Budget 2026: Income Tax Slabs Remain Unchanged
Union Budget 2026 maintains existing income tax slabs. Detailed comparison of new vs old tax regimes for FY 2026-27, including rates, benefits, and which regime suits different income levels.
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Railway Stock Q3 Results Amid Market Volatility
A major railway company has announced its quarterly results, with share prices showing resilience amidst ongoing market fluctuations. Investors are closely monitoring the performance.
Budget 2026 Supports High-Tech Manufacturing and Digital Growth
The Union Budget 2026 extends policy support for digital infrastructure and manufacturing, aiming to position India as a key player in the global digital economy while maintaining fiscal prudence.
Cathie Wood: Gold Shows Bubble Signs, Not AI
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood argues gold is in a bubble based on valuation ratios and historical parallels, contrasting with AI's perceived stability amid market shifts.
Budget 2026-27: Rural Economy Gets ₹1.25 Trillion Boost
Union Budget 2026-27 allocates over ₹1.25 trillion for rural employment schemes, marking a significant revival in rural development spending after years of decline.
Sensex, Nifty Crash 2% on STT Hike, Higher Govt Borrowing in Budget
India's benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty fell sharply after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman raised securities transaction tax on futures and options trades and announced higher-than-expected government borrowings for FY2026-27.
Budget 2026: Crypto Reporting Penalties Proposed
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposes penalties for non-compliance in cryptocurrency asset reporting under new Income-Tax Act Section 509, effective April 1, 2026.
FM Sitharaman on Structural Reforms for Economic Ecosystem
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that structural reforms are crucial for building a strong economic ecosystem, highlighting the government's post-budget focus on sustainable growth and development in India.
Budget 2026: Tax Immunity for Small Foreign Assets
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced immunity for undisclosed foreign assets under ₹20 lakh, TCS cuts for foreign tours, and implementation of Income Tax Act 2025 from April 1, 2026.
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.
Budget 2026 STT Hike: Income Tax Dept Clarifies F&O Rules
Income Tax Department clarifies STT hike on F&O trading announced in Budget 2026. New rates: futures 0.05%, options 0.15%. Effective April 1, 2026.
Sensex Crashes 2,800 Points After Budget 2026 STT Hike
Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp sell-off in a special Sunday session following the Union Budget 2026 presentation. The Sensex plunged over 2,800 points from day's peak as increased Securities Transaction Tax dampened investor sentiment.
Budget 2026: ₹250 Cr for AVGC Labs in Schools & Colleges
Union Budget allocates ₹250 crore to establish AVGC content creator labs in 15,000 schools and 500 colleges nationwide, aiming to formalize India's growing animation, gaming, and creator economy.
Budget 2026: ₹40,000 Crore for Electronics Manufacturing
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's ninth Union Budget announces major initiatives for tech sectors including electronics, semiconductors, and data centers with expanded manufacturing schemes.
SBI Life NBFC Stocks Rise Amid Market Bleed
In a surprising turn, NBFC stocks backed by SBI Life Insurance ended the trading session in positive territory despite broader market declines. Investors showed confidence in these financial instruments as they bucked the overall negative trend.
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: CREDAI Warns on Affordable Housing
CREDAI expresses disappointment over Union Budget 2026's lack of concrete measures for affordable housing, warning of further decline in sector's share of new home launches.
Budget 2026 Eases Property Purchase Rules from NRIs
The Union Budget 2026 introduces significant relief for individuals purchasing immovable properties from non-residents by simplifying compliance procedures and reducing bureaucratic hurdles.
SGB Tax Exemption Limited to Primary Investors in Budget 2026
Deepak Shenoy criticizes new SGB taxation rules in Budget 2026, stating secondary market investors will face full capital gains tax, potentially impacting bond market dynamics.
Direct & Indirect Taxes to Yield 64 Paise per Rupee
Union Budget documents reveal that direct and indirect taxes are projected to contribute 64 paise of every rupee in government revenue, highlighting the fiscal reliance on taxation.
Nifty Falls 2%, Metal & PSU Bank Stocks Drag Market Down
Indian stock markets witnessed heavy selling on February 1, with Nifty dropping nearly 2% to 24,825 and Sensex falling 2.17% to 80,484. Metal stocks and PSU banks were the biggest losers.
Budget 2026: MSME Financing Reforms & Growth Initiatives
Union Budget 2026 introduces structural reforms to strengthen MSME financing, including TReDS deepening, SME Growth Fund, and digital integration for enhanced credit flow and formalization.
Budget 2026-27: Industry Leaders React to Capex, Manufacturing Push
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget 2026-27 with Rs 12.2 lakh crore capex target. Industry leaders from automotive, manufacturing & EV sectors welcome focus on infrastructure, semiconductors, rare earths & clean mobility.
Budget 2026 Analysis: Exports, Textiles, Startups
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026-27 addresses key economic challenges. This analysis examines its impact on exports, textiles, and startups amidst global disruptions.
Budget 2026: India Halves Bangladesh Aid, Drops Chabahar Funding
India's Union Budget 2026 has significantly reduced foreign aid allocations, cutting assistance to Bangladesh by half and completely dropping funding for Iran's strategic Chabahar port project.
Budget 2026-27: NRI Property & Equity Rules Simplified
Union Budget 2026-27 introduces key reforms for NRIs and overseas individuals, simplifying property transaction compliance and expanding direct investment in Indian equity markets through enhanced Portfolio Investment Scheme limits.
Budget 2026-27 Hikes Investment Limits for Foreign Residents
Union Budget 2026-27 proposes increasing investment limits for Persons Resident Outside India from 10% to 24% aggregate and 5% to 10% individual to strengthen foreign capital inflows and review FEMA rules.
Budget 2026 Opens Indian Stock Market to Foreign Residents
The Union Budget 2026 introduces a landmark reform allowing persons resident outside India to invest directly in domestic equities, potentially boosting market liquidity and foreign capital inflows.
Budget 2026: Fiscal Deficit 4.3%, Capex ₹12.2 Lakh Crore
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026, targeting fiscal deficit of 4.3% for FY27, increasing capital expenditure to ₹12.2 lakh crore, and outlining debt consolidation path.
PM Modi Calls Union Budget 2026 'Historic' and 'Highway of Opportunities'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Union Budget 2026 as historic and reflective of 140 crore Indians' aspirations, calling it a 'highway of opportunities' in televised comments.
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