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17 cancer drugs to become cheaper as Sitharaman announces customs duty exemption in Budget speech

India, Feb. 1 -- In her Union Budget 2026 speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled steps to reduce treatment costs for cancer patients by removing basic customs duty on 17 medicines. She a... Read More


Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman showcases India's handloom legacy

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The union Budget 2026, presented on Sunday, marks the ninth consecutive budget tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament. While attention naturally focuses on he... Read More


Union Budget 2026 reflects PM Modi's 'Reform Express' vision for Viksit Bharat: Kiren Rijiju

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026, calling it a strong reflection of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a "Reform Express" aimed at building... Read More


RBI OKs SBI MF's acquisition of up to 9.99% stake in Federal Bank

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- Federal Bank has received an intimation from the RBI on 30 January 2026, that it has accorded its approval to SBI Mutual Fund for acquiring "aggregate holding" of up to 9.99% of the ... Read More


"Interests of Tamil Nadu completely ignored": CM Stalin on Union Budget

Chennai, Feb. 1 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday strongly criticised the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that it has once again ignored the interests of Tamil Nadu and failed to address ... Read More


Budget 2026: Govt's big tourism push includes world-class trekking experiences, 7 high-speed rail corridors, and more

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The government has announced plans to develop 'ecologically sustainable trails' in hilly areas such as Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Araku Valley in the Eastern ... Read More


FM Sitharaman Meets President Ahead of Record Ninth Budget Presentation

India, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday for the customary pre-Budget meeting ahead of presenting her record ninth Union Budget in the Lok Sabha. Fo... Read More


Budget 2026: FM announces Rs 100 cr Incentives for Municipal Bond Issuance; REC & PFC Restructuring Planned

India, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed incentives of Rs 100 crore for municipal corporations undertaking a single bond issuance exceeding Rs 1,000 crore, aimed at enco... Read More


Budget 2026: FM proposes Rs 4,000 Cr Top-Up to Self-Reliant India Fund for MSMEs

India, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a Rs 4,000 crore top-up to the Self-Reliant India Fund for FY27 to further strengthen support for micro, small and medium enter... Read More


Budget 2026: FM proposes Rs 10,000 Cr SME Fund, Boost for Manufacturing & Textiles

India, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed setting up a Rs 10,000 crore fund aimed at creating champion small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to strengthen the country's man... Read More