Budget 2026: Sitharaman's 85-Minute Speech on Sunday
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026 in an 85-minute speech on Sunday, marking the first-ever weekend budget presentation while falling short of her own record.
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Budget 2026: Overseas Investment Limit Doubled to 10%
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in Union Budget 2026 that the individual investment limit for overseas residents in Indian listed companies has been doubled to 10%. The budget also includes banking reforms and measures to attract global capi
Budget 2026: Infrastructure Focus on Tier 1 & 2 Cities
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 emphasizes infrastructure development in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities, with ₹12.2 lakh crore capex and new REITs to boost real estate and urban growth.
Budget 2026: Key Announcements for Farmers and Agriculture
The Union Budget 2026 has introduced significant measures for farmers and the agriculture sector, focusing on income support, infrastructure, and sustainability.
Budget 2026: Panel to Review Banking Sector Announced
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a high-level committee to comprehensively review India's banking sector, aiming to align it with Viksit Bharat goals while addressing deposit challenges and restructuring key NBFCs.
Budget 2026: Buyback Tax Now Capital Gains, Relief for Investors
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces major tax overhaul in Union Budget 2026-27, shifting buyback proceeds taxation to capital gains for all shareholders while imposing additional tax on promoters.
Budget 2026: No Income Tax Slab Changes, Focus on Viksit Bharat
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Budget, outlining three key duties to accelerate economic growth, fulfill aspirations, and ensure inclusive development, while leaving income tax slabs unchanged for individual taxpayers.
Budget 2026: No Tax Slab Changes, New ITR Deadlines & TDS Rules
Union Budget 2026 maintains existing income tax slabs and rates while introducing new ITR filing deadlines, TCS, and TDS modifications. A compliance window for overseas income disclosure up to Rs 1 crore is also announced.
New Income Tax Law Effective from April 1: FM
India's updated income tax legislation officially commenced on April 1, with the Finance Minister outlining significant changes and compliance requirements for taxpayers nationwide.
Budget 2026-27: Fiscal Deficit Pegged at 4.3% of GDP
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has set the fiscal deficit target at 4.3% of GDP for 2026-27 in the Union Budget, aiming for fiscal consolidation and economic stability.
Budget 2024: IT Services Under Single Category for Tax Certainty
The Indian government has announced a significant move in the Union Budget 2024 by consolidating various IT services under a single category to enhance tax certainty and simplify compliance for the technology sector.
Budget 2026: STT Raised on F&O to Discourage Trading
The Indian government has increased the Securities Transaction Tax on futures and options in Budget 2026 to discourage speculative derivatives trading and promote long-term investments.
ChatGPT's Expert Take on Union Budget 2026 by FM Sitharaman
We asked ChatGPT to analyze Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 speech as an expert economist. Here are the key positives, negatives, and impacts on common man and long-term growth.
BMW Rolls Out New Logo, X3 SUV Gets Updated Badge
German automaker BMW has quietly introduced a refreshed logo with subtle color and texture tweaks. The updated badge will appear across BMW's lineup starting next month, including on the upcoming X3 30 xDrive M Sport Pro SUV in India.
Income Tax Slabs Unchanged for FY 2026-27
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has kept income tax slabs unchanged for FY 2026-27 under both old and new regimes. New regime remains default with basic exemption at ₹4 lakh.
Budget 2026: Corporate Mitras for ICAI, ICSI Support
The Union Budget 2026 introduces a Corporate Mitra initiative to boost professional education, with a focus on supporting ICAI and ICSI through corporate partnerships and funding.
ITR Revision Deadline Extended to March 31 in Budget 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces extension of revised ITR filing deadline from Dec 31 to March 31 in Union Budget 2026-27. New Income Tax Act 2025 to take effect from April 2026 with staggered deadlines for different taxpayer categories.
Budget 2026: No Income Tax Rate Cuts Announced
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Budget 2026 without income tax rate reductions or slab changes, disappointing salaried and middle-class taxpayers.
FM Sitharaman Presents 8th Union Budget for FY26
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the historic eighth Union Budget for FY26, outlining government income and expenditure plans. This follows the Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled on Friday.
Budget 2026: ₹12.2 Lakh Crore Capex For Infrastructure Push
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces ₹12.2 lakh crore capital expenditure for FY27, prioritizing infrastructure development in Tier-2/3 cities and domestic manufacturing amid global uncertainty.
Budget FY27: ₹17.2 Trillion Borrowing, 4.3% Fiscal Deficit
India's federal government announces record ₹17.2 trillion gross borrowing for FY27 with fiscal deficit target of 4.3% of GDP, aiming to reduce debt-to-GDP ratio to 55.6%.
Union Budget 2026: How to Download PDF & Documents
Step-by-step instructions for accessing and downloading the Union Budget 2026 PDF, Economic Survey, and other official documents from government portals.
Budget 2026: Alcohol to Get Costlier, FM Announces Tax Hike
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed an increase in taxes on alcoholic beverages in the Union Budget 2026, making alcohol more expensive across India.
Oracle's $300B OpenAI Deal Sparks Major Layoff Plans
Oracle reportedly plans 20,000-30,000 job cuts to fund its expensive AI data center expansion for OpenAI, facing $100B+ debt and US bank financing challenges.
Budget 2026: ₹10,000 Crore MSME Lifeline Against Tariff Risks
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces ₹10,000 crore Growth Fund for MSMEs in Budget 2026 to counter global trade uncertainty and tariff risks while boosting domestic manufacturing.
Budget 2026: Tax Reforms, Simplified Rules & Relief Announced
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026 with major tax reforms including simplified rules, redesigned forms, extended deadlines, and reduced TCS rates for easier compliance.
Budget 2026: Capex Raised to Rs 12.2 Lakh Crore for FY27
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a nearly 9% increase in capital expenditure to Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY 2026-27, emphasizing infrastructure-led growth under the 'future-ready Bharat' initiative.
Budget 2026 Lifts Pharma Stocks: Mankind, Dr Reddy's, Apollo Gain
Shares of major Indian pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, including Mankind Pharma, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Max Healthcare, and Apollo Hospitals, surged following Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 announcements, which included
New Income Tax Act Effective April 1, 2026
The Income Tax Act, 2025, will replace the six-decade-old tax law from April 1, 2026, incorporating Union Budget 2026-27 changes for a modernized tax system.
Budget 2026: Foreign Asset Disclosure Scheme for Students, NRIs
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a one-time foreign asset disclosure scheme for students, tech professionals, and NRIs in Union Budget 2026 to enhance financial transparency.
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