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Did Union Budget not focus on poll-bound states enough? Nirmala Sitharaman's clarification

India, Feb. 1 -- While the Union Budget 2026-27 laid a strong emphasis on sectors like defence, transport, semiconductors, and rare-earths, one of the keenly-watched areas was the allocation made to p... Read More


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


Union Budget 2026: Tharoor flags 'zero allocation' for Chabahar Port; says move suggests Centre 'surrendered' to external geopolitical pressures

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday raised concerns about the Union Budget 2026, noting that the "sharp drop" in funding for the Chabahar port is a sign of India's shifting strat... 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


Border 2 OTT partner revealed! Here's when and where you can stream Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh's war drama after its theatrical run

India, Feb. 1 -- The OTT streaming rights for the intense war drama Border 2 have been formally acquired by Netflix. The film is set to premiere digitally on the platform on March 20, 2026, after achi... 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


ASSOCHAM Odisha Applauds Transformative Push for High-Tech Infrastructure and Global Competitiveness

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Shri Pankaj Lochan Mohanty, Chairman of the ASSOCHAM Odisha State Development Council, has welcomed the Union Budget 2026, noting that it provides a powerful reinforcement of bo... Read More