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USIBC welcomes 2026 Budget, calls for reforms to boost US-India economic ties

Washington, Feb. 1 -- The President of the US-India Business Council (USIBC), former Ambassador Atul Keshap, has welcomed the Union Budget for fiscal year 2026-27. "USIBC welcomes the Union Budget 20... Read More


Budget 2026-27: Public Capex Gets Rs 12.2 Lakh Crore Boost In FY27

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to raise capital expenditure (capex) for the financial year 2026-27 at Rs 12.2 lakh crore. "Public capex has increased mani... Read More


Mah industrialists, educationalist and activists hail Budget

Pune, Feb. 1 -- The union Budget is forward-looking and strengthens the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat by maintaining a balance between industry, employment, and social development, said young entrepren... Read More


Tripura hails budget as visionary roadmap for Viksit Bharat

Agartala, Feb. 1 -- Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Sunday praised the union Budget 2026, describing it as a visionary roadmap that aims to lead India towards becoming a developed nation by 20... Read More


Union Budget reflects continued neglect and discrimination against Kerala: CM

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb. 1 -- Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday criticised the union Budget, alleging the document reflects the Centre's persistent discrimination and apathy towards Ker... Read More


Budget 2026: Sitharaman allocates Rs 10000 crore to make India biopharma hub

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to push India's biopharma sector under a Bio Pharma Shakti programme with an allocation of Rs 10000 crore for the next 5 years. B... Read More


FM Sitharaman in Budget 2026 proposes interventions in six areas to sustain economic growth

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget in Parliament on Sunday, said the government has proposed targeted interventions in six areas to accel... Read More


Union Budget again shortchanges Telangana: KTR questions Congress-BJP role and failure to secure funds for the state

Hyderabad, Feb. 1 -- BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) launched a sharp attack on the Union Government, alleging that Telangana has once again been denied its rightful share in the latest Unio... Read More


Amroha: Charcoal artist creates stunning sketch of Nirmala Sitharaman for Union Budget 2026

Amroha, Feb. 1 -- As the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2026, a local artist, Zuhaib Khan, has made a striking charcoal sketch to commemorate this pivotal event. The ar... Read More


Budget 2026-27: FM Announces Direct Tax Reforms To Ease Compliance

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- A series of direct tax reforms were announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget 2026-27. A key highlight is the introduction of the Income Tax Act, 2025,... Read More