Budget 2026 Eases Tax Penalties, New Disclosure Scheme
Union Budget 2026-27 rationalizes tax penalty framework, decriminalizes technical defaults, and introduces foreign asset disclosure scheme for small taxpayers to reduce litigation.
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Budget 2026-27: Customs Duty Cuts Boost Manufacturing
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces significant customs duty reductions in Union Budget 2026-27 to aid textile, footwear, marine sectors and address inverted duty structures amid US tariff pressures.
Budget 2026: Electronics Scheme Outlay Doubled to Rs 40K Cr
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced doubling the outlay for electronics components manufacturing scheme to Rs 40,000 crore in Budget 2026-27 to strengthen domestic supply chains.
Budget 2026: Growth Prospects Outweigh STT Hike Impact
Union Budget 2026-27's securities transaction tax increase has drawn attention, but India's sustainable growth framework and macroeconomic stability offer stronger real returns for long-term investors.
Raja Venkatraman's Stock Recommendations for 2 February
Market expert Raja Venkatraman recommends three stocks to buy on 2 February 2026: MTARTECH, VTL, and Delhivery. Get detailed analysis, key metrics, and trading strategies.
Budget 2026 Bets on Capabilities for India's Future Growth
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget emphasizes building human capital and industrial resilience despite favorable macroeconomic conditions, aiming to sustain growth through strategic investments.
MarketSmith India's Stock Recommendations for 2 February
MarketSmith India recommends Sterlite Technologies and Netweb Technologies as top buys for 2 February. The recommendations come after a volatile special Sunday session post-Union Budget 2026, where markets saw a sharp sell-off due to an STT hike on deriva
Budget 2026: Lab-Grown Diamonds Cheaper, Gold Jewellery Costly
Union Budget 2026 extends customs duty exemptions on lab-grown diamonds until March 2028, making them more affordable. However, no duty cuts on gold and silver mean jewellery prices will remain elevated amid high precious metal costs.
ISM 2.0 Aims for $400B Semiconductor Equipment Market
India's ISM 2.0 initiative targets domestic capabilities in the $400 billion semiconductor equipment market by 2030, leveraging global AI-driven demand shifts and supply chain diversification.
Kanpur Experts React to Union Budget 2026: Mixed Views
Kanpur experts term Union Budget 2026 as focused on long-term policy with capital expenditure emphasis. Chartered accountants and industry leaders express disappointment for middle class and leather sector while welcoming structural reforms.
Sensex Crashes 1,500 Points on Budget Day STT Hike
Union Budget 2026-27 triggered a massive sell-off on Dalal Street as the securities transaction tax hike on derivatives spooked investors, wiping Rs 9.4 lakh crore from market cap.
Budget 2026: SGB Tax Exemption Only for Original Holders
Union Budget 2026-27 proposes capital gains tax exemption for Sovereign Gold Bonds only if held from issuance to maturity. Secondary market purchases lose this benefit.
7 High-Speed Rail Corridors & Rare Earth Corridors Announced
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces seven high-speed rail corridors, a new freight corridor, and rare earth corridors in mineral-rich states to boost connectivity and mining.
SGB Tax Exemption Only for Original Buyers Held to Maturity
Union Budget 2026-27 proposes capital gains tax exemption on Sovereign Gold Bonds only if subscribed at original issue and held continuously until maturity, effective April 1.
CII Backs Balanced Union Budget 2026 with Tech, Skills Focus
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has praised the Union Budget 2026-27 as balanced, highlighting its emphasis on technology and skills development. Education experts commend the budget's fiscal discipline and macroeconomic stability.
CREDAI Seeks Revision of Affordable Housing Definition
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) has called for a revision in the definition of affordable housing to better reflect current market realities and boost the sector.
Budget 2026: Auto Component Industry Gains from Non-Auto Sectors
Union Budget 2026-27's focus on infrastructure, clean energy, and manufacturing is creating indirect growth opportunities for auto component makers who have diversified into non-auto segments like railways, defence, and construction equipment.
Budget 2026: US Trade Demands Met, Vulnerable Sectors Protected
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026-27 addresses key US trade demands while bolstering tariff-vulnerable sectors like textiles, footwear, and marine products with targeted support measures.
MMF, Cotton Apparel Prices to Drop with Budget 2026 Incentives
Union Budget 2026-27 introduces textile manufacturing incentives, expected to reduce prices of sarees, suits, and readymade garments made of Man-Made Fibre and premium cotton apparel gradually.
Coffee Machine Import Duty Hike May Increase Cafe Prices
Union Budget 2026-27 withdraws concessions on imported coffee roasting, brewing, and vending machines, potentially raising costs for cafes and offices. Industry cites rupee depreciation as additional pressure.
Budget 2026-27: Focus on Manufacturing, Markets Hit by Tax
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026-27 prioritizes manufacturing and infrastructure, but disappoints markets with a securities transaction tax hike and lack of foreign capital incentives.
Budget 2026: Import Duty Cut Makes Foreign Shopping Cheaper
Union Budget 2026-27 proposes reducing basic customs duty on personal imports from 20% to 10%, making overseas shopping more affordable for Indian consumers.
Budget 2026: Manufacturing as India's Growth Engine?
Analysis of India's Budget 2026 focus on manufacturing sector as potential main growth driver, examining challenges and opportunities compared to services.
Mixed Reactions to Union Budget 2026: Hope and Disappointment
Common people express diverse views on Union Budget 2026, ranging from optimism to despair, with concerns over price hikes and unmet expectations.
Budget 2026-27 Fuels Cement Sector Growth, Analysts Optimistic
Industry experts highlight Union Budget 2026-27's infrastructure push as key driver for cement demand, with potential for double-digit growth if allocations are fully implemented across projects.
Leather Exports Boost: Duty-Free Imports to Create 2-3 Lakh Jobs
Government's IGCR scheme extension for leather and non-leather footwear inputs boosts exports, eases business, and promises significant employment growth in the sector.
Railways, Highways Take 47% of FY27 Capex: Budget 2026
Union Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 12.2 lakh crore for capital expenditure, with Railways and Highways sectors receiving Rs 2.78 lakh crore and Rs 2.94 lakh crore respectively, accounting for nearly 47% of total infrastructure spending.
£5.4M Land Rover Defender Gamble Creates £50M Business
Charles Fawcett's 2015 bulk order of 240 Land Rover Defenders, made with borrowed money, transformed into a £50M business through bespoke restorations. The risky investment defied industry expectations.
Budget 2026: Mega Textile Parks to Boost MP's Economy
Madhya Pradesh's textile fortunes are set to rise with Budget 2026's mega textile parks initiative, leveraging the state's organic cotton dominance and MSME growth for value-added manufacturing.
Budget 2026: Rs 12.22 Lakh Crore Capex Target for FY27
The Union Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 12.22 lakh crore for capital expenditure, an 11.5% increase, with infrastructure sectors like roads and railways receiving the bulk of funding.
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