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- Business
- February 1, 2026
Black Budget Vs Dream Budget: How India’s 1973 Crisis and 1997 Reform Shaped the Economy
New Delhi: India’s Union Budget has often mirrored the economic realities of its time. While some budgets are remembered for relief and reform, others stand out for the stark challenges they confronted. Two such landmark budgets are the 1973 “Black Budget”, presented during a per Read More
- Business
- February 1, 2026
GST Collections Surge to ₹1.93 Lakh Crore in January; Strong Revenue Growth Precedes Union Budget 2026
Providing a robust fiscal cushion just as the Union Budget is unveiled, India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for January 2026 have shown significant strength. Official data reveals that gross GST revenue for the month climbed to ₹1,93,384 crore, representing a 6.2% in Read More
- Business
- February 1, 2026
Markets Open in Red on Union Budget 2026; Gold, Silver Slide Sharply
Indian equity markets opened lower on February 1 amid heightened volatility ahead of the Union Budget presentation by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Benchmark indices slipped in early trade as investors remained cautious, bracing for policy announcements and fiscal cues.The Read More
- Business
- February 1, 2026
Govt Likely To Present Rs 54.1 Lakh Crore Budget For FY27, Growth Of 7.9% YoY: Report
New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present a Rs 54.1 lakh crore Union Budget for FY2026-27, registering a year-on-year growth of 7.9 per cent, according to a report by Sunidhi Securities & Finance Limited.The report highlighted that the size of th Read More
- Business
- February 1, 2026
Budget 2026 Marks Break From Tradition, Spotlight On FM Sitharaman’s Part-B Speech
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2026-27 is set to mark a significant departure from traditional Budget presentations, with heightened attention on Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Part-B speech, which is expected to outline India’s short and long-term economic vision.In a few ho Read More
- Business
- February 1, 2026
Opening Bell: Defence, Railways, PSU Banks in Focus as Sitharaman Presents Union Budget 2026
Indian equity markets are expected to open cautiously and be volatile today as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2026, a defining policy event for FY27. Budget sessions typically see sharp sectoral churn rather than one-way index moves, with traders re Read More
- Business
- February 1, 2026
Union Budget 2026: What Is Expected On Debt, Military, Infrastructure?
India announces its annual budget on Sunday, with the Defence Ministry seeking higher military spending, industry urging cuts in tax rates on market transactions and customs duties, and the government planning to ease foreign investment rules.Below are some measures expected to b Read More
- Business
- February 1, 2026
2026 Union Budget Minute-by-Minute LIVE: What May Get Cheaper, What Could Cost You More
Sun Feb 01 2026 01:58:30 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) Taxpayer Relief Expected in New Regime2026 Union Budget Minute-by-Minute LIVE: Middle-class salaried taxpayers may benefit from increased standard deduction (Rs 1 lakh) and adjustments in Read More
- Business
- February 1, 2026
Budget 2026: Central Govt Bets On Next-Gen Structural Reforms As Spending Room Tightens: What To Expect?
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is all set to release its annual budget today, which is expected to strengthen domestic policy reforms to cushion the economy from rising uncertainties such as steep U.S. tariffs and broader geopolitical tensions.But Finance Mi Read More
- Business
- February 1, 2026
Union Budget 2026 LIVE: All Eyes on Income Tax Relief, Key Announcements As Nirmala Sitharaman Unveils Record 9th Budget
Sun Feb 01 2026 01:22:54 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)Budget 2026 Expectations: Impact on Take-Home Salaries Under ReviewRaising the standard deduction to Rs 1 lakh will enhance take-home salaries under the new 2026 tax regime, allowing salar Read More
