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Union Budget 2026-27: Relief on imported inputs for leather, seafood exports

India, Feb. 1 -- In a move believed to bring relief for processed seafood, leather and synthetic footwear exporters in India, the Union Budget 2026-27 proposes easing customs duties on imports of cert... Read More


Union Budget 2026: Here is what gets cheaper, what gets costlier

Hyderabad, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1, in the 2026 Union Budget presentation, proposed changes in duty cuts, making some items cheaper and some costlier. Like ... Read More


'Holy moly!': Bengaluru CEO reacts to Budget 2026 announcement on Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB)

India, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced in her Budget 2026 speech that an exemption from capital gains for Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) will be given to only thos... Read More


Not just F&O traders: FM Sitharaman has disappointing news for Sovereign Gold Bond investors too!

Sovereign gold bonds, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2026 did not just deliver a setback for the Indian stock market traders dealing in the futures and options (F&O), but also spelt new taxation rules for... Read More


Budget 2026: What may become cheaper and dearer in FY27? full list inside

Budget 2026, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister unveiled tabled the third Union Budget of the Modi government for 2025-26 on Sunday, February 1, with a strong emphasis on accelerating infrastructure developme... Read More


A quick summary of Budget 2026: What matters and why

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her record 9th consecutive budget on Sunday. Budget 2026 comes as the Indian economy experiences a rare goldilocks period of strong g... Read More


Arab States strongly condemn Pahalgam attack, reaffirm support for India in combating terrorism

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told the Foreign Ministers of 22 Arab nations that societies targeted by terrorism have the right to defend themselves, and they will unders... Read More


Union budget 2026-27 backs Reits to monetize central govt land

BENGALURU, Feb. 1 -- The Union budget 2026-27, presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 1 February, has proposed setting up real estate investment trusts (Reits) to recycle and monetize lan... Read More


Some 330 int'l election observers confirmed

Dhaka, Feb. 1 -- Six renowned international organisations, including the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), have agreed to deploy at least 63 observers to oversee Bangladesh's 13th general ele... Read More


PM Modi calls Union Budget 2026-27 'historic', says it strengthens reform path

India, Feb. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27 as a "historic" blueprint that strengthens India's reform trajectory and lays a clear foundation for achieving... Read More