The Union Budget 2026-27 introduces a fixed 15.5% profit margin tax for IT services firms and GCCs, replacing multiple categories to reduce disputes and boost investment certainty in India's tech sector.
The Indian government announces initiatives to promote coconut, cashew, cocoa, and sandalwood cultivation in South India, aiming to diversify agriculture and create jobs.
Air India has restarted direct flights between Shanghai and New Delhi after nearly six years, enhancing India-China connectivity and boosting business travel.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget introduces Total Return Swaps for corporate bonds and ₹100 crore incentive for large municipal issuances to boost market liquidity and infrastructure funding.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces reduction in customs duties and import barriers in Union Budget 2026 to counter US tariffs under Donald Trump's administration.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, 2026, focusing on youth-driven economic reforms, employment generation, and growth acceleration through comprehensive policy measures.
French IT giant Capgemini announces immediate divestiture of subsidiary contracted by US ICE agency following global condemnation over two deaths during operations in Minneapolis.
India's Budget 2026 reduces prices on essentials like EVs and medicines while increasing duties on luxury imports, balancing consumer relief with industrial growth.
Heavy selling pressure in Indian stock markets led to a massive erosion of Rs 9.40 lakh crore in market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies in just one trading session.
Shares of brokerage and exchange firms tumbled sharply after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed increasing Securities Transaction Tax on derivatives in Union Budget 2026-27 to curb excessive speculation.
The Union Budget 2026 maintains existing income tax slabs and rates while introducing new ITR filing deadlines. In sports, Carlos Alcaraz wins his first Australian Open title.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 proposes record ₹17.2 lakh crore borrowing, raising concerns about bond yields despite fiscal consolidation targets.
Indian stock markets are expected to open cautiously on February 2 as investors digest Budget 2026 announcements, including a sharp STT hike on derivatives, alongside weak global cues. Technical levels and market sentiment analysis.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026-27 brings price relief on leather goods, cancer drugs, seafood, and more, while increasing costs for tobacco, alcohol, and certain minerals.
Automobile industry body SIAM welcomes Union Budget 2026-27 proposals extending customs duty exemptions for lithium-ion battery manufacturing, calling it crucial for creating a robust electric vehicle ecosystem in India.
The National Stock Exchange changed silver ETF circuit computation to T-1 from T-2 after confusion over Friday's closing prices. The move addressed discrepancies as silver prices plunged dramatically.
Retail investors became net sellers before Budget 2026, with 55% of companies seeing shareholding drops. Slower earnings and global uncertainty drove selective investing, marking a shift from previous years' herd behavior.
India's Economic Survey 2025-26 projects 7.4% GDP growth in FY26, driven by 350+ reforms. Budget 2026 outlines a growth-focused roadmap with tax clarifications, MSME support, and infrastructure expansion.
Gold prices on MCX have crashed nearly ₹44,594 per 10 grams from recent peaks, marking one of the biggest declines in recent history. The sell-off was triggered by Kevin Warsh's Fed nomination, a firm US dollar, margin hikes, and profit booking.
The earnings season intensifies as 680 companies, including State Bank of India, LIC, Bharti Airtel, and Adani Enterprises, are set to announce Q3 results for December 2025. Analysts expect volatile markets but see earnings driving momentum ahead.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveils targeted manufacturing strategy focusing on biopharmaceuticals, semiconductors, electronics, rare earth magnets, chemicals, capital goods and textiles to boost jobs and domestic value addition.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced key measures in Union Budget 2026 to strengthen India's bond market. Initiatives include a market-making framework for corporate bonds, total return swaps, and ₹100 crore incentives for large municipal bond is
India's Budget 2026 balances consumer relief with revenue generation, cutting prices on essentials while raising duties on luxury imports to boost domestic production and economic resilience.
Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp sell-off as the proposed hike in Securities Transaction Tax on futures contracts dampened investor sentiment. The BSE Sensex crashed nearly 3%, falling below the crucial 80,000 mark in afternoon trading.
Union Budget 2026-27 maintains income tax rates but introduces significant reforms: simplified filing forms, extended deadlines, rationalized penalties, and new immunity options for taxpayers.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a comprehensive skilling push targeting tier-II and tier-III cities in Budget 2026, focusing on labour-intensive sectors like textiles, tourism, and small-scale enterprises. A high-level committee will address
India's Union Budget 2026-27 signals a strategic shift from headline job numbers to building sustainable employment through skilling, services sector growth, and sector-specific ecosystems.
Real estate developers in West Bengal praised the Union Budget's infrastructure focus but expressed disappointment over lack of affordable housing measures, warning of supply shrinkage.
The UAE is launching a national e-invoicing system from 2026-2027, shifting businesses from paper/PDF to structured digital invoices for real-time VAT compliance with phased implementation.
The Union Budget 2026-27 introduces several key measures impacting individual taxpayers, including STT hikes, TCS relief, compliance easing, and a foreign asset disclosure scheme.