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Union Budget 2026: Biogas-blending gets a boost

India, Feb. 1 -- Reflecting India's efforts to transition away from fossil fuels and reduce its dependence on imported natural gas, the Union Budget 2026-27 proposes to exempt central excise duty on t... Read More


Top 7 tech and AI takeaways from Budget 2026: Big boost for AI, semiconductors and more

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive budget on Sunday, highlighting several key developments and proposals for the technological sector. This includ... Read More


Union Budget 2026: उत्तराखंड के लिए खास ऐलान, टूरिज्म को मिलेगा बढ़ावा; क्या बोले CM धामी?

नई दिल्ली, फरवरी 1 -- वित्त एवं कॉरपोरेट कार्य मंत्री निर्मला सीतारमण ने रविवार को आज बजट 2026-27 पेश किया। यह उनका नौवां बजट है। बजट में पहाड़ी राज्य उत्तराखंड, हिमाचल प्रदेश, जम्मू-कश्मीर में ट्रेकि... Read More


Nirmala Sitharaman announces Haryana's Rakhigarhi among 15 iconic archaeological sites to boost tourism

Chandigarh, Feb. 1 -- In a significant boost to India's cultural and historical preservation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Budget that Rakhigarhi in Haryana will be developed a... Read More


Union Budget a visionary step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat: Himachal LoP Jairam Thakur

Shimla, Feb. 1 -- The Leader of the Opposition in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly and BJP leader, Jairam Thakur, on Sunday termed the Union Budget 2026 as visionary and said it marks an important step t... Read More


Rare Earths and critical minerals a prime focus for India, government to support mineral-rich states to establish dedicated corridors: Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Noting that critical minerals, rare earths, and permanent magnets are a very important part of manufacturing sector today, Union Minister Electronics and Information Technology ha... Read More


"Union Budget has covered all sectors for comprehensive development": Ladakh LG Kavinder Gupta

Jammu, Feb. 1 -- Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta, on Sunday said that Union Budget 2026-27 will benefit everyone by improving roads and tourism infrastructure. Lieutenant Governor Kavinder ... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: FM Sitharaman lays out comprehensive financial sector reform roadmap

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said the Indian banking sector is marked by strong balance sheets, historic highs in profitability and improved asset quality... Read More


Budget 2026-27: 20 per cent increase in allocation of Livelihood Mission for women empowerment

India, Feb. 1 -- The Centre has increased the program component of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) by Rs 2,880 crore in the Union Budget 2026-27. The Revi... Read More


Union Budget 2026-27: FM Sitharaman brings major TDS, TCS relief and compliance ease for taxpayers

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 1 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced sweeping changes to India's income tax framework, with a strong emphasis on easing TDS and TCS compliance, reduci... Read More