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Budget 2026: What indirect tax measures FM Sitharaman announced? Check full list

Union Budget 2026, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2026-27 signalled a broad recalibration of India's indirect tax framework, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing an extensive set of customs... Read More


Defence Minister hails Indian Coast Guard, says 'escalating maritime threats' increase their responsibility

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday applauded the Indian Coast Guard for their role in fighting against terrorism, human trafficking, controlling illegal activities, and main... Read More


No big Income Tax move, markets in red, spotlight on reforms: Key takeaways from Budget 2026

India, Feb. 1 -- An 81-minute long Budget speech of finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman saw no change in tax slabs but included major announcements that focused on three "kartavyas" or duties of the c... Read More


Budget 2026: Share buybacks classified as capital gains, to be taxed at 12.5% for non-promoters

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- In her Budget speech on Sunday, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed taxing the proceeds of share buybacks as capital gains instead of dividend income. The move add... Read More


Budget 2026: Share buybacks classified as capital gains, to be taxed at 30%

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- In her Budget speech on Sunday, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed taxing the proceeds of share buybacks as capital gains instead of dividend income. The move add... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27 offers monetary incentive for municipal bonds

India, Feb. 1 -- The Union government has announced an incentive of Rs 100 crore for a single-bond-issuance of more than Rs 1,000 crore by a municipal corporation. "To encourage the issuance of high-... Read More


Budget will give Indias Reform Express new energy and new momentum: PM

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hailed the Budget 2026-2027 and described it as historic. Modi said, this budget is the foundation for country's journey towards a Viksit Bharat by... Read More


Budget 2026 highlight: India cuts aid for Iran's Chabahar Port to zero- what's in store for Bangladesh, Maldives

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- No allocation has been made for Chabahar Port in the Union Budget 2026. The Budget document revealed that while the maximum allocation has been made towards Bhutan at Rs.2,288 cro... Read More


Budget: Focus on rail, freight, and waterways to boost West Bengal connectivity

Kolkata, Feb. 1 -- In the last budget ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman placed a strong emphasis on transport connectivity and logistics, unveiling a ser... Read More


India charts course for fiscal consolidation, sees declining debt, deficit in 2026-27 Budget

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Government remains committed to fiscal discipline while addressing social priorities, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said while presenting the union Budget for 2026-27 in... Read More