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Raut accuses BJP of seeking political gain amid mourning

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament Sanjay Raut on Saturday accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party of attempting to derive political advantage even in the ... Read More


Union Budget 2026 gives boost to sandalwood cultivation

India, Feb. 1 -- The Centre has focused its attention on sandalwood in the Union Budget 2026 tabled on February 1 and is set to take multiple steps for boosting its cultivation in a bid to increase fa... Read More


Union Budget 2026: ITR revision deadline extended to March 31

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- In a significant taxpayer-friendly reform announced in the Union Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed extending the deadline for filing revised i... Read More


Budget 2026: rRs.r5,000 crore to develop CER around temple towns, tier-2, 3 cities

India, Feb. 1 -- Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs.5,000 crore fund to develop the city economic region (CER) centred around temple towns and tier-2 and tier-3 cities, a Rs.100 ... Read More


A mature budget, Rs 20,000 crores for CCUS will benefit refineries: Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Sunday lauded the Union Budget 2026, calling it a "mature budget." He said that Rs 20,000 crores given for Carbo... Read More


Budget 2026: Govt plans regional medical hubs, Ayurveda institutes in major health push

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to strengthen India's healthcare infrastructure by creating regional medical hubs and new Ayurveda institutes, potentially o... Read More


Budget 2026 Income Tax announcements: What do taxpayers get this year? Did FM Sitharaman slash rates?

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Budget 2026 income tax announcements: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, 1 February, announced the Union Budget 2026 - a speech that taxpayers had been waiting for sin... Read More


Groww Shares Slump 14% After Budget Hikes STT On F&O

India, Feb. 1 -- Shares of Groww plunged during the intraday trading today after finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced raising the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options (F&O)... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: Focus on AI and semiconductor growth

India, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 placed renewed emphasis on technology as a driver of economic growth, productivity and strategic autonomy. With artificial intelligence, digital infrastructur... Read More


How long was Nirmala Sitharaman's 9th consecutive Budget speech?

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented the Union Budget for the year 2026-2027, speaking for a total of 1 hour 26 minutes, making it a 86-minute long speech. The financ... Read More