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From AI skills to tourism, Sitharaman sharpens focus on employment

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The government is targeting the skilling of workforce in tier-II and tier-III cities, with a focus on labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, small-scale enterprises, tourism a... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: Powering India's Food Value Chain

India, Feb. 1 -- Experts see Budget 2026-27 as a positive move for the food industry As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27, it became evident that India's agri-foo... Read More


Food sector hails Budget 2026-27

India, Feb. 1 -- Experts see Budget 2026-27 as a positive move Budget 2026-27 proposes integrated development of 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars to strengthen coastal fisheries value chain. The bud... Read More


Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman proposes key components to promote labour intensive textile sector

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- For the labour-intensive textile sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed an integrated programme with key components. The Minister emphasised that the first pillar of... Read More


Union Budget 2026: Five key demands of the real estate sector; from affordable housing reform to a push for rental homes

India, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Budget 2026 today, and the real estate sector is expecting a strong focus on affordable and rental housing. Industry stakeholders are ... Read More


Union Budget 2026: Five key demands of the real estate sector; from affordable housing reform to a push for rental homes

India, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present Budget 2026 today, and the real estate sector is expecting a strong focus on affordable and rental housing. Industry stakeholders are ... Read More


Budget 2026-27 Gives Major Boost To Apparel SMEs, MSMEs Through Liquidity & Export Ease: AEPC

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that the measures announced are aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of India's ap... Read More


Budget 2026 goes big on AI: From farms to gaming, tech gets mega push

India, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament on Sunday, highlighting emerging technologies and artificial intellige... Read More


Delhi govt schools to witness 10 'bagless' days, quizzes, street plays among activities planned

India, Feb. 1 -- Street plays, gardening, cooking competition and quizzes are amongst the activities that the Delhi government school students are participating in as the "10 Bagless Days" initiative ... Read More


KASSIA Welcomes Value Chain & Cluster Modernisation, Says Compliance & Credit Reforms Crucial For MSMEs

Bengaluru, Feb. 1 -- The Karnataka Small Scale Industries Association (KASSIA) has welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, saying it lays a strong foundation for the growth of micro and small enterprises (... Read More