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Budget 2026: STT hike to hit derivatives trading volumes

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Stocks of capital-market-related companies such as exchanges and discount brokers have been hit hardest by the steep hike in securities transaction tax (STT). Listed companies are... Read More


Sitharaman defends Budget FY27, says it balances growth push with fiscal prudence

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday mounted a strong defence of the union Budget 2026-27, asserting that it strikes a careful balance between accelerating economic growt... Read More


TCS rate: A look at current vs proposed rates and what changes FM Sitharaman announced

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- During the Union Budget 2026-27 presentation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a significant overhaul of the tax collected at source (TCS) framework, aiming to reduce ... Read More


Dreaming about international travel? Union Budget just made it cheaper!

India, Feb. 1 -- Indian travellers planning trips abroad may find the coming months particularly favourable, following a sharp reduction in tax collection at source (TCS) on overseas tour packages ann... Read More


Industry leaders expect growth-oriented budget with focus on infrastructure, technology

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, industry leaders are optimistic about the government's fiscal policy and its potential to drive economic growth. Ajit Mangrulkar, Director Gen... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: When and where to watch FM Nirmala Sitharaman's 9th budget speech? What to expect?

Union Budget 2026-27, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present this year's Union Budget, marking her ninth consecutive budget speech and, notably, the first time in recent histo... Read More


Budget 2026 speech date & time: When and where to watch FM Nirmala Sitharaman's 9th budget speech? What to expect?

Union Budget 2026-27, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present this year's Union Budget, marking her ninth consecutive budget speech and, notably, the first time in recent histo... Read More


India maintains Rs12.8 billion aid for Nepal

Kathmandu, Feb. 1 -- The Indian government has announced a grant of Rs12.8 billion for Nepal for the fiscal year 2026-27, maintaining the same level of support as last year. Finance Minister Nirmala ... Read More


"Will be a historic Budget," Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju as Cabinet meet to approve budget gets underway

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Parliament to attend the Budget session on Sunday. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju also arrived at ... Read More


STT sting sends benchmarks into a tailspin, Nifty ends below 24,850

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- The benchmark equity indices witnessed a sharp sell-off during the special trading session on Sunday following the presentation of the Union Budget 2026 by Finance Minister Nirmala S... Read More