stock market crash.
'Anti-poor...detached from reality': Opposition parties slam Budget 2026
Opposition parties have slammed the Union Budget 2026, calling it "anti-poor" and "detached" from reality.
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.
Roads and highways allocation in Budget 2026 touches ₹3.1L crore
The Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated ₹3.10 lakh crore to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH).
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) facility.
PM Modi's visit to Punjab dera sparks political debate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ballan village in Punjab's Jalandhar district, just hours after the Union Budget 2026-27 was presented in Parliament.
Union Budget 2026: ₹1,500cr allocated for PM e-Drive scheme
The Indian government has allocated ₹1,500 crore for the PM E-DRIVE scheme in the 2026-27 Union Budget.
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.
Only 8% of Budget allocated for climate fight
India's Union Budget 2026-27 has come under fire for its inadequate response to the growing climate crisis.
Your stock buybacks will now be taxed as capital gains
In a major policy shift, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed taxing the proceeds of stock buybacks as capital gains instead of dividend income.
Union Budget 2026: Space department allocation up by around ₹290cr
The Indian government's allocation for the Department of Space in the Union Budget for 2026-27 has been increased by ₹289 crore, or just over 2%.
Union Budget 2026 allocates ₹18,000cr for power distribution reforms
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced an allocation of ₹18,000 crore for the Power Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) in Union Budget 2026.
Union Budget 2026: Railways gets allocation of ₹2.81L crore
In the Union Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has allocated ₹2.81 lakh crore to the Ministry of Railways.
Leather exporters get relief in Union Budget 2026
In a bid to boost India's leather exports, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed duty-free imports of certain specified inputs in Union Budget 2026.
Budget 2026: 'Khelo India Mission' launched to boost sports
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the launch of a new initiative called the 'Khelo India Mission.'
Union Budget 2026: No change in gold, silver import duties
The Indian government's Budget 2026 has kept the customs duty rates for gold and silver imports unchanged.
Union Budget 2026: Agriculture culture gets ₹1.62 trillion allocation
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a budget allocation of ₹1,62,671 crore for the agriculture sector in the Union Budget 2026.
Budget 2026: IndiaAI mission gets ₹1,000cr allocation
In the Union Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a ₹1,000 crore allocation for the IndiaAI Mission.
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.
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.
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's healthcare budget has crossed the ₹1 lakh crore mark.
How India's 'rare-earth corridors' will help reduce China dependency
The Union Budget 2026 has proposed the establishment of 'rare-earth corridors' in Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Andhra Pradesh.
Budget 2026: ₹1,775cr allocated to solar power sector
The Indian government has allocated ₹1,775 crore to the solar power (grid) sector in the Union Budget 2026. The move highlights India's commitment to renewable energy transition.
Budget 2026: No change in income tax slabs
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the Union Budget for 2026-27.
You can now file revised ITRs up to March 31
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced several changes in direct tax rules.
Union Budget 2026: Container manufacturing scheme worth ₹10,000cr announced
In a major move, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a dedicated scheme for establishing a domestic container manufacturing ecosystem.
Budget 2026: Modi government announces ₹5,000cr per City Economic Region
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a major initiative to boost regional urban development in India.
Budget 2026: New dedicated freight corridor to connect Surat, Dankuni
In her ninth consecutive Union Budget presentation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a dedicated freight corridor between Surat in Gujarat and Dankuni in West Bengal.
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's allocation of ₹6.81 lakh crore for FY26.
How long did Sitharaman's ninth Budget speech last
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered her ninth consecutive Union Budget for FY 2026-27 on Friday.
Budget 2026: India to boosts astrophysics research, upgrade telescope facilities
In a major push for space science, the Union Budget has announced plans to establish and upgrade four key telescope and astronomy facilities in India.
Budget 2026: What becomes cheaper and costlier for you
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget earlier today.
Budget 2026: India sets FY27 fiscal deficit target at 4.3%
The Indian government has announced a fiscal deficit target of 4.3% of the gross domestic product (GDP) for the financial year 2026-27.
Budget 2026: Sitharaman allocates ₹40,000cr for electronics component manufacturing
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a major increase in the budget allocation for electronics manufacturing.
New income tax act will be effective from April 1
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that the new Income Tax Act will come into effect from April 1, 2026.
Budget 2026: India to establish content creator labs in schools
In a major push for the creative industry, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced plans to establish content creator labs in schools and colleges across India.
Budget 2026: FM sets ₹12.2L crore capex target for infrastructure
Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled a capital expenditure (capex) target of ₹12.2 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2026-27.
Budget 2026: 'BioPharma Shakti' initiative with ₹10,000cr allocation announced
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement of a ₹10,000 crore allocation for the "Biopharma Shakti" program in Union Budget 2026 has sent pharma stocks soaring.
Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman unveils 6-point strategy for economic growth
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled a six-point strategy to accelerate and sustain India's economic growth.
AI can be growth multiplier, says Nirmala Sitharaman in Budget
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that cutting-edge technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), can serve as growth multipliers.
Sitharaman's Budget speech focusing on 'Part B': What is it?
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting a more detailed and substantive Part B in her Budget speech today.
Budget 2026: India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 announced with 40,000cr overlay
In her record-breaking ninth consecutive Budget presentation today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman officially announced the next phase of India's technological evolution by launching India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0.
Union Budget 2026-27 approved by Cabinet ahead of presentation
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Union Budget for 2026-27.
Metal stocks plunge by 19% today: Here we decode why
Shares of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), Hindustan Copper, and Vedanta witnessed a major sell-off today.
Sitharaman's core team: The 7 architects of Budget 2026
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gears up to present the Union Budget for FY2026-27, all eyes are on the key announcements. These include fiscal deficit targets, tax proposals, and spending priorities.
Indian defense stocks up by 5% today: What's the reason?
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026 today, shares of several defense companies have witnessed a significant rally.
Budget 2026: Analysts pick 11 stocks to watch today
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to unveil the Union Budget for FY2026-27, analysts have identified 11 stocks that could be potential winners.
Over 360 IPOs hit the Indian market since last Budget
India's initial public offering (IPO) market has been on fire, with 366 listings since the last Union Budget.
'Dahi-cheeni' before Budget: President's gesture for FM and its significance
Ahead of the Union Budget presentation, President Droupadi Murmu performed a customary ritual by offering dahi-cheeni (curd and sugar) to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Will old tax regime be scrapped in Budget 2026?
In the last six years, the Indian government has made significant changes to its tax policies.
Finance Minister meets President ahead of Budget session
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met President Droupadi Murmu today, in a customary pre-Budget presentation meeting.
Sensex, Nifty open lower ahead of Union Budget
The Indian stock market opened on a negative note in a special session today, ahead of the Union Budget announcement.
Budget for FY27 pegged at ₹54L crore, up 7.9% YoY
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is likely to present a ₹54.1 lakh crore Union Budget for FY2026-27, according to a report by Sunidhi Securities & Finance Limited.
Budget 2026 likely to focus on nuclear power in India
As India gears up for its Union Budget 2026, analysts are expecting the government to announce additional supportive measures for the renewable energy sector.
What do start-ups seek from Union Budget 2026?
As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, India's start-up ecosystem is keeping a close watch on potential changes.