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PMC standing committee forms revenue panel to boost income

Bhimale said the move was prompted by the persistent gap between projected and actual revenue. (HT)
Published on Apr 05, 2026 04:50 am IST

No tax hike, infra push: NMMC unveils 6,704 crore budget after six-year gap

Navi Mumbai, India - March 30, 2026: Ashok Patil chairman of the Standing Committee presents ?6,704.82 crore budget of NMMC at Head office CBD Belapur in Navi Mumbai, India, on Monday, March 30, 2026. (Photo by Bachchan Kumar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
Published on Mar 31, 2026 06:34 am IST

Bengaluru intern shares monthly expense breakdown on 18,000 budget

Amy Arora’s detailed account has resonated with many young professionals, who said the expenses feel reasonable.
Published on Apr 01, 2026 12:01 am IST

SGPC passes 1,487.41 crore budget for FY 2026-27

SGPC passes 1,487.41 crore budget for FY 2026-27
Published on Mar 28, 2026 09:50 pm IST

Parliament clears Finance Bill 2026, concluding budget process

Rajya Sabha proceedings are underway during the Budget Session of the Parliament, in New Delhi.
Updated on Mar 27, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Delhi budget 2026-27: Infra push with 7.9k cr for urban development

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
Updated on Mar 25, 2026 07:55 am IST

Delhi Budget: CM Rekha Gupta junks AAP populism, pivots to capex

Chief minister Gupta, who also holds the finance portfolio in the Delhi government, presented her second budget on Tuesday.
Published on Mar 25, 2026 06:27 am IST

Delhi govt proposes to finance its mega budget through revenue, market borrowing

Delhi govt proposes to finance its mega budget through revenue, market borrowing
Published on Mar 24, 2026 07:37 pm IST

Sukhu govt’s budget a ‘bundle of lies’: Jai Ram

Himachal Pradesh leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur. (File)
Published on Mar 24, 2026 07:18 am IST

In a first, Himachal CM slashes budget outlay by 3,586 cr; slams BJP over debt trap

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu along with his deputy Mukesh Agnihotri and Congress legislators at the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha in Shimla before presenting the budget on Saturday. (Deepak Sansta/HT)
Published on Mar 21, 2026 12:19 pm IST

Punjab budget session: Opposition tears into AAP over 1,000 scheme, corruption, law & order

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann speaks during the budget session in Chandigarh on Monday. (ANI)
Published on Mar 10, 2026 06:32 am IST

5 key takeaways from Punjab FM Cheema’s budget

Finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema presenting the budget on Sunday. (Ravi Kumar / HT)
Updated on Mar 09, 2026 11:16 am IST

Sops & schemes: Mega push for agriculture, fisheries, dairy sector

Haryana chief minister Nayab Saini presenting the state Budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the assembly. (PTI)
Published on Mar 03, 2026 05:34 am IST

Haryana Budget reflects people’s aspirations: CM Saini

Haryana Budget reflects people’s aspirations: CM Saini
Published on Mar 03, 2026 12:12 am IST

Meghalaya CM presents 32,023-cr state budget for FY'27, no new tax proposed

Meghalaya CM presents 32,023-cr state budget for FY'27, no new tax proposed
Published on Feb 23, 2026 08:01 pm IST

In a first for Maha, budget session to be held without LoPs in either House

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addresses a joint press conference with Deputy Chief Ministers Sunetra Pawar and Eknath Shinde, in Mumbai.
Published on Feb 23, 2026 04:23 pm IST

Bengaluru ‘corporate girlie’ rents 3BHK with friends, breaks down monthly budget

Singh shared the video on Instagram, saying she spends nearly 31,000 every month.
Updated on Feb 20, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Chandigarh: In poll yr, MC budget focuses on road infra, water supply

This is the final budget of the municipal corporation (MC) House elected in 2022. (Ravi Kumar/HT)
Published on Feb 18, 2026 08:06 am IST

Steering India’s inland waterways and coastal shipping sector

Indian Coast in Gujarat (AFP Photo/Representative use)
Published on Feb 17, 2026 03:38 pm IST

After India-US deal, PM hails 'political stability' for surge in investor trust

PM Modi credited the political predictability in the country, saying it restored the confidence of investors.
Updated on Feb 15, 2026 09:30 pm IST

Opposition MPs protest with ‘trap deal’ slogans over India-US pact: Watch

Holding placards, opposition MPs described the deal as a “trap deal”.
Published on Feb 12, 2026 12:27 pm IST

Uttar Pradesh budget: Performance, prudence pave way for long-term goals

Uttar Pradesh finance minister Suresh Khanna presenting the Uttar Pradesh Budget 2026-27 at the state assembly in Lucknow on Wednesday. (Deepak Gupta/Hindustan Times)
Published on Feb 12, 2026 09:22 am IST

Thaw after days of ruckus as Budget debate begins in Lok Sabha

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla conducts the proceedings in Lok Sabha during the Budget Session, in New Delhi.
Published on Feb 11, 2026 06:46 am IST

HistoriCity: Public finance and taxes in early Indian history

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A budget (comes from the word bulge or a bag) was certainly not presented in any modern sense. (World Hole Oceanographic institution website)
Updated on Feb 07, 2026 11:50 am IST

CM Nitish Kumar calls Bihar budget ‘inclusive and growth-oriented’ | Top points

CM Nitish Kumar said that industries would witness promotion after the budget presentation and that it would fulfil the objectives of providing opportunities to every family, skill development for every youth, and empowerment of women.
Published on Feb 04, 2026 02:55 am IST

Bengaluru gets two high-speed rail corridors in Union Budget 2026. Check routes

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans for seven high-speed rail corridors in India, with two of them connecting Bengaluru to other major cities in the south. (Image used for representation).
Published on Feb 02, 2026 04:35 pm IST

Billionaire banker Uday Kotak hails Budget 2026: ‘Budget for the real economy’

While noting the overall fiscal discipline, Uday Kotak highlighted the welcome increase in defence spending.
Published on Feb 02, 2026 03:53 pm IST

Union Budget: No benefit for Karnataka, meant to benefit BJP, says Shivakumar

DK Shivakumar called for the restoration of MGNREGA, highlighted local issues, and questioned the central government's commitment to Karnataka's development.
Published on Feb 02, 2026 03:00 pm IST

Budget 2026: 5 university townships, girls’ hostels - key announcements

Budget 2026 announcements: Five varsity townships, girls’ hostels in all districts, NIMHANS campus for North India
Updated on Feb 04, 2026 02:32 pm IST