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Budget 2026 'tactical' but not a 'breakthrough': What Moody's said about India's fiscal consolidation, deficit

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Reacting to India's Budget for 2026-27, Moody's Ratings described it as "tactical" but not a "breakthrough." Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Bu... Read More


How poll-bound states stand to gain from Budget despite no specific proposals for them

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Five states scheduled to go for Assembly elections this year are expected to gain from several region- and sector-linked initiatives in manufacturing, infrastructure and agricultu... Read More


MP CM Mohan Yadav hails Union Budget for focus on poor, youth, farmers and women

Bhopal, Feb. 1 -- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday praised the Union Budget for its focus on the poor, youth, farmers, and women. He said the budget aims to help India become a dev... 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


Minister Joshi felicitates ASHAs under "Seva Saptah"

Dehradun, Feb. 1 -- Garhwal Post Bureau Dehradun, 30 Jan: As part of the birthday celebrations of Cabinet Minister Ganesh Joshi (31 January), a felicitation ceremony for ASHAs (Accredited Social Heal... Read More


BISAG-N, QNu Labs join hands to boost India's quantum-resilient cybersecurity capabilities

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- India has taken a significant step towards future-proofing its digital infrastructure with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Bhaskaracharya National Insti... 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


Budget 2026-27: Roadmap for building developed India by 2047, charts course for next 25 years, says Amit Shah

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it a roadmap for building a developed India by 2047 and outlining the course for the next 25 years... Read More