Industry bodies largely praised Union Budget 2026 as a pragmatic roadmap for manufacturing, MSMEs, tech, and healthcare, while highlighting urgent needs for small businesses like exit policies and import substitution.
Gold and silver prices experienced their worst decline in decades, highlighting risks in precious metals investing amid global economic uncertainty and shifting market dynamics.
The Indian government has increased the duty-free baggage allowance for passengers to Rs 75,000 and reduced customs duty on personal imports to 10%, while maintaining restrictions on specific items.
Uttar Pradesh Minister Rakesh Sachan says Budget 2026 measures will significantly benefit state's MSMEs, khadi, silk, handloom & textile sectors through integrated programmes and funding.
The Union Budget 2026-27 proposes duty-free status for fish caught by Indian vessels in the exclusive economic zone and high seas, aiming to reduce costs and formalize deep-sea fishing operations.
Union Budget 2026 slashes TCS rate from 5% to 2% under LRS for foreign education, travel packages and medical treatment, easing financial burden on students and families.
Union Budget 2026-27 introduces major changes to share buyback taxation, moving from dividend framework to capital gains regime while imposing higher taxes on promoters to prevent misuse.
Union Budget 2026-27 proposes major changes to Minimum Alternate Tax for companies, including rate reduction to 14%, making MAT a final tax under old regime, and new credit adjustment rules to encourage transition to new tax system.
Industry leaders in Gujarat have welcomed Union Budget 2026-27 proposals aimed at boosting MSMEs through enhanced credit access, cluster rejuvenation, and competitiveness initiatives.
Trade and industry bodies across Tamil Nadu's southern districts expressed mixed reactions to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026-27, with some welcoming infrastructure initiatives while others criticized lack of state-specific allocat
Union Finance Minister announces India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 with Rs 40,000 crore outlay. Experts say Gujarat will benefit significantly due to existing investments and infrastructure.
Comprehensive analysis of Union Budget 2026-27 featuring NCRTC allocation dip, SME Growth Fund, Delhi Police funding increase, and economic implications for various sectors.
The government plans record market borrowings of Rs 17.2 lakh crore in 2026-27, exceeding expectations. This may pressure bond yields, already at 6.7%, amid supply-demand imbalances.
The Union Budget 2026-27 marks a strategic shift from consumption-boosting measures to supply-side focus. Analysis reveals challenges in nominal GDP growth, fiscal discipline, and private sector investment.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund and TReDS platform reforms to enhance liquidity and regulatory compliance for MSMEs in Union Budget 2026-27.
Delhi's trader community expresses mixed reactions to Union Budget 2026-27. While some praise its visionary approach, others criticize lack of specific relief for small businesses and GST reforms.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026-27 introduces duty-free imports for shoe uppers and extends export timelines to boost leather and non-leather footwear exports, potentially creating lakhs of jobs.
Prayagraj's business leaders welcome infrastructure and MSME support in Budget 2026, while citizens express concerns over limited household relief and auto sector measures.
The Indian government projects a historic Rs 3.2 lakh crore in dividends from RBI and public sector banks for 2026-27, bolstering non-tax revenue to manage fiscal deficit, following a Rs 44,590 crore increase in 2025-26 estimates.
Union Budget 2026-27 rationalizes tax penalty framework, decriminalizes technical defaults, and introduces foreign asset disclosure scheme for small taxpayers to reduce litigation.
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.
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.
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.
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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 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
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.
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 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.
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.