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New Delhi: Presenting the Union Budget is one of the most powerful responsibilities in the Indian government. It is the Finance Minister’s moment to outline the country’s economic direction, priorities and vision for the year ahead. Over the decades, however, very few women have had the opportunity to take on this crucial role. The first…
New Delhi: With less than two weeks left for the presentation of the Union Budget 2026–27, experts on Monday believe the government should focus strongly on improving ease of doing business and expanding opportunities for women across sectors. Speaking to IANS, tax expert Manmohan Srivastava Kaju said the government had provided significant relief to taxpayers…
New Delhi: As the Union Budget 2026 draws closer, married taxpayers in India could soon have a reason to cheer. The Finance Ministry is considering introducing an optional joint taxation system that would allow couples to file their income tax returns together. If implemented, the move could ease the tax burden for many households, especially…
New Delhi: Every year, the Union Budget draws nationwide attention as it outlines the government’s plans for the economy and public spending. Traditionally presented on February 1, the Budget will be tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2026, at 11 am, as confirmed by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. A Record-Breaking Budget…
New Delhi: Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman to Present Ninth Consecutive Union Budget on Sunday, February 1 at 11 AM Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla confirmed on January 12, 2026, that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Union Budget 2026 at 11 AM on February 1—a Sunday—marking a rare weekend presentation. Historic Milestone This will…
New Delhi: Chief Ministers, Deputy Chief Ministers and Finance Ministers from several states on Saturday described the pre-budget consultation meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as a constructive platform to present their states’ financial needs and development priorities ahead of the Union Budget. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said his government raised state-specific issues…
Last Updated:January 07, 2026, 10:00 IST Budget 2026 Date: Govt is reportedly inclined to stick to February 1 for presenting Budget, which, if approved, will make it first time that Budget is presented on Sunday. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting her eighth consecutive Union Budget, which will also be the 80th Budget since…
New Delhi: A social media post is going viral that claims that people can get Rs 10 lakh monthly by investing Rs 22,000 in a scheme. The instagram post says that the scheme is endorsed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and former RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das. Fact-checking agency PIB has refuted the social media claim….
New Delhi: Apex business chamber CII on Thursday proposed a four-pronged fiscal strategy ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27 that includes debt stability, fiscal transparency, revenue mobilisation and expenditure efficiency. According to a CII statement, at the core of the roadmap is adherence to the government’s debt glide path targeting 50 per cent (plus or…
Last Updated:December 20, 2025, 11:22 IST With the countdown to the Union Budget 2026-27 underway, an unusual calendar coincidence has occurred this time: February 1, 2026, falls on a Sunday. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting her eighth consecutive Union Budget, which will also be the 80th Budget since Independence. Union Budget 2026-27 Date:…