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Rs 4,551 cr for I&B Ministry; funds for Prasar Bharati

India, Feb. 2 -- 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, bes... और पढ़ें


Duty exemption on atomic energy, BESS to boost energy transition

India, Feb. 2 -- The Government on Sunday proposed customs duty exemptions to encourage investments in nuclear power, battery energy storage and sodium antimonate to boost non-fossil fuel-based energy... और पढ़ें


Government proposes integrated programme to boost textile sector

India, Feb. 2 -- The Government on Sunday announced an integrated programme to boost growth in the labour-intensive textile sector and also proposed setting up of mega textile parks. In her Budget sp... और पढ़ें


Expert Reactions

India, Feb. 2 -- The Budget strikes a balanced and credible note, with a clear focus on growth, inclusivity and Yuva-Shakti. FICCI commends the Finance Minister for ensuring continuity and stability t... और पढ़ें


Do not play politics over Budget: Rijiju

India, Feb. 2 -- Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said the Union Budget is focused on growth and development, and slammed the Opposition parties for "playing politics" over ... और पढ़ें


Focus on growth, long-term aspirations

India, Feb. 2 -- Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026, describing it as a well-balanced roadmap aligned with India's rapid growth and long-term aspirations. ... और पढ़ें


Growth-oriented, inclusive, says Kishan Reddy

India, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is a focused, growth-oriented and inclusive of every strata and sector and strengthens cooperative federalism and adv... और पढ़ें


Nothing for common man, says Mamata

India, Feb. 2 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday described the Union Budget for 2026-27 as "directionless and visionless", claiming that it had nothing to offer to the common man ... और पढ़ें


Talking heads

India, Feb. 2 -- A Budget for the real economy. Welcome increase in defence spend. Broad fiscal discipline continues. Works on balancing between financialisation of the economy, and focused developmen... और पढ़ें


Customs duties on 17 cancer drugs slashed, eases baggage rules

India, Feb. 2 -- The Budget 2026-27 has simplified customs regime by rationalising exemptions, waiving customs duty on 17 cancer drugs, while easing baggage rules and reducing duty to 10 per cent on g... और पढ़ें