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How Budget gives relaxation on tax return timelines, rationalizes penalties

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 did not introduce any major changes to income tax rates, but rationalised penal provisions, eased the compliance burden, and simplified return filing thro... Read More


Union Budget boosts India's growth momentum: BJP National VP and Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- BJP National Vice-President and Kendrapara MP Baijayant Panda hailed the Union Budget on Sunday as a strong continuation of India's economic transformation under Prime Minister ... Read More


From AI skills to tourism, Sitharaman sharpens focus on employment

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The government is targeting the skilling of workforce in tier-II and tier-III cities, with a focus on labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, small-scale enterprises, tourism a... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: Powering India's Food Value Chain

India, Feb. 1 -- Experts see Budget 2026-27 as a positive move for the food industry As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27, it became evident that India's agri-foo... Read More


Food sector hails Budget 2026-27

India, Feb. 1 -- Experts see Budget 2026-27 as a positive move Budget 2026-27 proposes integrated development of 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars to strengthen coastal fisheries value chain. The bud... Read More


Budget 2026 Visionary, Inclusive, Sets Clear Roadmap For Viksit Bharat @2047: CAIT

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) Secretary General and Member of Parliament Praveen Khandelwal onSunday described the Union Budget 2026-27 as a visionary and inclusive do... Read More


Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman proposes key components to promote labour intensive textile sector

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- For the labour-intensive textile sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed an integrated programme with key components. The Minister emphasised that the first pillar of... Read More


Union Budget 2026: Five key demands of the real estate sector; from affordable housing reform to a push for rental homes

India, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Budget 2026 today, and the real estate sector is expecting a strong focus on affordable and rental housing. Industry stakeholders are ... Read More


Union Budget 2026: Five key demands of the real estate sector; from affordable housing reform to a push for rental homes

India, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Budget 2026 today, and the real estate sector is expecting a strong focus on affordable and rental housing. Industry stakeholders are ... Read More


Budget 2026-27 Gives Major Boost To Apparel SMEs, MSMEs Through Liquidity & Export Ease: AEPC

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that the measures announced are aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of India's ap... Read More