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16th Finance Commission redraws distribution; states share remains at 41%

Before she began her budget speech, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman told the Lok Sabha that the government had accepted the 16th FC’s recommendations.

Published on Feb 2, 2026, 6:38 AM IST

Kerala’s key demands stay unmet, says state finance minister

Kerala’s key demands stay unmet, says state finance minister

Published on Feb 2, 2026, 6:28 AM IST

Saini: Budget will accelerate economic growth, empower youth, farmers, MSMEs in Haryana

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini, with others, watches the Union Budget session 2026-27 on television, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in Panchkula on Sunday. (ANI)

Published on Feb 2, 2026, 6:10 AM IST

At ₹43,290 crore, J&K’s allocation up 4.72%

A vegetable vendor listens to the live budget speech of Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on a radio at his shop in Srinagar, Sunday on Sunday. (PTI)

Published on Feb 2, 2026, 6:00 AM IST

Union Budget launches City Economic Region Scheme for tier-2 and tier-3 cities

Presenting the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the new initiative would focus on Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, as well as temple towns, which require modern infrastructure and improved basic amenities.

Published on Feb 2, 2026, 5:00 AM IST

Sukhvinder Sukhu calls Budget unfair to Himachal's unique needs and conditions

Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that Himachal Pradesh had anticipated targeted support for hill-specific priorities such as hydropower development, eco-tourism, road and rail connectivity and compensation for revenue losses arising from GST implementation.

Published on Feb 2, 2026, 4:30 AM IST

Rare earths sector can do with recycling thrust

EV motors contain large quantities of rare-earth magnets. (Reuters)

Published on Feb 2, 2026, 12:24 AM IST

Seven high-speed rail corridors on cards, Railways gets ₹2.77 lakh crore

Infrastructure work is underway at the metro and Ahmedabad-Mumbai High-Speed Rail Bullet Train project in Ahmedabad (ANI)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 10:47 PM IST

Budget 2026: Govt plans rare earth corridors to counter global supply chains

The mineral-rich states will receive support to promote mining, processing, research and manufacturing of rare earths.

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 11:06 PM IST

Budget to give new speed to India ‘Reforms Express’: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives to address the media during the Budget session of Parliament (PTI FILE)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 9:56 PM IST

What the Union Budget 2026-27 means for Fiscal

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at a press conference after the presentation of the Union Budget 2026

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 10:16 PM IST

Focus on transport, boost to defence: Portfolio-wise breakdown of Budget

Focus on transport, boost to defence: Portfolio-wise breakdown of Budget

Updated on Feb 2, 2026, 5:17 AM IST

What does Budget 2026-27 have for the common man? Several measures explained

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman shows the digital tablet, enclosed in a traditional red 'bahi-khata' style pouch, at Parliament premises before the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27

Updated on Feb 2, 2026, 5:20 AM IST

Union Budget 2026 a blueprint for new, developed India: Yogi Adityanath

UP CM Yogi Adityanath said the Union Budget 2026 places special emphasis on common citizens and women. (HT file)

Published on Feb 1, 2026, 7:28 PM IST

Did Budget 2026 make any announcement on 8th Pay Commission? What we know

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during a press conference after the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27 at the National Media Centre, in New Delhi. (Photo by Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 7:01 PM IST

Tharoor says Kerala ‘invisible’ in budget, bats ‘as a Malayali’ in election year

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor after the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27 at Parliament in New Delhi on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Published on Feb 1, 2026, 6:06 PM IST

India's focus should be growth, not stock market volatility: Kant on Budget

Former G20 sherpa & former Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh kant addresses an event

Published on Feb 1, 2026, 6:05 PM IST

‘Historic, a highway of opportunities’: PM Modi on Union Budget 2026-27

‘Historic, a highway of opportunities’: PM Modi on Union Budget 2026-27

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 8:01 PM IST

Did Budget not focus on poll-bound states enough? Sitharaman's clarification

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shows the digital tablet, enclosed in a traditional red 'bahi-khata' style pouch, at the Parliament premises before presenting of the Union Budget 2026-27, in New Delhi.

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 5:17 PM IST

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 on Feb 1, 2026, 4:49 PM IST

New income tax act, easier TDS, STT hike: What Union Budget changed, and didn't

Finance Minister Sitharaman, during her Budget speech, said the Income Tax Act, 2025 will come into effect from April 1.

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 7:21 PM IST

Why did stock market crash today? Sitharaman's big Budget move involved

Why did stock market crash today? Sitharaman's big Budget move involved

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 9:35 PM IST

India budget 'tactical', not 'breakthrough', Moody's Ratings says

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shows the digital tablet, enclosed in a traditional red 'bahi-khata' style pouch, at the Parliament premises before presenting of the �Union Budget 2026-27�, in New Delhi, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026.

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 4:06 PM IST

What gets cheaper and costlier after Budget 2026. Check full list

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman shows the digital tablet, enclosed in a traditional red 'bahi-khata' style pouch, at the Parliament.

Updated on Feb 2, 2026, 10:19 AM IST

'Reflects aspirations of 140 crore Indians': PM Modi hails budget as ‘historic’

'Reflects aspirations of 140 crore Indians': PM Modi hails budget as ‘historic’

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 6:56 PM IST

‘No big scheme' for poll-bound Tamil Nadu: A Bihar contrast in Union Budget 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, center, displays a red folder containing the Union Budget 2026-27 at the steps of the parliament. (AP Photo)

Published on Feb 1, 2026, 3:22 PM IST

What is STT? Sitharaman proposes hike of up to 150% on F&O trading in Budget

The hike in STT is expected to increase transaction costs for active and short-term trading strategies

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 5:52 PM IST

No income tax change, stock market crash, record defence spending: Budget 2026

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman outside the finance ministry prior to the presentation of the 'Union Budget 2026-27 at Kartavya Bhavan

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 7:15 PM IST

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

Deepak Shenoy is the CEO of Capitalmind AMC.

Updated on Feb 2, 2026, 11:44 AM IST

Union Budget 2026: Key numbers to take into account from speech

New Delhi, Feb 01 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2026 in Lok Sabha during the Budget Session, in New Delhi on Sunday. (ANI Video Grab/Sansad TV)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 2:24 PM IST

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