Despite increased central allocations in Budget 2026, Andhra Pradesh may see sharp decline in rural employment generation as states must now bear 40% of expenditure under VB-G Ram G scheme, up from 10% earlier.
The Union Budget 2026-27 outlines significant investments in critical sectors like infrastructure, green energy, and technology to boost India's self-reliance and economic growth.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Coconut Promotion Scheme aims to boost India's coconut production, benefiting 10 million farmers. Discover its economic impact, health benefits, and easy ways to incorporate coconut into daily meals.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced support for IICT Mumbai to establish AVGC content creator labs in schools and colleges, addressing the sector's projected need for 2 million professionals by 2030.
Industry players and governments in Northeast India welcome Union Budget 2026 prospects while Opposition parties in Assam criticize lack of clear roadmap ahead of elections.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlights the budget's emphasis on urban development and the benefits of the EU trade deal for Punjab, aiming to boost economic growth and infrastructure.
Union Budget 2026 provides a significant push to India's nuclear energy sector, following the Shanti Act that opens doors for private players to participate in nuclear power generation and technology development.
Union Budget 2026 introduces incentives for indigenous seaplane manufacturing and viability gap funding to enhance last-mile connectivity and tourism in India's coastal and remote regions.
Union Budget 2026-27 announces dedicated freight corridor linking Surat to Bengal, development of Lothal and Dholavira archaeological sites, and upgrades to Jamnagar's WHO Traditional Medicine Centre, hailed by CM Patel as incentive-oriented.
Divyangjans in Jharkhand welcomed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget announcement of two new empowerment schemes but emphasized the need for effective implementation beyond paper promises.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposes extending customs duty exemption on imports for nuclear projects until 2035 in Union Budget 2026, with Rs 2,500 crore allocated for nuclear power.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman allocates Rs 5,000 crore for Pune Growth Hub and Rs 517 crore for metro extension in Union Budget 2026-27 to boost economic development.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 20,000 crore scheme for Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage in Union Budget 2026, focusing on India's energy transition goals.
Karnataka's tax share increases to 4.13% in Union Budget 2026, receiving Rs 63,049 crore, a significant rise from the previous 3.64% under the 15th Finance Commission.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced SHE Marts as community-owned retail outlets for women-led SHGs in Budget 2026-27, building on Jharkhand's existing SHG success.
Union Budget 2026-27 introduces City Economic Regions with Rs 5,000 crore per cluster to drive infrastructure and job creation in Jharkhand's tier-II and tier-III cities like Ranchi, Jamshedpur, and Deoghar.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, an NDA partner, commended the Union Budget 2026 as well-balanced and forward-looking, highlighting its focus on textiles benefiting the state's cotton cultivation.
The Union Budget 2026 has significantly increased funding for pollution control, allocating Rs 20,000 crore to Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) technology to support India's green transition agenda.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 launches ambitious tourism initiatives including turtle trails, medical hubs, and job creation schemes to boost domestic and international travel.
The Union Budget 2026 has allocated Rs 3,400 crore to the Ministry of Minority Affairs, focusing on education, skill development, and welfare schemes for minority communities across India.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's ninth Budget unveils ₹10,000 crore Biopharma Shakti scheme, semiconductor funding, rare-earth corridors and Orange Economy push for India's industrial future.
Union Budget 2026-27 proposes 21-year tax holiday for global cloud providers setting up data centres in India, aiming to boost AI infrastructure and attract $50 billion investments by 2030.
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces seven new high-speed rail corridors in Budget 2026, spanning 4,000 km with Rs 16 lakh crore investment to transform train travel across India.
The Union Budget 2026 introduces She Marts and girls hostels in every district to empower women through entrepreneurship and education, marking a significant step in gender-focused development.
Karnataka's tax share under the 16th Finance Commission is 4.131%, a 14% increase from the previous commission. However, CM Siddaramaiah expresses disappointment over lower SDRF and local body grants.
Union Budget 2026 introduces rationalisation of employer PF contributions, aiming to ease administration and establish a single regulator for PF trusts, as explained by officials.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2026-27 with Rs 53.47 lakh crore total expenditure. Key allocations to finance, defence, agriculture, education, health ministries outlined under kartavya framework.
Union Budget 2026-27 proposes seven City Economic Regions including Bengaluru, Varanasi, and Surat with Rs 5,000 crore allocation. Two new schemes receive over Rs 2,000 crore funding.
Union Budget 2026-27 allocates funds for high-value crops, livestock, and fisheries to promote diversification, but slashes agricultural research spending despite climate risks and falling farm incomes.
The Union Budget 2026-27 proposes City Economic Regions with Rs 5,000 crore funding over five years, offering Karnataka's tier-2 and tier-3 cities like Mysuru and Mangaluru a chance for organized urban development beyond Bengaluru's dominance.