Budget 2026: Manufacturing as India's Growth Engine?
Analysis of India's Budget 2026 focus on manufacturing sector as potential main growth driver, examining challenges and opportunities compared to services.
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Mixed Reactions to Union Budget 2026: Hope and Disappointment
Common people express diverse views on Union Budget 2026, ranging from optimism to despair, with concerns over price hikes and unmet expectations.
Budget 2026-27 Fuels Cement Sector Growth, Analysts Optimistic
Industry experts highlight Union Budget 2026-27's infrastructure push as key driver for cement demand, with potential for double-digit growth if allocations are fully implemented across projects.
Leather Exports Boost: Duty-Free Imports to Create 2-3 Lakh Jobs
Government's IGCR scheme extension for leather and non-leather footwear inputs boosts exports, eases business, and promises significant employment growth in the sector.
Railways, Highways Take 47% of FY27 Capex: Budget 2026
Union Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 12.2 lakh crore for capital expenditure, with Railways and Highways sectors receiving Rs 2.78 lakh crore and Rs 2.94 lakh crore respectively, accounting for nearly 47% of total infrastructure spending.
£5.4M Land Rover Defender Gamble Creates £50M Business
Charles Fawcett's 2015 bulk order of 240 Land Rover Defenders, made with borrowed money, transformed into a £50M business through bespoke restorations. The risky investment defied industry expectations.
Budget 2026: Mega Textile Parks to Boost MP's Economy
Madhya Pradesh's textile fortunes are set to rise with Budget 2026's mega textile parks initiative, leveraging the state's organic cotton dominance and MSME growth for value-added manufacturing.
Budget 2026: Rs 12.22 Lakh Crore Capex Target for FY27
The Union Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 12.22 lakh crore for capital expenditure, an 11.5% increase, with infrastructure sectors like roads and railways receiving the bulk of funding.
Budget 2026 Amnesty for Foreign Assets, Eases Black Money Law
Union Budget 2026-27 introduces FAST-DS 2026 scheme allowing small taxpayers to declare undisclosed foreign assets with immunity. Prosecution norms under Black Money Act relaxed for minor non-disclosures.
Kanpur Bank Fire: Short Circuit Causes Major Damage
A fire erupted in Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank's Kalyanpur branch in Kanpur early Saturday due to a short circuit, destroying furniture and documents. Firefighters controlled it in two hours.
TN Urban Bodies Turn to Municipal Bonds After Budget
Tamil Nadu's cash-strapped urban local bodies, including Greater Chennai Corporation, are exploring municipal bonds following Union Budget incentives. The 10% waiver makes bonds attractive as traditional funding dries up.
Indore Parking Demolished for Metro Station Construction
A 4000 sq ft multi-storey parking facility near Krishnapura Chhatri in Indore was demolished over the weekend to make way for a new Metro station and offices, clearing the final obstacle for the project.
Union Budget 2026: Missed Foreign Investment Opportunities
Despite India's higher economic growth trajectory highlighted in the Economic Survey, the Union Budget 2026 fails to address critical foreign investment gaps and capital attraction needs.
Budget 2026-27 Launches Manufacturing-First Strategy
The Union Budget 2026-27 introduces a comprehensive manufacturing-first approach, doubling electronics allocation to Rs 40,000 crore and launching India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 with urban hubs.
Pune: India's Biopharma Hub Gets Budget 2026 Push
Pune's transformation into a biologics and biosimilars hub accelerates with Budget 2026's Biopharma SHAKTI initiative. Experts highlight the city's potential to drive India's global ambitions in complex drug manufacturing.
Pune-Mumbai-Hyderabad High-Speed Rail Corridor Announced
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces high-speed railway corridor connecting Pune to Mumbai and Hyderabad in Budget 2026-27, aiming to reduce travel time and ease expressway congestion.
Budget 2026 Reduces Tax Compliance Burden for Taxpayers
The Finance Minister's Union Budget 2026 introduces measures to reduce compliance burden for middle class and senior citizens, decriminalize procedural lapses, and rationalize penalty provisions for taxpayers.
Budget 2026: Sensex Crashes 1,500 Points, Investors Lose Rs 9.4 Lakh Crore
The special Budget-day trading session on Sunday witnessed a historic market crash as the Sensex plunged over 1,500 points following the hike in Securities Transaction Tax on derivatives. Investors suffered a massive loss of Rs 9.4 lakh crore in market ca
Budget 2026: Rs 4,000 Crore for Self-Reliant India Fund to Aid MSMEs
The Union Budget 2026 allocates Rs 4,000 crore to the Self-Reliant India Fund, strengthening MSMEs that contribute 30% to GDP and 45% to exports, supporting over 32 crore jobs.
Jaipur Oxygen Blast Death Toll Now 3 After Worker Dies
The death toll from the oxygen cylinder explosion at a Jaipur industrial unit has risen to three after another injured worker succumbed to injuries. The blast caused extensive damage and is under police investigation for negligence.
Budget's Textile Package to Boost Rajasthan's Manufacturing
Union Budget's comprehensive textile sector package, including Mega Textile Parks and fibre schemes, promises to boost Rajasthan's textile hubs like Bhilwara and Jaipur through investment, modernization, and export growth.
Gurgaon Road Inspection Exposes Severe Encroachments
A high court-appointed commission finds Gurgaon's internal roads severely compromised by parking violations, house ramps, and utility installations, raising safety concerns ahead of crucial policy hearing.
Budget 2026: Tiruppur MSMEs Hope for Modernization Boost
Tiruppur apparel manufacturers, hit by US tariffs, believe Budget 2026 measures will help traditional MSMEs modernize manufacturing, improve efficiency, and enhance global competitiveness through technology upgrades and infrastructure support.
Budget 2026-27: ₹10,000 Crore SME Fund & TReDS for MSMEs
Union Budget 2026-27 introduces ₹10,000 crore SME Growth Fund and mandates TReDS for CPSE purchases to boost MSME liquidity, credit access, and timely payments across states like Tamil Nadu.
J&K Industrial Policy Gains Momentum with Ground Implementation
The effective implementation of Jammu & Kashmir's industrial policy on the ground is set to benefit people across multiple sectors, boosting economic growth and employment opportunities in the region.
Budget 2026: Tax Breaks for Foreign Investors & NRIs
Union Budget 2026-27 introduces tax holidays for data centers & foreign manufacturers, raises investment limits for NRIs, and offers tax exemptions to attract global talent and businesses to India.
Budget 2026 MSME Boost for Rajasthan Industries
The Union Budget 2026-27's emphasis on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises is set to benefit Rajasthan's traditional sectors like textiles, handicrafts, and gems. Initiatives include a Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund and revival of legacy clusters.
Rajasthan Industry Positive on Budget's Tourism Push
Despite no direct projects for Rajasthan in Union Budget 2026-27, industry leaders highlight tourism schemes as major opportunity for state's heritage and employment growth.
SGB Tax Change in Budget 2026: Secondary Market Hit
Budget 2026 removes capital gains tax exemption for secondary Sovereign Gold Bond buyers. Only original subscribers get tax-free maturity. Experts warn of market cooling and gold price impact.
PMC Proposes 10% Property Tax Increase in Pune
The Pune Municipal Corporation administration has proposed a 10% property tax hike to boost revenue, facing opposition from citizens' groups who argue for better recovery of dues from defaulters instead.
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