Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget 2026–27 in the Lok Sabha, marking her ninth consecutive Budget and the first time India’s annual Budget was tabled on a Sunday. The Budget signals a clear shift towards policy continuity, fiscal discipline and long-term economic resilience rather than…
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Halwa Ceremony Marks Union Budget 2026-27 Prep
New Delhi: The final stage of preparations for the Union Budget 2026-27 commenced today with the traditional Halwa Ceremony at the Budget Press in North Block, New Delhi. The event was graced by Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman and Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary. The…
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Union Budget 2026 Likely on Feb 1 Despite Sunday Debate
The Union Budget 2026 is increasingly likely to be presented on Sunday, February 1, despite the date coinciding with a weekend. Government sources, industry signals, and parliamentary precedent all suggest continuity with the post-2017 budget calendar, even as formal confirmation awaits the official notification of the Budget Session. Since 2017,…
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Cabinet Clears 8th Pay Commission Mandate
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC), marking the first official step toward revising pay and service conditions for central government employees. Commission to Submit Recommendations Within 18 Months The 8th Central Pay Commission…
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GST 2.0 to Return ₹2 Lakh Cr to Public: FM
Madurai, Tamil Nadu: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that the upcoming GST 2.0 reforms, set to come into effect from September 22, 2025, will put nearly ₹2 lakh crore directly into the hands of the public, boosting domestic consumption and supporting economic growth. Addressing the 80th anniversary of…