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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

What the Union Budget 2026-27 means for Growth

The short point is, this year’s budget is hoping for some revival in inflation to support growth as far as the budgetary math is concerned

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 10:35 PM IST

Budget 2026: Tourism sector key for employment generation, local economy

Sitharaman said the government will develop ecologically sustainable mountain trails in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 9:31 PM IST

Union Budget: No big bang proposal for poll-bound states

The minister has also announced the setting up of a new National Institute of Design to boost design education and development

Updated on Feb 2, 2026, 5:20 AM 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

Industry bodies hail budget as progressive, growth-oriented

People hooked to budget presentation during a discussion organised by FICCI-ASSOCHAM UP-UK at a hotel in Lucknow on Sunday. (HT)

Published on Feb 1, 2026, 8:37 PM IST

Budget 2026: Income Tax Dept clarifies on changes in ‘buyback tax’

Image for representational purposes only.

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 9:32 PM IST

Budget 2026: 7 high-speed rail corridors; ₹277830 cr for capital expenditure

The high-speed rail corridors seek to promote environmentally sustainable passenger systems. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 7:58 PM 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

Delhi receives budget allocation of ₹1348 crore, same as last year

According to the Budget document, Delhi received <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>951 crore as Central assistance for Union Territories.

Published on Feb 1, 2026, 7:35 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

Planning to buy property from an NRI? Budget 2026 simplifies TDS compliance

Budget 2026 has proposed significant changes to simplify the purchase of property from non-resident Indians (NRIs). By eliminating the need for a separate TAN for TDS, the process now allows resident buyers to use only their PAN, reducing paperwork and compliance hurdles.. (Picture for representation purposes only)

Updated on Feb 2, 2026, 8:22 AM IST

Budget 2026: Sensex, Nifty see worst budget-day trading in at least six years

The Bombay Stock Exchange building in Mumbai on Sunday, 1 February 2026. The 30-share S&P BSE Sensex fell 1.88%, or 1,546.84 points, to 80,722.94 points today.

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 7:40 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

TMC vs BJP over Union Budget allocation to Bengal ahead of assembly polls

The Centre's announcement of major infrastructure projects in West Bengal is being criticized by the ruling TMC as a ploy for votes rather than genuine support for the state's development. (File photo)

Published on Feb 1, 2026, 5:04 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

Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai hails ‘historic’ Union Budget

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.

Published on Feb 1, 2026, 4:33 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

Railways get ₹2.9 lakh cr capex allocation, outlay at ₹2.7 lakh cr | Details

India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train is seen in West Bengal, at Kamakhya Railway Station, in Guwahati.

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 4:00 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

‘Strategic imperative’: India hikes defence budget by 15% to ₹7.85 lakh crore

Defence minister Rajnath Singh said the budget has strengthened India’s resolve to make its defence system even more robust.

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 5:40 PM IST

No money in Indian budget for Chabahar port project in Iran amid US threats

US sanctions on Iran affect India's Chabahar project despite a temporary waiver for it until April 2026.

Published on Feb 1, 2026, 3:43 PM IST

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 on Feb 1, 2026, 3:37 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

Defence earns big allocation in Budget after Op Sindoor; Rajnath Singh reacts

Union defence minister Rajnath Singh arrives to attend the Union Budget session at Parliament, in New Delhi.

Published on Feb 1, 2026, 3:05 PM IST

Budget 2026: STT hike on F&O trading – What that means for your ₹10 lakh

A trader made <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.75 crore profit due to a tech glitch by his broker (Representational image)

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 4:20 PM IST

PM Modi flew to a village in Punjab barely 4 hours after the budget. Here's why

PM Narendra Modi at Dera Sachkhand, Ballan, in Jalandhar with sect head Sant Niranjan Dass on Sunday.

Updated on Feb 1, 2026, 6:07 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

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