New Delhi, February 18: The Union Budget 2026-27 has set a new milestone in India’s commitment to women’s welfare, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing a record allocation of ₹5.01 lakh crore under the Gender Budget Statement (GBS). This marks an 11.55% increase over last year’s ₹4.49 lakh crore allocation,…
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Budget 2026 Focuses on Capex, Not Populism: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described the Union Budget 2026-27 as a forward-looking blueprint that prioritises productive capital expenditure over short-term populism, positioning India firmly on the path toward Viksit Bharat by 2047. ₹12.2 Lakh Crore Capital Expenditure Push The Prime Minister highlighted that the Budget earmarks ₹12.2…
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Budget 2026 Boosts India’s Cloud & AI Hub Vision
The Union Budget 2026–27 has unveiled a landmark tax holiday till 2047 for eligible foreign cloud service providers using India-based data centres for global operations. The move signals a decisive push to position India as a global hub for cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. the framework aims to…
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Narendra Modi Highlights Reform Express at ET Summit
New Delhi, February 13, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India’s economic transformation over the past decade has positioned the country as a major driver of global growth. Addressing the ET Now Global Business Summit 2026, he emphasized that reforms, innovation, infrastructure spending, and global trade partnerships have…
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PM Praises FM’s Budget Vision for Economic Transformation
New Delhi, February 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday lauded Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting what he described as a comprehensive roadmap for India’s economic transformation through Budget 2026. Addressing the Lok Sabha, the Finance Minister outlined how the Union Budget aims to accelerate reforms, strengthen MSMEs, enhance…
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Budget 2026–27: Historic Push, Northeast Boost
Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, on Wednesday described the Union Budget 2026–27 as both “historic and futuristic,” asserting that it delivers a significant development boost to the Northeastern region. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, the Minister highlighted enhanced allocations, agriculture…
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Old Tax Regime Back in Focus Under Draft Tax Rules 2026
The release of the draft Income Tax Rules, 2026 has brought an unexpected twist to India’s tax reform journey. While the new rules aim to operationalise the New Income Tax Act, 2025 from April 1, 2026 and significantly simplify compliance, several provisions have quietly restored relevance to the old tax…
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India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 Gets Big Boost in Budget 2026
The Union Budget 2026–27 has placed semiconductors at the heart of India’s long-term economic and strategic ambitions with the announcement of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0. The new phase marks a decisive shift from ecosystem creation to deepening domestic capability, positioning India as a reliable and competitive participant in global…
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Budget 2026 Puts Ayush at Core of India’s Healthcare Vision
The Union Budget 2026 has placed Ayush firmly at the centre of India’s evolving healthcare framework, marking a decisive shift toward integrative and holistic health systems. The announcements reflect the government’s intent to elevate traditional systems of medicine as a vital pillar of preventive healthcare, economic growth, and global wellness…
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Post-Budget Shock: How Indian Markets May Open After 2% Crash
Indian equity markets are expected to open on a cautious to mildly negative note on Monday, February 2, as investors continue to digest the sharp sell-off triggered by key announcements in Union Budget 2026. The benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty 50 suffered a nearly 2% decline on Budget day, wiping…