The Centre will continue transferring 41% of collected taxes to states as per the 16th Finance Commission. Southern states like Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana will see increased shares, while Tamil Nadu's share dips slightly.
Union Budget 2026-27 announces rare earth corridors, customs duty exemptions to build India's critical minerals ecosystem and reduce dependence on China amid global supply chain tensions.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the state will receive nearly ₹1 lakh crore from the Union Budget 2026-27, including tax shares and project funds, calling it a strong step toward Viksit Bharat.
UP Development Forum President Pankaj Jaiswal states the Union Budget 2026-27 formally acknowledges Sanatan economics, focusing on temple tourism, Tier-2/3 towns, and heritage cities as economic drivers.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed how a father's struggle to find safe accommodation for his daughter inspired her to prioritize girls' hostels in STEM and medical colleges in the budget, emphasizing equal opportunity through infrastructure.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces Rs 10,000 crore container manufacturing scheme in Union Budget 2026 to address India's dependency on China and global container shortages.
Union Budget 2026-27 includes Sarnath and Hastinapur among 15 archaeological sites to be developed as experiential cultural destinations, enhancing Uttar Pradesh's heritage tourism infrastructure and visitor experience.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced seven new high-speed rail corridors in Budget 2026-27, including Delhi-Varanasi and Varanasi-Siliguri routes to transform connectivity across northern and eastern India.
Union Budget's Bharat VISTAAR initiative integrates AgriStack and ICAR practices with AI, targeting Uttar Pradesh's 70% farmer coverage for personalized crop advisories and productivity enhancement.
Union Budget 2026-27 reduces NCRTC allocation by 25% to Rs 2,200 crore as Delhi-Meerut RRTS nears completion. Funds allocated for new corridors pending sanction.
Delhi Police allocated Rs 12,846.1 crore in Union Budget 2026-27, a 4.78% rise from previous year. Funds target routine expenses and modernization, especially in traffic management and communication across NCR.
The Union Budget 2026-27 has more than doubled capital transfers to Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and Puducherry under the SASCI scheme, boosting infrastructure funding.
Union Budget 2026 announces duty exemption for fish caught by Indian vessels in EEZ/high seas, boosts seafood export inputs limit to 3%, and scales up veterinary professionals by over 20,000 to formalize animal husbandry.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026-27 shows a slight increase in Jal Jeevan Mission allocation to Rs 67,670 crore, while Namami Gange Mission-II faces a reduction to Rs 3,100 crore from current year's Rs 3,400 crore.
Union Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 517 crore for Pune Metro project. Funds to prioritize Phase-I completion including Pimpri-Nigdi line and Swargate-Katraj tunneling. Phase-II expansion planned for 2026-27 fiscal year.
Residents and leaders in Prayagraj praise the Union Budget 2026-27 for its focus on religious tourism, MSME investment, and Tier-2 city development, calling it a step toward a self-reliant India.
The 16th Finance Commission's recommendations shift tax allocations, giving southern states Rs 18,330 crore more while Hindi heartland states face a Rs 17,338 crore dip in 2026-27.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced seven high-speed rail corridors in Budget 2026, including Siliguri-Varanasi-Delhi, to transform travel and boost regional integration.
Bhubaneswar is set to benefit from the City Economic Regions initiative announced in the Union Budget, with Rs 5,000 crore allocated per CER over 5 years to boost urban infrastructure in Tier II and III cities.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a Rs 500-crore special development package for Ulfa-proposed projects in Assam, marking the first installment of a Rs 5,000-crore fund under the 2023 peace accord.
Uttar Pradesh government announces SHE-Marts in Budget 2026 to transform rural women from loan-dependent to enterprise owners, supporting CM Yogi's vision of 3 crore self-reliant women.
Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna praised the Union Budget 2026-27, highlighting its focus on infrastructure, industrial growth, digital initiatives, healthcare, and social welfare for comprehensive state development.
Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary praises Budget 2026 as decisive for economic momentum, social balance, and long-term development, while highlighting women's leadership in parliamentary history.
The Union Budget 2026 outlines a strategic vision for India's agricultural sector, emphasizing modernization, sustainability, and enhanced farmer incomes through targeted schemes and investments.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini praises the Union Budget 2026-27, highlighting its focus on infrastructure, agriculture, industry, and youth employment in the state.
Social activist Nikhil Dey highlights unresolved issues in Budget 2026 regarding MGNREGA pending payments and state financing challenges for the new VB-G RAM G Act, creating uncertainty for states and rural workers.
Union Budget 2026's emphasis on energy transition brings significant opportunities for Rajasthan, India's renewable energy leader, through customs duty exemptions for battery storage and solar glass manufacturing.
The government has announced a major initiative to boost women's entrepreneurship by establishing 'She Marts' retail outlets and girls hostels in every district, aiming to provide market access and safe accommodation for self-help groups.
The Central government's new support for nut crops has ignited hopes for revival in Jammu and Kashmir's walnut industry, potentially boosting local economy and exports.
Union Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 95,692.3 crore central share for Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act. Total rural development outlay exceeds Rs 1.9 lakh crore with states contributing 40% under new scheme.