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How long was Nirmala Sitharaman's 9th consecutive Budget speech?

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented the Union Budget for the year 2026-2027, speaking for a total of 1 hour 26 minutes, making it a 86-minute long speech. The financ... Read More


Union Budget FY27: India to push indigenous seaplane manufacturing

NEW DELHI, Feb. 1 -- The government will push indigenous manufacturing of seaplanes as part of a broader effort to boost tourism and strengthen regional air connectivity, it said in the Union Budget 2... Read More


All eyes on bonds as budget springs a borrowing surprise

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Higher yields may greet traders as the government bond market opens on Monday, as a higher-than expected gross market borrowing programme and an elevated capital expenditure plan ... Read More


'Crybaby': Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq trolls Cameron Green amid chucking allegations | PAK vs AUS 2nd T20

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq's bowling action started a new debate. It happened during Pakistan's 2nd T20I against Australia at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Australian all-roun... Read More


Budget 2026: Govt's big tourism push includes world-class trekking experiences, 7 high-speed rail corridors, and more

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The government has announced plans to develop 'ecologically sustainable trails' in hilly areas such as Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Araku Valley in the Eastern ... Read More


Budget 2026: Centre to restructure Power Finance Corp., REC

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Centre will restructure power sector-focused financial institutions, Power Finance Corp. Ltd and REC Ltd, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her Budget 2026 spe... Read More


Budget 2026: One-time scheme for foreign assets disclosure announced by FM Sitharaman-what we know so far

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during her Union Budget 2026 speech, announced a one-time foreign asset disclosure scheme for small taxpayers like students, tech professional... Read More


Budget 2026: Foreigners can buy Indian stocks directly now - here's how it will impact Indian stock market

Union Budget 2026, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Budget 2026 speech, announced a proposal to allow foreign individuals to buy Indian stocks directly, with the individual limit ... Read More


Budget proposes infrastructure risk guarantee fund to ease project funding

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced setting up of an infrastructure risk guarantee fund to ease financing bottlenecks and revive stalled projects. Announcing ... Read More


BSE, Angel One, Groww: Capital market stocks crash up to 14% as FM Sitharaman hikes STT on F&O in Budget

STT tax hike, Feb. 1 -- Following the announcement of a hike in securities transaction tax (STT) on the equity derivatives segment of the Indian stock market, capital market stocks witnessed a sharp s... Read More