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Cigarette prices surge as high as rRs.r55 per pack after excise duty hike

India, Feb. 2 -- Cigarette prices have increased by at least Rs.22 to Rs.25 per pack of 10 sticks following the hike in excise duty in the Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday. Distributors said that premi... Read More


Cigarette prices surge by rRs.r55 per pack after excise duty hike

India, Feb. 2 -- Cigarette prices have increased by at least Rs.22 to Rs.25 per pack of 10 sticks following the implementation of additional excise duty from Sunday, February 1. Distributors said tha... Read More


Buy or sell: Vaishali Parekh recommends three intraday stocks to buy today - 2 February 2026

Buy or sell stocks, Feb. 2 -- The Indian stock market may remain under pressure following the sharp negative reaction to the Union Budget 2026-27, triggered by a surprise hike in the Securities Transa... Read More


Union Budget 2026: Income-tax and customs reforms aimed at easing the compliance burden

India, Feb. 2 -- The Union budget 2026 leaves headline tax rates unchanged, focusing on simplifying compliance, providing more certainty and building trust between the taxpayer and the State. It intro... Read More


Telangana releases Rs 720 crore to clear pending govt employees bills

Hyderabad, Feb. 2 -- The Telangana government on Saturday, January 31, announced that Rs 720 crore to clear pending bills for government employees. The funds were released by Deputy Chief Minister an... Read More


कौन है खुद को 'मोहम्मद दीपक' बताने वाला युवक? राहुल गांधी ने बताया हीरो; बजरंग दल ने धमकाया

कोटद्वार, फरवरी 2 -- Who is Mohammad Deepak: उत्तराखंड में पौड़ी जिले के कोटद्वार शहर में मुस्लिम बुजुर्ग की दुकान के नाम को लेकर शुरू हुए बवाल ने देशभर में चर्चा बटोर ली है। जिस मुस्लिम बुजुर्ग के सम... Read More


Indices seen opening mildly higher

Mumbai, Feb. 2 -- GIFT Nifty: GIFT Nifty February 2026 futures were up 10 points, suggesting a mildly positive start for the Nifty 50 today. Brent crude prices slid more than 3% on Monday after US P... Read More


Budget 2026: Motion of thanks debate begins in Parl today. PM Modi likely to speak on 4 February - Here's what to expect

Budget 2026, Feb. 2 -- The Parliament will begin discussion on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address from today during the ongoing Budget Session in Lok Sabha. Union Minister Sarbananda Son... 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