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New Delhi: For decades, the Union Budget speech has followed a familiar script. But this year could mark a significant shift. In a departure from a 75-year tradition, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to use Part B of her Budget speech not just for tax proposals, but to outline a broader and more detailed…
Last Updated:January 30, 2026, 8:14 PM IST Industry leaders say Budget 2026 is a crucial moment to shift from a volume-driven healthcare economy to one anchored in innovation, prevention and long-term resilience Calling for higher public health spending, the corporate honchos & healthcare lobbies have asked for targeted tax incentives for research and manufacturing, regulatory…
New Delhi: The government may propose the introduction of the Banking Governance Bill on February 1, 2026, in the Union Budget presentation, a move aimed at enabling public sector banks (PSBs) finance large projects by themselves. The draft legislation is expected to make PSUs more professional, competitive, and technology‑driven, as well as strengthen board composition and…
Hindi News Business India Economic Survey 2024: Employment Growth Claimed | Nirmala Sitharaman New Delhi55 minutes ago copy link Yesterday’s big news was related to the Economic Survey. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the country’s ‘Economic Report Card’ i.e. Economic Survey in the Lok Sabha on January 29. It has been said in this survey…
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 in Parliament on Sunday, February 1. As always, this much-awaited announcement has raised hopes among taxpayers, businesses and common citizens who are eager to see what reliefs, reforms or new schemes the government may introduce. Amid the buzz…
This week is going to be the most important week of the year for the stock market. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget on February 1, on which the entire country is keeping an eye. Apart from the budget, this week the US Federal Reserve (FOMC) meeting on interest rates, third quarter (Q3)…
New Delhi: As the government gears up to present the Union Budget 2026–27, the real estate sector has placed its expectations on the table. The Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI) has urged the Centre to take immediate steps to make housing more affordable and ensure a steady supply of homes across…
The middle class and tax payers are expected to get relief in the general budget. Consideration may be given to giving the husband and wife the option to file income tax returns jointly. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has suggested that married couples file a single return, in which tax slabs and exemptions…
New Delhi: Good news for investors and market watchers! Even though February 1 falls on a Sunday this year, the Indian stock markets will remain open for trading on Budget Day. Both the BSE and NSE announced on January 16 that trading will take place as per normal market hours on February 1 for Budget…
Ahead of Budget 2026–27, industry is asking the government to focus on execution. With global uncertainty and a slowdown in domestic growth, businesses want results on manufacturing, infrastructure and MSME support rather than fresh promises. This sentiment comes through clearly in a pre-Budget survey released on January 15 by the Associated Chambers of Commerce and…