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Stocks to watch: IDFC Bank, Bajaj Auto, NTPC, HPCL among among 10 shares in focus on Budget 2026 day; full list inside

Stock market today, Feb. 1 -- The Indian stock market is poised for a rare and historic trading session today, Sunday, February 1, to align with the live presentation of the Union Budget 2026 by Finan... Read More


How Union Budgets have changed under Narendra Modi government over the last 12 years

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to deliver her record ninth consecutive Budget speech today, 1 February 2026. This will be for the first time in recent history that the... Read More


Expectations of taxpayers ahead of the Union Budget

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- As the Union Budget approaches, taxpayers, especially salaried individuals and retirees, are looking for further relief and simplification in the income tax system. Several expe... Read More


From tax relief to jobs: What Indians want from Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026

India, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2026-27 in parliament in a few hours. This is a record ninth consecutive Budget being presented by Sitharaman. A... Read More


GIFT Nifty suggests green start for equities; focus to remain on growth and fiscal deficit numbers

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- GIFT Nifty: GIFT Nifty February 2026 futures were up 16.00 points, suggesting a positive start for the Nifty 50 today. Investors are gearing up for the release of the Union Budget ... Read More


Union Budget: Railways likely to get higher allocation, focus on safety and new trains

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- The railway sector is expected to receive increased budgetary allocation in the upcoming Union Budget, with indications pointing to a 5-6 per cent rise in overall railway spendi... Read More


Economic Survey sets out a clear medium-term reform and growth agenda aligned with the Viksit Bharat vision: CII

Mumbai, Feb. 1 -- Welcoming the Economic Survey 2025-26 presented in Parliament today, Mr Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General, CII, stated "the Survey offers a pragmatic, professional, and well-arti... Read More


Budget 2026: LTCG tweaks, income tax cut- What will boost the Indian stock market?

Budget 2026, Feb. 1 -- Union Budget is a major event for investors and can significantly impact stock market sentiment as it shapes the economic environment of the country through policies, taxation, ... Read More


Tax reform to lower input duties: What to expect in Union Budget 2026-27

India, Feb. 1 -- Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 on Sunday at 11 am. All eyes will be on her speech as she presents her nint... Read More


India will buy Venezuelan oil instead of Iran, claims Donald Trump

India, Feb. 1 -- US President Donald Trump on Saturday reportedly claimed India will buy Venezuelan oil, as opposed to purchasing oil from Iran. India does not import significant amounts of crude oil ... Read More