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- Business
- February 2, 2026
System-Driven Tax Administration in Budget 2026–27: Fewer Interfaces, Faster Dispute Closure & Trust-Based Customs Clearances
1) Direct tax administration: fewer layers, faster closure● Common order: Assessment + penalty as a single “common order” to cut multiple proceedings, reduce litigation cost, and speed up closures.● Lower cash blockage during disputes:Pre-payment for first appeal reduced from 20% Read More
- Business
- February 2, 2026
Nifty Set To Open With Massive Gap-Up As GIFT Nifty Surges 600 Points On India-US Trade Deal
New Delhi: The Indian equity markets are set for a big opening on Tuesday, as a historic trade agreement between the world’s two largest democracies, India and the US, stirs optimism across global financial circles. The landmark announcement, made by US President Donald Trump on Read More
- Business
- February 2, 2026
US Tariffs Have “No Influence” on Customs Duty Overhaul Announced in Budget: Sitharaman
The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the United States (US) tariffs have “no influence on customs duty overhaul.””Custom duty overhauling exercise has been going on for the last two years. The US matter has had ‘no influence’ on Budget,” Sitharaman told reporte Read More
- Business
- February 2, 2026
Budget of Mega Dreams: 5 Key Sectoral Updates You Shouldn’t Miss
Budget 2026: Amid domestic demand anchoring India’s growth story, the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth consecutive budget speech tabled in parliament on Sunday Feb 1, entailed several key sectoral initiatives from Rs 10,000 crore SME fund to increasing the defenc Read More
- Business
- February 2, 2026
Tobacco Stocks: Godfrey Phillips, ITC Plummet After Excise Duty Hike | R Business Stock Update
The shares of cigarette manufacturers such as Godfrey Phillips to ITC extended their losses after budget day on February 2, 2025, falling 8% and 2.4%, respectively.The VST Industries also felt the brunt of ₹22–25 hike in cigarette prices per pack of 10 sticks after the implement Read More
- Business
- February 2, 2026
Union Budget 2026: What Are India’s Key Economic Priorities?
Following the tabling of the Union Budget 2026-27 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, CA Abhay Bhutada, shared his views on the budget’s priorities.Prepared in Kartavya Bhawan, the budget is anchored around three core Kartavyas: accelerating and sustaining economic growth, bu Read More
- Business
- February 2, 2026
Union Budget 2026 Signals Strong And Forward-Looking Direction For India’s Healthcare Ecosystem: Experts
The Union health budget for 2026 has been raised to Rs 1,04,599 crore, 18 per cent higher than last year.According to Ashutosh Raghuvanshi, Managing Director & CEO, Fortis Healthcare, “The Union Budget 2026 sends a strong and timely signal that healthcare is central to India’s gr Read More
- Business
- February 2, 2026
Budget 2026: 5 Key Expectations Of Middle Class, Farmers, Investors, And Senior Citizens Left Unmet
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the highly-anticipated Union Budget 2026, with the government focusing on the common man, women, farmers, and youth. The total budget size stands at a whopping ₹53.47 lakh crore, registering a 7.7% jump from the current fin Read More
- Business
- February 1, 2026
Union Budget 2026: Massive Blow to Bangladesh as Aid Cut by 50%, Chabahar Port Allocation Halted
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the historic Union Budget 2026–27 in the Lok Sabha on Sunday, February 1, marking the first time India’s annual budget was tabled on a Sunday. The 1-hour and 25-minute speech was her ninth consecutive budget presentation an Read More
- Business
- February 1, 2026
Planning To Travel Or Study Abroad? Sitharaman Lifts Burden With TCS Cut In Union Budget 2026
New Delhi: Planning to study abroad? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has given a major boost to the aspirations of Indians who dream of studying or travelling abroad in the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-2027.While presenting the Budget, Sitharaman announced cuts to Read More
