Budget 2026: 20 National Waterways, East Coast Corridor
The Union Budget 2026 focuses on infrastructure development, announcing 20 new national waterways and an integrated East Coast corridor to boost connectivity and trade.
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Credit Card Fraud Case Sparks Banking Security Debate
A woman's account of alleged credit card fraud involving her father losing ₹42,000 despite immediate reporting has ignited discussions on banking safeguards and customer support effectiveness in India.
Budget 2026: Customs Reforms for Manufacturing & Export Push
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces sweeping customs and excise reforms in Union Budget 2026-27 to simplify tariffs, boost domestic manufacturing, enhance export competitiveness, and ease cost of living.
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: Buyback Tax Shift to Capital Gains
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 proposes taxing share buyback proceeds as capital gains instead of dividends, aiming to curb tax arbitrage and ensure fairness in corporate profit distribution.
Budget 2026: Buyback Tax as Capital Gains, STT Hike Proposed
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 proposes taxing buyback proceeds as capital gains for all shareholders and increasing Securities Transaction Tax on commodity futures to 0.05%.
Budget 2026: Sitharaman Announces Key Panels for Services, Creative Sectors
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026-27 introduces a high-powered committee to boost services sector growth, an 'orange economy' for creative industries, and a National Destination Digital Knowledge Grid.
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.
Budget 2026: Tax Sops Extended to Cooperative Societies
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces tax deduction for inter-cooperative society dividend income under new regime in Union Budget 2026, boosting cooperative sector.
Budget 2026 Charts Aggressive Tourism Roadmap with Seaplanes, Skilling
Union Budget 2026 introduces comprehensive measures for tourism, including skilling initiatives and seaplane infrastructure, widely welcomed by the travel and hospitality industry.
Budget 2026-27 Eases TCS on Overseas Remittances
Union Budget 2026-27 reduces Tax Collected at Source rates for education, medical treatment abroad, and overseas tour packages under RBI's LRS scheme, providing relief amid rupee depreciation.
Auto Industry Reacts to Union Budget 2026-27 Infrastructure Push
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 with strong emphasis on capital expenditure and infrastructure. Automotive leaders welcome the Rs 12.2 lakh crore capex target and measures supporting manufacturing growth.
PM Modi Calls Budget 2026 Historic, Vision for Viksit Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Union Budget 2026 as historic, emphasizing its role in achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047 and boosting reforms. He highlighted women's empowerment and key initiatives.
Budget 2026: FM Proposes REITs for CPSE Asset Monetisation
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to create dedicated Real Estate Investment Trusts to accelerate monetisation of CPSE real estate assets during her Budget 2026-27 speech.
Budget 2026: Beyond Fiscal Statement to Systems Document
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's 9th Budget marks a shift from annual fiscal planning to long-term institutional architecture, balancing growth with fiscal discipline while empowering states and infrastructure.
Budget 2026: ISM 2.0, Rs 40,000 Cr for Electronics Manufacturing
Union Budget 2026 strengthens India's electronics manufacturing push with ISM 2.0 for semiconductor ecosystem, Rs 40,000 crore for components scheme, and customs duty relief for microwave oven parts.
Budget 2026: No Increase in Section 87A Tax Rebate
Union Budget 2026 keeps Section 87A tax rebate unchanged at Rs 60,000 for income up to Rs 12 lakh, disappointing taxpayers. Eligibility remains limited to resident individuals, excluding HUFs, NRIs, and certain income types.
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.
Biocon Chief Praises Budget 2026's Health & Innovation Push
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Executive Chairperson of Biocon, commends the Union Budget 2026 for its strategic investments in India's healthcare and innovation sectors, highlighting its potential to boost the economy and public health.
Budget 2026: Sitharaman's 9th Budget Focuses on Growth, MSMEs, and Tax Ease
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her record 9th consecutive budget, targeting economic growth with tax simplifications, manufacturing boosts, and MSME support amid global disruptions.
Budget 2026: Price Cuts, Tax Hikes & Infrastructure Focus
Finance Minister presents Union Budget 2025-26 with ₹12.2 lakh crore capex boost. Cancer drugs, leather goods, seafood get cheaper while STT, buyback taxes rise. Experts see long-term stability.
Sovereign Gold Bond Investors Get Disappointing Tax News
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has issued a tax alert impacting Sovereign Gold Bond investors, disappointing many with new implications for their returns.
Budget 2026: Customs Duty Rationalised to Boost Domestic Manufacturing
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces rationalisation of customs duties on key items in Budget 2026, focusing on enhancing domestic manufacturing and reducing import reliance.
Budget 2026: CPSE REITs for Government Real Estate Monetization
Union Budget 2026-27 proposes setting up REITs to monetize land holdings of central public sector enterprises, aiming to unlock value and improve balance-sheet efficiency.
Budget 2026-27: Sitharaman's 9th Speech Focuses on Growth
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27, emphasizing economic growth, infrastructure, and social welfare. Key announcements include a Rs 12.2 lakh crore capex target and new schemes for manufacturing, healthcare, and agricul
Budget 2026: Infrastructure, Fiscal Deficit & Tax Changes
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026-27 with ₹12.2 lakh crore capex, fiscal deficit at 4.3%, and new income tax rules effective April 2026.
Budget 2026: Income Tax Slabs Unchanged for FY 2026-27
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman keeps income tax slabs unchanged for FY 2026-27 under both new and old regimes. No major tax relief as new Income Tax Act approaches.
Budget 2026: IT Sector Unified Under Single Category
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposes single 'Information Technology Services' category for IT companies with 15.5% safe harbour margin and automated approvals in Union Budget 2026.
Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman's Major Announcements
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget 2026 with major announcements including tax holiday for data centers, chip manufacturing scheme 2.0, and increased defence allocation.
Budget 2026: Infrastructure Push in Poll-Bound States
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 prioritizes railway corridors, rare earth hubs, logistics, and blue economy projects in Assam, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, and Puducherry, steering clear of populist measures ahead of elections.
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