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Economic self-reliance core to govt policy: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance minister says Budget aims to strengthen domestic capabilities, citing strong growth and low inflation as a "Goldilocks moment" for the economy
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PM Modi hails FM Sitharaman's Budget speech, calls it 'comprehensive'
Sitharaman, in her speech, said the government has envisaged a total expenditure of ₹53.47 trillion for the next financial year, up 7.7 per cent from the current fiscal ending March 31
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Capex outlay in Budget to be force multiplier for Viksit Bharat: FM
Sitharaman said since the FY27 Budget was the first Budget in the second quarter of the 21st Century, there has been some investments which will have bearing on the long term
 "Capex outlay in Budget to be force multiplier for Viksit Bharat: FM")
RBI looks to ban sales incentive to bank staffers from third party
Draft norms seek to curb mis-selling by barring incentives from third parties, mandating refunds and compensation, and prohibiting use of dark patterns
 "RBI looks to ban sales incentive to bank staffers from third party")
Budget pegs FY27 total expenditure at ₹53.47 trillion: Sitharaman
Total expenditure is pegged at ₹53.47 trillion in the next fiscal, much more than tax receipts, she said in reply to a discussion on the Union Budget in the Lok Sabha
 "Budget pegs FY27 total expenditure at ₹53.47 trillion: Sitharaman")
Kerala enters execution phase of ₹42,000 cr rare-earth corridor project
Bids close for extraction project as Centre backs corridors in four states
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman likely to address RBI board on Feb 23
The government has announced a new roadmap to reduce debt-GDP ratio to about 50 per cent by March 2031 from 55.6 per cent in FY27
CCI probing alleged cartelisation by steel makers, says FM Sitharaman
"The matter is presently under inquiry before the Commission as per the provisions of the Act," she said
FM Sitharaman counters DMK; Oppn mulls notice for removal of Speaker
As Budget debate triggers sharp exchanges in Parliament, Sitharaman rebuts DMK charges while the Opposition considers a no-confidence motion against Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
Budget 2026: Readying for long-term export gains via resilient logistics
For those operating at the heart of supply chains, the renewed commitment to infrastructure-led growth stands out as one of the most significant aspects of the Budget
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Union Budget reflects PM Modi's push to end 'policy ping-pong': FM
Framed as the first Budget of a new five-year fiscal cycle and the second quarter of the 21st century, it prioritises capital expenditure, infrastructure expansion and structural reforms
 "Union Budget reflects PM Modi's push to end 'policy ping-pong': FM")
Govt to constitute high-level committee on banking soon: FM Sitharaman
We want the committee to tell us what kind of things we need to do so that banking is made available for funding Viksit Bharat, said FM
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India-US interim trade pact to help MSMEs join global value chains: FM
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says the India-US interim agreement will cut tariffs, boost MSME integration into global value chains, and lower costs for businesses and consumers
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Unclaimed deposit payouts jump to ₹1,000 crore a month, says RBI
Targeted RBI campaigns and incentives have sharply increased the pace of unclaimed deposit settlements, pushing monthly payouts to over Rs 1,000 crore, compared with Rs 100-200 crore earlier, RBI said
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FM Sitharaman shows adequate caution in drawing up a conservative Budget
It is useful to remember that the miracle economies to our East, the so-called Asian Tigers, sustained high growth for decades by following prudent fiscal policies
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We framed this Budget on a larger plank, not based on any one incident: FM
The India-US trade deal, had it come a little earlier, would not have made the Union Budget any different, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said
 "We framed this Budget on a larger plank, not based on any one incident: FM")
Headwinds may be turning into tailwinds for foreign inflows: FM Sitharaman
FM Nirmala Sitharaman says another round of Customs clean-up soon
 "Headwinds may be turning into tailwinds for foreign inflows: FM Sitharaman")
2019 to 2026: Of Sitharaman's saris, weaves and the fiscal fine print
Each drape, border and weave has echoed the fiscal moment-tight seams in lean years, bolder colours in recovery, steadier textures as India's economic story unfolded, measured carefully in six yards
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India's exports to get boost with US cutting tariff: FM Nirmal Sitharaman
Trump's steep 50 per cent tariffs last year dented Indian exports by raising landed costs, squeezing exporter margins, and eroding competitiveness in the American market
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Stock Market Close: Sensex swings 1,345 pts intraday, ends 944 pts higher; Nifty tops 25,050
Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates, February 2, 2026: Fag-end buying was led by Reliance Industries, Adani Ports, BEL, L&T, M&M, ICICI Bank, and HDFC Bank\
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