Nirmala Sitharaman: News
Budget 2026-27: India to have 5 medical tourism hubs soon
In the Union Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced plans to set up five medical tourism hubs and launch a "Biopharma Shakti programme" with an allocation of ₹10,000 crore over five years.
Budget Day jitters: Sensex crashes over 1,300 points
The Indian stock market witnessed a major crash on Wednesday, with the benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty falling sharply.
Budget 2026: Mental health prioritized as Sitharaman announces 'NIMHANS 2'
In a major push for mental health, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced plans to set up a second National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in North India.
Budget 2026: ₹20,000cr outlay announced for carbon capture and storage
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a major push for Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technology in the 2026 Budget.
Budget 2026: 20-year tax holiday to draw data center investments
In a major move to make India a global digital hub, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a proposed 20-year tax holiday for foreign companies setting up data centers and cloud computing infrastructure in the country.
Budget 2026: 3 new AIIMS, 1 girls' hostel per district
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a major initiative in the Union Budget 2026-27. The government will build one girls' hostel in every district of India.
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.
Sitharaman announces 'Mahatma Gandhi Gram Samaj' initiative to support khadi
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a major initiative to boost India's traditional craft sector.
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: Sitharaman announces 3 All India Institutes of Ayurveda
In a major push for Ayurveda, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the establishment of three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda in the Union Budget 2026-27.
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: High-powered committee to boosy services sector, AI push
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the formation of a high-powered committee to recommend measures focused on the services sector.
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: India to launch multilingual AI assistant for farmers
In her Budget 2026 speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of Bharat Vistaar, a multilingual AI-powered tool.
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.
Budget 2026: Sitharaman announces ₹10,000cr SME growth fund
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced several measures in the Union Budget 2026 to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).
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.
Budget 2026: Rare earth corridors to come up in states
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the establishment of dedicated rare earth corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
7 high-speed rail corridors to link India's growth cities
In her ninth consecutive Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed seven high-speed rail corridors to serve as "growth connectors."
Budget 2026-2027 driven by 3 kartavyas: Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled the Union Budget 2026, with a vision centered on the marginalized and underprivileged sections of society.
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.
'Will be historic': Rijiju as Union Cabinet approves Budget 2026-2027
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha at 11:00am on Saturday.
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.
Railway Budget 2026 likely to restore ticket concessions for seniors
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will unveil the Railway Budget 2026 as part of the Union Budget on Sunday.
'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.
Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman's Kanjeevaram silk saree choice
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made a cultural statement with her attire for the Union Budget 2026 presentation.
Finance Minister meets President ahead of Budget session
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met President Droupadi Murmu today, in a customary pre-Budget presentation meeting.
What is bahi-khata, the red ledger Sitharaman carries during Budget
As the Union Budget 2026 nears its countdown, every Indian's attention will be on the red budget file carried by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026-2027
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented the Union Budget 2026-2027, her record ninth consecutive budget presentation.
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: When and how to watch Sitharaman's presentation speech
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2026-27 on February 1.
Budget session: Lok Sabha to debate president's address for 18hrs
The Parliament's Budget Session is set for a busy agenda with important discussions on the president's Address and the Union Budget.
Economic Survey 2025-26: India's workforce crosses 560 million mark
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented India's Economic Survey 2025-26 in Parliament.
India's economy to grow at 7.2% in FY27: Economic Survey
India's economy is projected to grow between 6.8% and 7.2% in the fiscal year 2026-27 (FY27), according to the Economic Survey tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday.
Who is V Anantha Nageswaran, man behind India's budget math
V Anantha Nageswaran, India's Chief Economic Advisor (CEA), will be instrumental in shaping the Union Budget 2026-27.
Economic Survey 2025-26 to be tabled in Parliament today
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha today.