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National security takes centre stage with Rs 7.85L cr defence outlay

NEW DELHI, Feb. 1 -- Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed a record Rs 7.85 lakh crore allocation in the Union Budget 2026-27 for the Defence Ministry. This is 15.19 per cent more tha... Read More


Budget 2026-27 backs 'Orange Economy' with major boost to AVGC education

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Union Budget 2026-27, presented in Parliament by Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, saw a renewed focus on the development of the creative economy of India, with a... Read More


Indian Bank CEO welcomes union Budget

Chennai, Feb. 1 -- "The combination of equity, formalisation, and compliance enablement represents a significant shift in MSME financing away from balance sheet lending to a full-stack growth model as... Read More


Union Budget forward looking roadmap : KVB

Chennai, Feb. 1 -- Ramesh Babu, MD and CEO of Karur Vysya Bank (KVB) on Sunday said the union Budget 2026-27 laid outa forward-looking roadmap to strengthen inclusive economic growth. The continued f... Read More


Hyundai achieves highest-ever monthly domestic sales records 9 pc YoY growth in Jan 2026

Chennai, Feb. 1 -- Passenger car makers Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) recorded itshighest-ever monthly domestic sales of 59,107 units in January 2026, registering a 9.5% year-on-year growth. It ... Read More


Union Budget: Sitharaman cuts import tariffs, eases customs rules, exempts cancer drugs

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a series of measures in the union Budget 2026-27 that are aimed at simplifying the customs and central excise regime. Whil... Read More


Budget 2026: A game-changer for content creators and orange economy

Vivek ShuklaNew Delhi, Feb. 1 -- union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Central Budget for 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha. This marked her ninth budget presentation and a historic first in ... Read More


AAP accuses Delhi Govt of keeping liquor shops open on Guru Ravidas Jayanti

New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday criticised the Delhi government over the operation of liquor shops in the capital on the occasion of Guru Ravidas Jayanti. AAP's Delhi State P... Read More


Kerala facing sustained neglect in union Budgets since 2014: Ramesh Chennithala

Thiruvananthpuram, Feb. 1 -- Congress Working Committee member Ramesh Chennithala on Sunday said the union Budget has delivered nothing but total disappointment to Kerala, alleging that the BJP has be... Read More


India proposes Rs. 4bn aid for Sri Lanka in 2026 Budget

Sri Lanka, Feb. 1 -- The Government of India has proposed an allocation of 4 billion Indian Rupees in assistance to Sri Lanka through its 2026 Budget. Presenting the annual budget on Sunday (February... Read More