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'Anti-women, anti-farmer, anti-education': Mamata on Union Budget 2026

India, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 had "nothing on offer for Bengal", according to chief minister Mamata Banerjee. She was reacting to reporters' questions at the Kolkata airport before leaving... Read More


Aligned with long-term economic goals: Indian Chamber of Commerce on Budget 2026

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Senior leaders of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have welcomed the Union Budget 2026, calling it inclusive, forward-looking, and strategically aligned with India's long-term... Read More


FISME Hails Mandatory TReDS for CPSEs and Removal of E-commerce Export Caps as Landmark Reforms for 'MSME Champions'

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Federation of Indian Micro and Small & Medium Enterprises (FISME) has welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, specifically applauding the landmark decision to mandate the Trade Rec... Read More


Budget FY 27 : Major impetus to Haryana's aerospace, biopharma sectors

Chandigarh, Feb. 1 -- The union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Sunday, unveils a strategic roadmap that promises significant dividends for Haryana's ... Read More


Income tax changes in Budget 2026: What taxpayers need to know

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced several proposals regarding direct taxes in her Union Budget 2026-27 speech on Sunday. Here we take a look at key pointers ... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: Odisha's Turtle Trails to Get Boost as FM Sitharaman Unveils Tourism Push

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced the development of Turtle Trails along key nesting sites in Odisha's coastal areas, placing the state at the fore... Read More


Budget 2026: Govt to top up SRI Fund, launch $1.09 bn SME growth vehicle

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday, finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a slew of measures aimed at boosting economic growth, supporting micro, small and medi... Read More


India doubles down on manufacturing, infrastructure in Budget 2026-27 to sustain growth

New Delhi/IBNS, Feb. 1 -- India's Union Budget for 2026-27 placed a renewed bet on manufacturing, infrastructure and technology-led growth as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman sought to sustain econ... Read More


Budget 2026: Medicines to cost less, focus on mental health, Ayurveda

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Basic customs duty will be exempted on 17 drugs for patients suffering from cancer and non-communicable diseases, while medicines for seven rare diseases will be recognised for im... Read More


Budget 2026: Tier-2 infrastructure push set to support housing and logistics demand

India, Feb. 1 -- Signalling a sharper focus on tier-2 and tier-3 cities, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1 announced a sustained infrastructure push, with Budget 2026 unveiling a major... Read More