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Union Budget 2026 News

AI must be used constructively: UP Assembly speaker at Viksit Bharat Yuva Sansad

UP Assembly speaker Satish Mahana addresing the Viksit Bharat Yuva Sansad (Sourced)

Published 73 days ago

12% buyback surcharge in Finance Bill amendments, Nirmala Sitharaman clarifies

Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in Lok Sabha during the budget session of Parliament, in New Delhi on Wednesday.

Updated 110 days ago

Budget’s welcome focus on improving India’s brain health

The transition from a brain-negative to a brain-positive economy has been estimated by the McKinsey Health Institute as key to unlocking $26 trillion in global economic opportunities by improving labour force performance, igniting innovation, and sharply improving the quality of life. (Shutterstock)

Published 148 days ago

On Budget 2026, PM Modi says 'run-of-the-mill bahi khata not our approach'

PM Modi said that the post-pandemic world order is opening new doors for India and other countries are eager to collaborate in trade and innovation.

Published 149 days ago

Can Budget 2026 turn enterprise policy into jobs for Viksit Bharat?

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Published 151 days ago

Jual Oram hails Union Budget, calls it ‘reform express’

Union minister of tribal affairs (UMoTA) Jual Oram has described the Union Budget 2026 as the “reform express”. (HT Photo)

Published 156 days ago

Rao Inderjit calls Budget 2026 roadmap to developed India at Gurugram presser

Speaking in Gurugram, Rao Inderjit Singh said allocations for roads, railways, housing and energy have risen sharply, with focus on grassroots delivery and inclusive growth. (HT Photo)

Published 156 days ago

Budget marks break from colonial legacy, boosts Delhi Police with ₹12,846 cr: Sood

Delhi education minister Ashish Sood addresses a press conference on the Union Budget at Delhi Secretariat on Friday. (Sanjeev Verma/HT PHOTO)

Published 157 days ago

Budget 2026 brings clarity on tax deductions for under-construction home loans

Budget 2026 offers clarity to under-construction homebuyers by bringing pre-construction interest within the <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2 lakh deduction cap (Photo for representational purposes only)

Updated 158 days ago

Experts weigh in on what duty-free cancer drugs mean for treatment in India

Union budget 2026-27: Experts weigh in on what duty-free cancer drugs mean for treatment in India

Published 160 days ago

Budget to benefit common man, US deal big relief to Indian exporters: Sitharaman

The finance minister said two committees formed on administrative reforms in the previous budget had submitted their inputs and that Niti Aayog was working on it.

Updated 160 days ago

Lothal to Leh: India's history-rich sites up for a developmental revamp

Lothal to Leh Palace: India's story-rich sites to visit if mythology is your language

Updated 160 days ago

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 161 days ago

Centre to overhaul insolvency code, boost states with ₹2 lakh crore

“I expect, subject to conditions, to table the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill in the second half of the Budget session,” Sitharaman said at a post-budget media interaction on Monday.

Updated 161 days ago

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 162 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 162 days ago

Zerodha's Nithin Kamath isn't sure STT hike on F&O trading ‘will do anything’

Nithin Kamath, co-founder and chief executive officer of Zerodha.

Updated 162 days ago

Union Budget 2026: KVS, NVS get major funding boost; check allocated amount

Union Budget 2026: KVS, NVS get major funding boost; allocation crosses <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>16,000 crore

Published 162 days ago

Intelligence Bureau allocated 74% more funds than last year

The allocation aims to bolster infrastructure and enhance national security capabilities, with other paramilitary forces also receiving increased budgets.

Published 162 days ago

Cigarette prices surge after excise duty hike, here's how much a pack costs now

Distributors said that premium cigarettes, 76 mm in length, will now cost between <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50 and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>55 per pack of 10 sticks.

Updated 162 days ago

Union Budget 2026: Income-tax and customs reforms aimed at easing the compliance burden

Representational image.

Published 162 days ago

Budget 2026: Lower customs for personal items brought in by air

This reduction applies to items falling under heading 9804, which covers goods imported for personal use by air or post.

Published 162 days ago

Finance Commission's tax devolution formula sparks mixed reactions from states

There was no change in states’ share in central taxes from the 15th FC and it will continue to be 41 per cent.

Published 162 days ago

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 162 days ago

Budget strengthens India’s growth trajectory, places Mumbai at the forefront

New Delhi, Feb 01 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses the Youth Dialogue on Budget 2026, in New Delhi on Sunday. (DD News/ANI Video Grab) (DD News)

Published 162 days ago

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 162 days ago

Union Budget failed Punjab once again: CM Bhagwant Mann

The AAP government and Punjab’s people will unite to rebuild Punjab and make it economically strong on their own, said the CM. (HT)

Published 162 days ago

13th Budget of a ‘tired’ govt: CM Siddaramaiah on Union Budget 2026-27

The statement from CM Siddaramaiah repeated a long-standing regional complaint, saying Karnataka had again been handed a “Chombu,” a colloquial term implying being left empty-handed.

Published 162 days ago

Union Budget: Textiles, leather, seafood gain in big export focus

A labourer works on a leather fabric at a leather goods manufacturing unit in New Delhi, India, on January 27, 2026. (REUTERS)

Updated 162 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 163 days ago

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