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'Holy moly!': Bengaluru CEO reacts to Budget 2026 announcement on Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGB)

India, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced in her Budget 2026 speech that an exemption from capital gains for Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) will be given to only thos... Read More


Not just F&O traders: FM Sitharaman has disappointing news for Sovereign Gold Bond investors too!

Sovereign gold bonds, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2026 did not just deliver a setback for the Indian stock market traders dealing in the futures and options (F&O), but also spelt new taxation rules for... Read More


Budget 2026: What may become cheaper and dearer in FY27? full list inside

Budget 2026, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister unveiled tabled the third Union Budget of the Modi government for 2025-26 on Sunday, February 1, with a strong emphasis on accelerating infrastructure developme... Read More


A quick summary of Budget 2026: What matters and why

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her record 9th consecutive budget on Sunday. Budget 2026 comes as the Indian economy experiences a rare goldilocks period of strong g... Read More


Arab States strongly condemn Pahalgam attack, reaffirm support for India in combating terrorism

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told the Foreign Ministers of 22 Arab nations that societies targeted by terrorism have the right to defend themselves, and they will unders... Read More


Union budget 2026-27 backs Reits to monetize central govt land

BENGALURU, Feb. 1 -- The Union budget 2026-27, presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 1 February, has proposed setting up real estate investment trusts (Reits) to recycle and monetize lan... Read More


PM Modi calls Union Budget 2026-27 'historic', says it strengthens reform path

India, Feb. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27 as a "historic" blueprint that strengthens India's reform trajectory and lays a clear foundation for achieving... Read More


Union Budget 2026: Biopharma Shakti Mission To Cancer Drug Relief, Check 10 Health Sector Highlights

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- From cheaper cancer medicines to a Rs 10,000-crore Biopharma mission, Union Budget 2026 delivers major healthcare reforms. Here are the top 10 health sector highlights you need... Read More


Union Budget 2026: Key numbers to take into account from Nirmala Sitharaman's speech

India, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026 in Parliament today, marking her ninth consecutive budget speech, in addition to one interim budget. In her speech,... Read More


Hindustan Zinc, NALCO to Hind Copper: Metal stocks crash up to 19% on MCX gold, silver price rout on Budget Day

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Metal stocks came under intense selling pressure on Friday, January 30, mirroring the sharp correction seen in gold, silver, and other base metals. Shares of Hindustan Zinc Limite... Read More