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Budget 2026: Chabahar port allocation slashed to zero in face of US sanctions

India, Feb. 1 -- India has slashed its allocation for developing Iran's Chabahar port in the budget for 2026-27 to zero in the face of US sanctions, while the outlay for development projects in Bangla... Read More


"India's economic trajectory marked by stability," says FM Sitharaman as she presents Union Budget 2026-27

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday rose in the Lok Sabha to present the Union Budget 2026-27 in Lok Sabha. She is presenting her ninth consecutive Union Budget. Speaki... Read More


Industry hails Budget 2026-27 for boosting infrastructure, manufacturing and MSMEs

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The union Budget 2026-27 has received a largely positive response from industry leaders, who praised its focus on infrastructure, local manufacturing, and measures to support Micr... Read More


Over Rs. 55,600 cr allocated for ''Viksit Bharat G Ram G' scheme, Rural Development budget up 21pc

Pankaj JainNew Delhi, Feb. 1 -- More than Rs. 55,600 crore has been allocated for the ''Viksit Bharat G Ram G'' scheme, as the Rural Development Department recorded a 21 per cent increase in its budge... Read More


Union Budget: Political rift widens as Haryana CM hails 'historic' document while Punjab leadership alleges step-motherly treatment

Chandigarh, Feb. 1 -- The union Budget 2026-27 has invited opposite reactions from political leaders in Haryana an Punjab with the Haryana leadership celebrating it as a milestone towards a "Viksit Bh... Read More


Union Budget disappointing, Centre continus step-motherly treatment to TN : Stalin

Chennai, Feb. 1 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK President M K Stalin onSunday termed the union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharamanas disappointing and said it reflected theCen... Read More


Union Budget 2026: CM Stalin flags 'unfulfilled promises', seeks fair share for Tamil Nadu

Chennai, Feb. 1 -- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday questioned whether the Centre would make concrete announcements for the state in the Union Budget 2026, taking the upcoming elections i... Read More


Budget 2026: BSNL allocation jumps over 300% to Rs.28,473 crore; telecom outlay up 38%

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Central government has proposed to allocate Rs.28,473 crore to the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) in the Union Budget for FY2026-2027 - an increase of Rs.21,588 crore. In... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27 lays strong foundation for Viksit Bharat: PM Modi

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27 as a landmark budget, saying it mirrors the hopes and ambitions of 140 crore Indians while reinforcing the... Read More


'This Union budget is about building capacity, not chasing short-term consumption'

India, Feb. 1 -- This budget is about building capacity, not chasing short-term consumption. It focuses on aligning talent with industry, strengthening advanced manufacturing, and reducing friction fo... Read More