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- Business
- February 1, 2026
Union Budget 2026: From Luxury Watches To Every Day Essentials What Gets Cheaper And What Gets Costlier?
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2026–27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is a balanced mix of “Kartavya” (duty) and “Vikas” (progress). Expectations are high, especially among the middle class, as people hope for relief from inflation and some tax benefits. Some ite Read More
- Business
- February 1, 2026
What Is Fiscal Deficit? Meaning, Formula, Example and Why It Matters
New Delhi: Fiscal deficit one of the most searched economic terms in recent weeks grabbed attention this budget season as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the Union Budget 2026 on Sunday, with renewed emphasis on fiscal prudence and long‑term economic stability.At its Read More
- Business
- February 1, 2026
Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman Announces 3 New All India Institutes Of Ayurveda, Major Upgrade For AYUSH Ecosystem
New Delhi: The Union Budget on Sunday announced a significant expansion of India’s traditional medicine infrastructure, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiling plans to set up three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda (AIIA) and upgrade AYUSH pharmacies and drug testi Read More
- Business
- February 1, 2026
From Women in STEM To Lakhpati Didi: Union Budget 2026 Champions Women-Led Enterprises & Economic Justice
New Delhi: Union Budget 2026: In an affirmation of women’s economic and social empowerment, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a series of targeted initiatives in the Union Budget 2026-27, aiming to bridge gender gaps in entrepreneurship, education, and technology. Pres Read More
- Business
- February 1, 2026
Markets Plunge as Budget 2026 Announcements Trigger Sharp Sell-Off; PSU Banks and Metals Bleed
In a dramatic turn of events, the Indian equity markets shifted from a cautious start to a broad-based sell-off as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the Union Budget 2026 speech. What began as a relatively flat Sunday special session quickly deteriorated into a “sea o Read More
- Business
- February 1, 2026
Union Budget 2026: A Closer Look At Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Team
New Delhi: As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivers the ninth consecutive Budget in Parliament, she has been assisted by a team of experienced bureaucrats across the country.Here’s a closer look at the finance minister’s team and the departments that work on the annual Bud Read More
- Business
- February 1, 2026
Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman Bets Big on AI to Boost Services Sector, Generate More Jobs
Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday used the Union Budget 2026 to signal a renewed push for India’s services sector, framing technology, and increasingly AI, as central to future growth, job creation and exports in a more digital economy.Presenting th Read More
- Business
- February 1, 2026
Budget 2026: New Income Tax Act from April 1, Lower TCS, Simpler Compliance
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced that the review of the Income Tax Act, 1961, has been completed in record time, with the Income Tax Act, 2025, set to come into force from April 1, 2026. Simplified tax rules and redesigned forms will be notified shortly. Read More
- Business
- February 1, 2026
Union Budget 2026: Girls’ Hostel in Every District, Five University Townships Announced
In the Union Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of girls’ hostels in every district along with five new university townships, aiming to improve access to higher education, safety, and student infrastructure across India.During her budget Read More
- Business
- February 1, 2026
Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman Proposes 7 High-Speed Rail Corridors To Boost Inter-City Travel
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the development of seven high-speed rail (HSR) corridors during the Union Budget 2026 presentation. Termed as “Growth Connectors,” these corridors are designed to revolutionise inter-city travel and enhance economic activit Read More
