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Union Budget 2026-27 spells out a thoughtful turn for tourism: Key takeaways

Union Budget 2026-27 spells out a thoughtful turn for tourism: Key takeaways

Published 184 days ago

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 185 days ago

What the Union Budget 2026-27 means for Politics

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the 'Union Budget 2026-27' in the Lok Sabha (Sansad TV)

Updated 186 days ago

Sitharaman announces India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 under Union Budget: Details

The India Semiconductor Mission aims to build a strong semiconductor and display ecosystem.

Published 186 days ago

Ashneer Grover says Budget 2026 reminded him of his remarks on Shark Tank

Ashneer Grover took a dig at the Budget presented by the Finance Minister in his latest post on X.

Published 186 days ago

Budget 2026: What is Halwa ceremony and why does it matter

The Halwa ceremony, led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaram marks the final stage of the Union budget preparation process

Published 197 days ago

New GST rates: Full list of items under new tax slabs

Items that have been included in the 0% GST bracket are stationery items, including exercise books, notebooks, erasers, pencils, sharpeners, crayons and more.

Published 318 days ago

Which sectors will benefit from GST council's new reforms? Check full list

As per information made public via government sources, essential goods and daily-use items are among the biggest beneficiaries.

Published 319 days ago

Revanth Reddy seeks Centre’s nod for loans to build schools

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy meets Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (ANI PHOTO)

Published 330 days ago

Two-wheeler sales volume expected to grow 5-6% after GST rate cut: Report

Beyond demand revival, simplified slabs will also streamline compliance and lower logistics costs

Published 333 days ago

'GST reforms not dictated by external factors': Ashwini Vaishnaw amid US tariffs

On September 3, following a meeting of the GST Council, the government announced a sweeping overhaul of the tax regime, with most goods and services now charged at the rates of 5% and 18%.

Updated 333 days ago

BJP to launch programme to create awareness on latest GST reforms

The party will soon share further details in this connection, the BJP chief spokesperson added.

Published 334 days ago

'Keeping 4 slabs not BJP's decision': Sitharaman says Oppn 'misleading' on GST

The GST council, headed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has approved a two-tier structure of 5 per cent and 18 per cent taxes

Updated 334 days ago

No GST on health insurance soon: Who will benefit? All you need to know

An individual looking to buy a policy after September 22 will be exempted from paying GST.

Published 335 days ago

Milk, AC, life insurance and others to become cheaper from Sept 22 | Details

GST on common items of daily use, such as hair oil, toilet soap bars, shampoos, toothbrushes, and toothpaste have been reduced 18% or 12% to 5%

Published 336 days ago

‘Big Diwali Gift’: Mahindra to Goenka, how India Inc. reacted to GST reforms

MD and CEO of Edelweiss Asset Management Radhika Gupta, chairman of Mahindra Group Anand Mahindra and industrialist Harsh Goenka.

Updated 336 days ago

Sensex, Nifty jump 1% each as GST reforms lifts insurance, FMCG, auto stocks

A screen displaying the Sensex is pictured at the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai

Updated 336 days ago

Your health, life insurance premiums to get cheaper? Govt mulls GST exemption

Currently, health and life insurance premium attracts 18 per cent GST

Published 350 days ago

‘WhatsApp messages helped uncover ₹200 cr’: Sitharaman defends Income Tax Bill

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in the Lok Sabha during the Budget Session of the Parliament, in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Updated 498 days ago

Nirmala Sitharaman launches mobile app for Prime Minister's Internship Scheme

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced about the Prime Minister's Internship Scheme during budget 2024-25

Published 507 days ago

Tax rebate confusion: Capital gains impact on new ₹12 lakh threshold explained

Nirmala Sitharaman with Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary and other officials outside the Finance Ministry ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget 2025-26.

Updated 529 days ago

OpenAI, Microsoft and Google prove again nothing’s consistent in the world of AI

DeepSeek

Published 546 days ago

Can’t predict with US tariffs, we need to be watchful, says FM Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman, Union finance minister (Sanchit Khanna/HT)

Updated 549 days ago

Old vs new tax regime: Which is better? A comparison after Union Budget 2025

Budget 2025 offers <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>60,000 rebate for incomes up to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>12 lakh under new tax regime. (Representational image)

Updated 550 days ago

₹60K-cr projects, tourism push for poll-bound Bihar

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a Post Budget press conference. at National Media Centre in New Delhi on Saturday. (ANI PHOTO)

Published 550 days ago

K'taka industry stalwarts welcome budget, say tax relief will encourage growth

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha, in New Delhi, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.

Published 551 days ago

2025 Union Budget: Zero tax up to ₹12 lakh, but fine print leaves many confused

Nirmala Sitharaman

Published 551 days ago

Economic Survey moots easing of regulations in health, education sectors

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Economic Survey 2024-25 in the Lok Sabha during the Budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Friday.

Updated 552 days ago

Union Budget 2025: Who presented India's first Budget?

James Wilson was also responsible for the implementation of the Income Tax Act.

Published 561 days ago

Union Budget 2025: Parliament's longest and shortest budget speeches

The Union Budget 2025 will be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1st, marking her eighth Union Budget presentation.

Published 566 days ago

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