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What is STT? FM Sitharaman proposes hikes of up to 150% on F&O trading in Union Budget

India, Feb. 1 -- The Securities Transaction Tax on futures contracts would be raised to 0.05 per cent from 0.02 per cent, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her Budget speech. "STT on ... Read More


Defence earns big allocation in Budget after Op Sindoor; Rajnath Singh says it 'lives up to sentiments of people'

India, Feb. 1 -- Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and said that it reinforces "resolve to further strengthen th... Read More


Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at Kartavya Bhawan ahead of Union Budget

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and MoS Pankan Chaudhari arrived at the Kartavya Bhawan on Sunday ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha ... Read More


Budget makes dual allocations for MGNREGA, VB-G RAM G schemes

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The government has allocated a combined Rs.1,25,692 crore in the Union Budget 2026-27 for the new and existing rural jobs guarantee schemes. Of this, Rs.95,692 crore has been ear... Read More


Budget 2026: How robust non-tax revenues help the Centre salvage tax shortfall, in charts

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget presented on Sunday confirms a trend that has been building through FY26: the government is contending with a sizeable tax shortfall in the current fiscal year, a... Read More


Ludhiana: AAP leaders seek at least 10% budget allocation for education centre

Ludhiana, Feb. 1 -- Punjab education minister Harjot Singh Bains and former Delhi deputy chief minister and AAP's Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia attended the Sanatan Seva Samiti Punjab and Ved Pracha... Read More


Budget 2026: STT hike on F&O trading - What that means for your rRs.r10 lakh

India, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2026 has proposed a hike in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) to deter participation of newbie investors from F&O trading - a risky business. The intent is to moderate... Read More


Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd leads losers in 'A' group

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- Hindustan Copper Ltd, Hindustan Zinc Ltd, Bharat Dynamics Ltd and Muthoot Finance Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 01 February 2026.Multi Commodity Exchan... Read More


Nirmala Sitharaman, MoS Pankaj Chaudhary depart for Kartavya Bhavan ahead of Union Budget 2026 presentation

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, along with MoS Pankaj Chaudhary departed from their residence for Kartavya Bhavan ahead of the presentation of Union Budget 2026. The No... Read More


Budget 2026: Now you can buy property from NRIs with ease

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Purchasing a property from a non-resident India would be a nightmare for resident Indians. But a Union Budget 2026 proposal has altered the scene for Indian buyers with a single r... Read More