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Budget implications for the agriculture sector

India, Feb. 2 -- Budget 2026-27, presented on Sunday, and Economic Survey 2025-26, presented on Friday, both referenced the "reform express" that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken about earlier,... Read More


Despite no mention in Union Budget, 'Metroman' Sreedharan opens office for Kerala high-speed rail line

Malappuram, Feb. 2 -- 'Metroman' E Sreedharan on Monday opened an office in Ponnani in Kerala's Malappuram district for a proposed high-speed rail project in the State. The development comes despite ... Read More


Budget sets the course for making India competitive

India, Feb. 2 -- Budget 2026-27 elevates competitiveness, rather than welfare, stimulus, or even growth, to a kartavya (duty). In doing so, it signals a quiet but consequential shift in how India unde... Read More


Trading volume will hold steady despite higher STT imposed in Budget 2026: ICRA

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- With the announcement of hike in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options (F&O) trades in the Union Budget 2026, credit rating agency ICRA projected a 16% spike... Read More


Why the markets began to party after sinking on budget day

Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- The bloodbath in the markets on budget day was surprisingly cut short on Monday, as investors stepped in to bottom-fish and buy beaten-down stocks, especially those of blue chip comp... Read More


What changes for Income Tax payers from April 1: Explained in simple terms

India, Feb. 2 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, during the presentation of Union Budget 2026-27, announced that the New Income Tax Act, 2025, will come into effect from April 1, 2026, ... Read More


Income Tax Act 2025 to come into effect from April 1; decoding new rules and what it means for taxpayers

India, Feb. 2 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, during the presentation of Union Budget 2026-27, announced that the New Income Tax Act, 2025, will come into effect from April 1, 2026, ... Read More


Budget reinforces long-term biopharma growth despite no new tax incentives: EY

New Delhi, Feb. 2 -- The Union Budget 2026 has signalled a sustained policy push for India's pharmaceutical and life sciences sector, with a strong emphasis on biopharma innovation, research infrastru... Read More


Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi locks OTT platform: Where to stream Tharun Bhascker's comedy caper

India, Feb. 2 -- Om Shanthi Shanthi Shanthi is director-turned-actor Tarun Bhasckar's new comedy caper, which hit the screens on January 30, 2026. Not many know that the family drama is the official r... Read More


WTC penalty, lawsuits and more: The sanctions ICC is likely to impose on Pakistan for boycotting India T20 World Cup tie

India, Feb. 2 -- The Pakistan government on Sunday put an end to days of speculation. While granting approval for Pakistan's participation in the 2026 T20 World Cup, it barred the team from taking the... Read More