Category : Economy


Sitharaman Presents 9th Union Budget with Key Announcements

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27, her ninth consecutive budget, featuring major announcements in defence, railways, income tax, healthcare, and MSMEs. PM Modi hailed it as a historic step toward Viksit Bharat by 2047.

Union Budget 2026: Subsidy Cut by 4.47%

Union Budget 2026-27 reveals a 4.47% reduction in food, fertiliser, and fuel subsidies, with revised estimates at Rs 4,29,735 crore for 2025-26 fiscal year.

Budget 2026: No Funds for Chabahar Port Project

The Union Budget 2026 has made no financial allocation for India's strategic Chabahar port project in Iran, ending an annual funding pattern of Rs 100 crore that had been maintained for several years.

Sitharaman's 9th Budget: Milestone, Reactions, Viral Video

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Budget, becoming the longest-serving FM. The Budget focused on manufacturing, tourism, health, sports, and defence, with no income tax changes. PM Modi praised it, while the Opposition cr

Budget 2026-27: India's Fiscal Shift to Debt Rule Explained

The Union Budget 2026-27 introduces a structural shift in India's fiscal policy, replacing deficit targets with a debt-to-GDP anchor. This analysis explores how this new framework affects spending flexibility, revenue pressures, and long-term sustainabili

Budget 2026-27: Cautious Yet Prudent Fiscal Approach

The Union Budget 2026-27 strikes a careful balance between fiscal discipline and economic growth, with cautious assumptions, targeted MSME reforms, and continued capital expenditure focus amid global uncertainties.

Budget 2026: Key Reforms for Common Man, STT Hike on F&O

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget 2026 with focus on farmers, women, students, healthcare workers & taxpayers. Key announcements include ITR deadline extension, STT hike on derivatives, education reforms & banking sector review.

India's Debt-to-GDP Target 55.6% for FY27, GDP Growth 10%

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a debt-to-GDP target of 55.6% for 2026-27, with nominal GDP growth pegged at 10%. The shift from fiscal deficit targets aims to reduce interest payments and free resources for priority spending.

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