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CII terms union Budget as a strategic blueprint to strengthen manufacturing, MSMEs, agriculture

Chennai, Feb. 1 -- The union Budget 2026 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman sets a strong foundation for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Southern... Read More


Mohan Diabetes Centre hails move to reduce prices of diabetes, cancer drugs in Budget

Chennai, Feb. 1 -- Dr V Mohan, Chairman of Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialities Centre and Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) on Sunday welcomedthe move to reduce prices of diabetes and cancer dr... Read More


New govt, same purse for Delhi

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- As the first Union Budget under Delhi's new BJP government sets the tone for the capital's fiscal roadmap, the Centre has earmarked Rs 1,348.01 crore for the city in 2026-27, unch... Read More


Security boost: Delhi Police Budget up to Rs 12,846 crore

NEW DELHI, Feb. 1 -- The Centre has increased the budgetary allocation for Delhi Police in the Union Budget 2026-27 to enhance the law and order situation and enhance the security preparedness in the ... Read More


Budget 2026: What gets cheaper and what becomes expensive now? From alcohol to textile - check full list

Budget 2026, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for fiscal year 2026-27 on Sunday, February 1, with a focus on capital expenditure and incentives for key sectors.... Read More


Is Indian stock market open or closed on Budget 2026 date?

Union Budget 2026, Feb. 1 -- The Indian stock market will remain open for trading on Sunday, February 1, as the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting the Union Budget for the fi... Read More


NCRTC allocation dips about 25% to over Rs 2,000 crore

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated over Rs 2,000 crore to the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC), around 25 per cent lower than the previous year's outlay. ... Read More


Union Budget: Govt to launch coconut promotion scheme, boost cashew and cocoa sectors

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed a Coconut Promotion Scheme aimed at increasing production and improving productivity to boost India's competitiveness ... Read More


AI tool unveiled for farmers; agri & allied sector spend hiked by 7%

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday unveiled a wide-ranging package for the livestock, fisheries and high-value agriculture sectors in the Union Budget 2026-27, al... Read More


Rs 4,551 crore allocated for Union I&B ministry

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has been allocated Rs 4551.94 crore in the Union Budget, with a substantial amount marked for Prasar Bharati, India's public broadcaster,... Read More