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Union Budget 2026-27: FM Sitharaman emphasises inclusive, youth-driven growth

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget 2026-27, underlining the government's commitment to inclusive growth and a development model drive... Read More


Want to be a YouTuber? Budget 2026 announces 15,000 new labs for creators

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has promoposed setting up content labs in 15,000 secondary schools to support Indian Institute of Creative Technologies durin here Budget 2026 ... Read More


Bengali actor fumes over being served beef instead of mutton in Kolkata: 'You know I'm a Brahmin?'

India, Feb. 1 -- A Bengali actor was allegedly served beef steak at an eatery in West Bengal's Kolkata despite ordering a mutton dish. Sayak Chakraborty, who is also a social media influencer, reporte... Read More


Kerala CM Vijayan criticises Union Budget for cuts, corporate bias and neglect of Kerala

Thiruvanthapuram, Feb. 1 -- Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday expressed strong disapproval of the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that it reflects continued neglect and discrimination aga... Read More


Budget 2026: What gets cheaper, what gets costlier

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 has delivered targeted relief for consumers, exporters and strategic industries, while tightening taxes and select goods or assets. The proposals aim to i... Read More


Budget for real economy that combines growth with inclusion: Industry veterans hail Union Budget 2026

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The industry veterans have hailed the Union Budget 2026 presented by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calling it a budget for the real economy that combines growth wi... Read More


FM announced enhanced focus and support to SMEs and textiles

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- Union Budget for FY27 proposes Rs 10,000 crore fund for SME growth to create champions among MSMEs. The FM proposes a three-pronged approach to help MSMEs grow - equity support via M... Read More


Budget 2026: Gokaldas Exports, Welspun, Trident, other textile stocks jump over 5% on proposal of mega textile parks

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Gokaldas Exports, Welspun Living, KPR Mill, and other textile stocks jumped up to 5% after the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed setting up mega textile parks with focu... Read More


IRFC, IRCTC to Titagarh Rail: Railway stocks jump as FM Sitharaman announces 7 high-speed rail corridors in Budget 2026

Budget 2026, Feb. 1 -- Railway stocks witnessed an uptick of up to 4% in Sunday's trading session, on February 1, following the announcement of seven new high-speed rail corridors connecting major met... Read More


Union Budget 2026: Sitharaman proposes high-level panel on 'Banking for Viksit Bharat' to boost NBFC efficiency

Union Budget 2026, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed the setting up of a high-level committee on "Banking for Viksit Bharat" to recommend reforms aimed at improving effi... Read More