Budget 2026-27: Capex Target Raised to ₹12.2 Lakh Crore

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a significant increase in capital expenditure target to ₹12.2 lakh crore for FY27, along with multiple infrastructure development measures during Union Budget presentation.

India to Create Four Rare-Earth Mineral Corridors

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced four rare-earth mineral corridors in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu during Budget 2026, building on a ₹7,280-crore incentive package for domestic magnet production.

Budget 2026: Rs 10,000 Cr for Biopharma, Says FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveils a Rs 10,000 crore investment plan for biopharmaceuticals in Union Budget 2026, aiming to boost India's position in complex medicine manufacturing.

Budget 2026: Three-Kartavya Framework for Economic Growth

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Budget 2026 with a structured three-Kartavya framework focusing on economic acceleration, capacity building, and universal resource access to drive inclusive growth amid global challenges.

Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman's Reform Express to Continue

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Budget, emphasizing sustained structural reforms, financial sector resilience, and AI-driven governance to accelerate economic growth amid global challenges.

Budget 2026: What Gets Costlier, What Gets Cheaper

The Union Budget 2026 introduces significant changes in prices for various goods and services. Key items like tobacco, luxury cars, and imported electronics may see price hikes, while essentials, electric vehicles, and certain medicines could become cheap

MCX Stock Tumbles 15% Amid Precious Metals Selloff

Multi Commodity Exchange shares crashed 15% during special Budget session trading, marking their worst single-day drop in five years. The decline followed silver and gold contracts hitting lower circuits amid global volatility and margin hikes.

Gold Loan Stocks Crash Amid Gold Price Meltdown

Muthoot Finance and Manappuram Finance stocks fell sharply as gold prices crashed over 25% from recent highs, raising concerns about NPAs and lending prospects for gold loan financiers.

GST Collections Reach ₹1.93 Lakh Cr in Jan, 6.2% Rise

India's gross GST collections surged 6.2% to ₹1.93 lakh crore in January 2026, marking a three-month peak. Net revenues grew 7.6% to ₹1.71 lakh crore despite recent rate cuts, signaling robust consumption recovery.

Cabinet Approves Union Budget 2026-27 Before Presentation

The Union Cabinet has granted its formal approval to the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, clearing the path for Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present it in Parliament. This procedural step marks a crucial milestone in India's annual fina

Budget 2026 Reactions: Sitharaman's Ninth Presentation

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents her ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, 2026, focusing on growth, fiscal discipline, and reforms amid global trade pressures and domestic challenges.

New Tobacco Taxes: Excise Duty & Health Cess from Feb 1

India introduces additional excise duty on cigarettes and health cess on pan masala from February 1, replacing GST compensation cess. New tax structure includes MRP-based valuation and CCTV monitoring for manufacturers.

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