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

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 12:10 IST

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

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 12:22 IST

Budget 2026: Full text of Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget speech here

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)

Published on Feb 1, 2026 08:09 IST

Sitharaman proposes ₹100 cr incentive for single bond issuance over ₹1000 cr

Earlier, the Finance Minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman, proposed introducing a dedicated <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10,000-crore SME growth fund to create future jobs and incentivise enterprises based on select criteria.

Published on Feb 1, 2026 07:42 IST

5 university townships, girls' hostel per district: Budget push for education

The Finance Minister also announced the establishment of a girls' hostel in higher education STEM institutions in every district.

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 08:44 IST

New Income Tax Act to come into effect from April 1, 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman with Budget 2026 in Parliament on Sunday, February 1

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 06:41 IST

Mental health gets prime slot in Budget 2026 , Sitharaman announces NIMHANS 2.0

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 16:16 IST

Budget 2026 proposes 7 high-speed rail corridors across India | Full list here

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

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 07:41 IST

Halwa ceremony, bilingual move: 5 interesting facts about India’s Union Budget

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Union MoS Pankaj Chaudhary in a group photo after giving final touch to the Union Budget 2026–27, accompanied by Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran, CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal and officials from the Ministry of Finance, at Kartavya Bhawan in New Delhi on Saturday.

Published on Feb 1, 2026 04:03 IST

Tax reform to lower input duties: What to expect in Union Budget 2026-27

All eyes will be on her speech as she presents her ninth consecutive budget.

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 03:22 IST

Exclusive: Sitharaman's Budget speech set to be unique, focus on long-term goals

A file photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Updated on Feb 1, 2026 04:04 IST

Union Budget: Industry bodies in Bihar expect tax incentives, special package

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman (Hindustan Times)

Published on Jan 31, 2026 13:12 IST

Hope J&K gets good industrial package from Centre: Omar ahead of Union budget

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah attends the annual start-up mela at the Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) campus, in Jammu, on Thursday. (PTI)

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Published on Jan 29, 2026 21:38 IST

Budget 2026 should preserve fiscal discipline

Slowly but steadily, the results are beginning to show. Domestic demand is slowly improving. Consumption is stabilising as purchasing power recovers. (AFP)

Published on Jan 29, 2026 16:04 IST

India has boarded speedy express for next-generation reforms: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said reform, perform, and transform has become the identity of his government. (PTI)

Updated on Jan 30, 2026 01:21 IST

How India prepares its budget: Inside the official process ahead of 2026 reveal

The preparation involves consultations with stakeholders, scrutiny of ministry inputs, and a traditional halwa ceremony, leading to a mandatory lock-in period for officials to maintain confidentiality.

Published on Jan 29, 2026 04:54 IST

Joint tax filing for couples? ICAI proposes reshaping home loan math in Budget

Under the proposed joint taxation system, both rental income and home loan interest deductions would be aggregated and assessed at the household level instead of being claimed separately by each spouse. (Photo for representational purposes only)

Updated on Jan 27, 2026 02:05 IST

Credai urges government to launch National Mission on Rental Housing

In its Budget wishlist, CREDAI has urged the government to revise the area norms and the <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>45 lakh price cap that define affordable housing. (Photo for representational purposes only)

Published on Jan 24, 2026 11:50 IST

From first speech to halwa tradition: 5 key facts as Union Budget 2026 nears

Nirmala Sitharaman with the budget tab at the ministry before heading to Parliament in 2025.

Updated on Jan 23, 2026 22:36 IST

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 on Jan 21, 2026 10:21 IST

Union Budget 2026 to be presented on February 1 | When and where to watch

Presented by the finance minister of India, now, Nirmala Sitharaman, the budget is a comprehensive document that lays out the government’s economic and financial policies for the next fiscal year, in this case, 2026-27.

Published on Jan 20, 2026 10:46 IST

FMCGs and a budget wish list

FMCGs and a budget wish list

Published on Jan 16, 2026 03:24 IST

Union Budget on Sunday, February 1, says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

File photo of Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

Published on Jan 12, 2026 16:04 IST

Shoring up capex capacity of states

While a lot of state governments in India are of the same political disposition as the government at the Centre, and therefore, some policy congruence is to be expected, states using this scheme to boost their capital spending is a heartening development (HT Photo)

Published on Jan 11, 2026 16:32 IST

Parliament session to be held from January 28 to April 1; Budget likely on February 1

Parliament session to be held from January 28 to April 1; Budget likely on February 1

Published on Jan 9, 2026 23:04 IST

What the GDP numbers reveal

India’s economy continues to face a turbulent external environment, is using its domestic momentum to maintain resilience, and will have to pump-prime both the domestic and external to boost future growth on a sustainable basis. (PTI)

Updated on Jan 8, 2026 15:24 IST

Backdrop for Budget: 7.4% growth estimated for FY26

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI). (File photo.)

Updated on Jan 8, 2026 24:12 IST

State of the economy and economic sentiment | Number Theory

The GST rationalisation is clearly an attempt to boost spending in the economy and generate tailwinds for not just growth but even revenue creation.

Published on Sep 22, 2025 20:23 IST

BJP leaders share PM’s stories before 75th birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a gathering during the launch of various development projects, in Darrang on Sunday. (ANI)

Published on Sep 15, 2025 23:16 IST

Reimagine PMRF scheme to energise R&D ecosystem

PMRF’s limited funding reach can be addressed by involving industry. As an extension to PMRF, industry can co-fund research aligning with its interests (REUTERS)

Published on Apr 17, 2025 14:54 IST

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