Nirmala Sitharaman: News
You should buy these defense stocks before Budget 2026
Ahead of the Union Budget on February 1, market experts are recommending investors to consider defense stocks.
Budget 2026: Key details you need to know
The Union Budget for 2026-27 will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1.
India hikes customs duty on electronic goods to 20%
The Indian government has raised the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on flat panel displays to 20%.
From Halwa ceremony to presentation: How India crafts its Budget
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2026-27 on February 1.
What do jewelers want from Union Budget 2026?
The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to consider its suggestions for the 2026-27 Union Budget .
Budget 2026: Senior citizens may get tax relief on healthcare
Deloitte India's Executive Director, Tarun Garg, has predicted that the upcoming Union Budget for 2026-27 could offer significant tax benefits to senior citizens.
Budget 2026: Market players want tax relief on equity investments
Ahead of the Union Budget for 2026-27, market participants are demanding a reduction in capital market taxation.
Crypto industry demands regulatory clarity, tax relief in Budget 2026
The virtual digital assets (VDAs) sector in India is looking for regulatory clarity, a clear taxation policy, and a cryptocurrency framework in the upcoming Union Budget 2026.
Budget 2026: Stock markets to remain open on a Sunday
In a rare move, India's leading stock exchanges, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE Ltd., will remain open on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
Will Budget 2026 make new income tax regime even better?
As the Budget 2026 nears, salaried and middle-class taxpayers are eagerly waiting for Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement on February 1.
Budget presentation on February 1: Will markets open on Sunday?
The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs (CCPA) has proposed key dates for the upcoming Budget Session of Parliament.
Nirmala Sitharaman's 9th Budget: Who's in her team this year?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget.
Sitharaman introduces Securities Markets Code Bill to unify market laws
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced the Securities Markets Code Bill, 2025 in Lok Sabha.
Parliament clears bill for 100% foreign investment in insurance sector
The Rajya Sabha has approved the Sabka Bima Sabki Raksha (Amendment of Insurance Laws) Bill, 2025.
Lok Sabha: Bill proposing 100% FDI in insurance sector introduced
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today introduced the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha.
Union Budget: How it is prepared and presented
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, 2026.
India's customs framework to be revamped, says Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a major overhaul of India's customs framework.
Consensus reached to let Lok Sabha function smoothly starting tomorrow
Following a floor leaders' meeting in the room of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, it has been decided that the House will run smoothly from Wednesday, without any disruption, ANI reported.
Parliament Winter Session: Lok Sabha adjourned till noon
The Lok Sabha has been adjourned till noon after opposition MPs entered the well of the House demanding discussion on the ongoing SIR.
India proposes new cess structure on pan masala, tobacco products
The Indian government has proposed two major tax reform bills to revamp indirect taxes on tobacco products and pan masala.
Lok Sabha passes Manipur Goods and Services Tax Bill 2025
The Lok Sabha has passed the Manipur Goods and Services Tax (Second Amendment) Bill, 2025. The bill seeks to replace an ordinance that was promulgated on October 7, 2025.
Lok Sabha adjourned for today amid opposition protest over SIR
The Winter Session of the Parliament has been marred by disruptions, with the Lok Sabha adjourned for the day amid protests by opposition parties primarily over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Winter Session: Both houses adjourned till 2pm
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2:00pm on the first day of the Winter Session, after a discussion on the motion of felicitation of new Chairman CP Radhakrishnan.
Winter Session: Lok Sabha adjourned amid ruckus by opposition
The Lok Sabha has been adjourned until 12 noon, following a ruckus by the opposition over the demand for discussions during the Zero Hour.
Parliament Winter Session: Government to impose new levies on tobacco
The government will introduce two bills in the Lok Sabha on Monday to replace the existing Goods and Services Tax (GST) compensation cess on tobacco products and pan masala, news agency PTI reported.
India's space sector seeks 3x funding boost in Budget 2026
The Satcom Industry Association of India (SIA-India) has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to triple the budget allocation for the country's space sector.
FDI in India's insurance sector might be hiked to 100%
The Indian government plans to introduce a bill in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament, seeking to raise foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector to 100%.
Using stablecoins for payments might soon be allowed in India
The Indian government is considering the use of stablecoins, a type of cryptocurrency, for transactions.
India's fiscal deficit widens to ₹5.73L crore in H1 2025
India's fiscal deficit for the first half of the current financial year has widened to ₹5.73 lakh crore, or 36.5% of annual estimates, according to government data.
GST rate cuts benefiting consumers across all categories: Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has confirmed that the benefits of the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate cuts are reaching consumers across all categories.
TN pauses bill banning Hindi hoardings, movies, songs after backlash
The Tamil Nadu government has decided to put a proposed anti-Hindi bill on hold, India Today reported.
Tata Trusts dispute: What Amit Shah, Sitharaman said amid crisis
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman have met top Tata Group executives in New Delhi.
You can now invest 100% in equities under NPS
The National Pension System (NPS) has launched a new multiple scheme framework, allowing subscribers to allocate their entire portfolio to equities.
Delhi's Ladli Yojana payout soon: Who is eligible for benefits
The Delhi government will disburse honorarium to nearly 40,000 beneficiaries of the Ladli scheme on October 1.
New GST rates now effective: Have fuel, liquor become cheaper?
India's indirect tax system is undergoing a major overhaul from today, September 22.
GST 2.0: What gets cheaper, what gets expensive from today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's promise of a "great gift" this Diwali has come true with the launch of GST 2.0.
'GST Bachat Utsav' from tomorrow: PM Modi announces price cuts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a "GST Bachat Utsav" starting September 22, which he called a next-generation reform.
PM Modi to address nation at 5pm on Sunday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on Sunday, September 21, at 5:00pm.
GST 2.0 reforms infused ₹2L crore in Indian economy: Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that the Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms have infused ₹2 lakh crore into the Indian economy.
Insurance Amendment Bill likely in Winter session: Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has hinted that the Insurance Amendment Bill, which proposes 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector, could be introduced in Parliament during the upcoming Winter session.