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New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered presented the Budget 2026 on February 1 in Parliament. At first glance, the announcements seemed limited in impact for the average citizen. Closer analysis, however, reveals several changes that could have consequences across investment, property, digital assets and overseas remittances. The tax slabs were not changed, but…
In a clear push to turn the country into a major player in global electronics production, the central government has almost doubled funding for the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), raising it from Rs 22,000 crore to Rs 40,000 crore in the Union Budget 2026-27. The hike underscores the broader strategy laid out in the…
New Delhi: The market’s negative reaction to budget is no indicator about the outcome of the budget, Sanjeev Sanyal Economic Advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, told NDTV today in an exclusive interview. The markets had dropped on Sunday soon after Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive budget — a situation that…
New Delhi: The market’s negative reaction to budget is no indicator about the outcome of the budget, Sanjeev Sanyal Economic Advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, told NDTV today in an exclusive interview. The markets had dropped on Sunday soon after Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive budget — a situation that…
Union Budget 2026: Artificial intelligence, which has captured global attention, featured prominently in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s record ninth consecutive Union Budget 2026-27 speech, delivered in Parliament on Sunday. There was no flashy headline or standalone “AI package,” but AI resonated across governance, jobs, agriculture, education, healthcare, and even customs and security. From helping farmers…
Income Tax Budget 2026 Live Updates: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the New Income Tax Act will come into effect on April 1, with rules and tax returns forms to be notified shortly. Source link [ad_3]
Union Budget 2026: Mental healthcare emerged as a key priority in the Union Budget 2026-27, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiling a major institutional expansion to address chronic gaps in India’s mental health infrastructure. Acknowledging the absence of sufficient national-level institutions dedicated solely to mental health, the government announced plans to set up two new…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced that India will develop seven high-speed rail corridors between key cities. Presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament, Sitharaman said these corridors will serve as ‘growth connectors’ to promote environmentally sustainable passenger systems. Source link [ad_3]
Union Budget 2026: During the Union Budget 2026 announcement, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the importance of sandalwood to India’s cultural and social heritage. She announced that the government will take steps to restore and strengthen the Indian sandalwood ecosystem, in partnership with state governments. The Finance Minister said that the government aims to promote…
India’s top experts, politicians share expectations and forecasts around Budget 2026, offering insights into growth priorities, policy direction and its impact on the economy and citizens. Source link [ad_3]