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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Decoding Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget Sarees: 2026 Signals
As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget 2026–27 on February 1, public attention once again extends beyond fiscal numbers to a quieter but consistent statement her saree. Over the past nine years, Sitharaman’s Budget Day attire has evolved into a symbolic blend of economic messaging, cultural…
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Economic Survey Backs Scrapping MGNREGS, Cites Rural Revival
The Economic Survey 2025–26, tabled in Parliament on Thursday, has strongly defended the Union government’s decision to scrap the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), arguing that the programme has outlived its utility amid a significantly improved rural economy and persistent structural weaknesses. The Survey positions the repeal…
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Economic Survey 2025-26 Projects 7.4% Growth, Flags AI Risks
The Economic Survey of India 2025-26, tabled in Parliament on Thursday, presents a cautiously optimistic picture of the Indian economy, projecting a robust GDP growth of 7.4 percent while simultaneously warning of unprecedented global risks driven by artificial intelligence-led financial and infrastructure shocks. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid the survey…
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India Bond Yields Spike Ahead of ₹30 Trillion Debt Wave
Indian government bond yields have surged across maturities as investors grow increasingly wary of a massive debt issuance expected in the next financial year. Market participants estimate that combined borrowing by the Centre and states could touch an unprecedented ₹30 trillion, a development that has unsettled fixed-income markets and pushed…
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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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Budget 2026: India’s Trade Policy Reset in Turbulent Times
New Delhi: As India approaches the Union Budget 2026, trade policy has emerged as a central economic challenge rather than a background consideration. Slowing global growth, renewed protectionism and disrupted supply chains have reshaped the rules of international commerce. For India, which remains deeply integrated with major global markets, trade…
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Budget 2026: Mining Policy Targets Silver, Copper
The Union Budget for 2026–27 is expected to introduce a dedicated mining policy aimed at reducing India’s dependence on imported metals and boosting domestic production of silver, copper and zinc. People familiar with policy discussions say the move is intended to support the government’s broader manufacturing push at a time…
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Sitharaman Chairs Pre-Budget Consultations with States, UTs
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, chaired the pre-budget consultation meeting with States and Union Territories (with Legislature) in New Delhi on 10 January 2026. The discussions focused on budget priorities for FY 2026-27, with a particular emphasis on capital investment schemes to support infrastructure and…
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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,…