Page 4 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
How Trump tariffs shaped FM Sitharaman's manufacturing push in Budget 2026
With US tariffs hitting Indian exports, Budget 2026-27 doubles down on manufacturing, capex and targeted relief for tariff-hit sectors
 "How Trump tariffs shaped FM Sitharaman's manufacturing push in Budget 2026")
India to benefit from 'ripple effects' of measures in 2026 Budget: FM
Sitharaman said that the focus will be on tier-2 and tier-3 cities so that growth is not limited to big metros
 "India to benefit from 'ripple effects' of measures in 2026 Budget: FM")
Budget 2026: Onus of executing incremental capex shifting towards states
Aditi Nayar analyses the Budget's fiscal prudence, higher public capex via states, a 4.3 per cent deficit target, debt consolidation, and the impact of higher gross borrowings on bond yields
 "Budget 2026: Onus of executing incremental capex shifting towards states")
Stock Market Highlights: Sensex tanks 1,547 pts, Nifty ends at 24,825 as STT hike dampens mood
Budget 2026 | Stock Market LIVE Updates on February 1, 2026: FM Sitharaman on Sunday has raised STT on future trades to 0.05 per cent from 0.02 per cent under Budget 2026.
 "Stock Market Highlights: Sensex tanks 1,547 pts, Nifty ends at 24,825 as STT hike dampens mood")
Union Budget 2026: Zero customs duty for nuclear power imports till 2035
The Union Budget presented by Nirmala Sitharaman removes a key cost barrier for nuclear projects as India prepares for a major capacity expansion and opens the sector to private participation
 "Union Budget 2026: Zero customs duty for nuclear power imports till 2035")
STT hike, bond market boost: 10 positives and 5 negatives of Budget 2026
Capital expenditure has been raised to ₹12.2 lakh crore (~9 per cent YoY), reinforcing the infrastructure- and manufacturing-led growth strategy without resorting to populist fiscal slippage
 "STT hike, bond market boost: 10 positives and 5 negatives of Budget 2026")
CIC, Public Enterprises Selection Board get ₹39.14 allocation in Budget
The Budget Estimate for the CIC and PESB in 2025-26 was higher at ₹42.49 crore
 "CIC, Public Enterprises Selection Board get ₹39.14 allocation in Budget")
Buyback proceeds for all shareholders to be taxed as capital gains: FM
She also said the government has proposed a joint panel of Corporate Affairs Ministry and CBDT for incorporation of income computation and disclosure standards
 "Buyback proceeds for all shareholders to be taxed as capital gains: FM")
Budget 2026: Centre allocates ₹1.4 trillion to states, keeps 41% share
The 15th Finance Commission recommended a share of states in the central taxes to be 41 per cent, and the 16th Finance Commission has retained the vertical share of devolution
 "Budget 2026: Centre allocates ₹1.4 trillion to states, keeps 41% share")
PSU banks reel after Budget 2026; shares fall up to 7%: Here's why
All the PSU Bank index constituents were trading lower, with Bank of India, Bank Maharashtra, Indian Bank, Bank of Baroda, and Union Bank of India falling in the range of 3 to 7 per cent
 "PSU banks reel after Budget 2026; shares fall up to 7%: Here's why")
Sitharaman proposes Infra Risk Guarantee Fund to boost private investment
The government will now focus on Tier-II and Tier-III cities, and even temple-towns, which need modern infrastructure and basic amenities, said FM Sitharaman
Budget 2026 delivers well on prudence and focuses on future thrust areas
Union Budget 2026 stays focused on fiscal prudence, targets a 4.3% deficit, sustains ₹12.2 trillion capex, and backs rare earths, freight corridors, waterways and data centres, writes Madan Sabnavis
 "Budget 2026 delivers well on prudence and focuses on future thrust areas")
Budget 2026-27: Govt sets up panel to study AI impact on services sector
Union Budget 2026: The Centre plans a high-powered panel to assess how AI is changing services, employment and skills, while aiming to raise India's global share in services to 10% by 2047
 "Budget 2026-27: Govt sets up panel to study AI impact on services sector")
Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman keeps LTCG tax rates unchanged for FY27
The Union Budget 2026 keeps long-term capital gains tax rates unchanged, while buyback proceeds will be taxed as capital gains; securities transaction tax on commodities futures has been increased
Budget 2026: What the sodium antimonate duty cut means for the solar sector
Union Budget 2026 removes basic customs duty on sodium antimonate, a specialised chemical used in photovoltaic glass, offering cost relief and competitiveness gains for solar glass manufactures
 "Budget 2026: What the sodium antimonate duty cut means for the solar sector")
Budget 2026: Govt allocates ₹600 crore for three dedicated chemical parks
For the first time, the Union Budget provides a dedicated allocation for chemical parks, with ₹600 crore earmarked in the Budget Estimates for 2026-27
Budget 2026: Centre announces ₹20,000 cr plan to scale carbon capture tech
Union Budget 2026: The Centre will launch a ₹20,000 crore scheme over five years to promote carbon capture technologies across power, steel, cement, refineries and chemical sectors
 "Budget 2026: Centre announces ₹20,000 cr plan to scale carbon capture tech")
Budget proposes to set up dedicated REITs to recycle CPSE realty assets
Experts say the proposal could expand investable real estate supply, deepen markets and provide liquidity
 "Budget proposes to set up dedicated REITs to recycle CPSE realty assets")
Govt proposes launch of Khelo India mission to transform sports sector
The Khelo India programme was launched in 2017 with objective to hold national level competitions across age groups for talent identification
FM proposes duty-free imports of specified inputs for leather exports
The move will help provide cushion to leather exporters who are reeling under the steep 50 per cent US tariffs
 "FM proposes duty-free imports of specified inputs for leather exports")