Page 7 - Latest Updates on Nirmala Sitharaman
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: FM Sitharaman keeps LTCG tax rates unchanged for FY27")
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
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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
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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
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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
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Budget boosts electronics component scheme outlay to ₹40,000 crore
Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme has attracted investment commitments far exceeding its target
Budget 2026: Govt to set up 5 medical tourism hubs, train 150K caregivers
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced measures in the Union Budget 2026-27 to boost medical tourism, including support for five regional hubs in partnership with states and the private sector
 "Budget 2026: Govt to set up 5 medical tourism hubs, train 150K caregivers")
What are the three kartavyas guiding FM Sitharaman's Budget 2026 vision?
Union Budget 2026: Presenting the Union Budget, FM Nirmala Sitharaman outlined three kartavyas to boost economic growth, and ensure inclusive access to opportunities
 "What are the three kartavyas guiding FM Sitharaman's Budget 2026 vision?")
From animation labs to hostels: Key education announcements in Budget 2026
Union Budget 2026 also announced a high-level standing committee to strengthen links between education, employment and enterprise, with a focus on services-led growth and future skill needs
 "From animation labs to hostels: Key education announcements in Budget 2026")
FM proposes incentives of ₹100 cr for single municipal bond issuances
FM Sitharaman also announced restructuring of REC Ltd and Power Finance Corporation as part of the government's public sector financial institution strengthening
Budget 2026: Electronics manufacturing outlay doubled to ₹40,000 crore
Union Budget 2026-27: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced several new manufacturing schemes in the Budget 2026 to boost domestic production
 "Budget 2026: Electronics manufacturing outlay doubled to ₹40,000 crore")
Budget 2026: Rare-earth hubs to be set up in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra, TN
FM Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 has proposed supporting Odisha, Kerala, Andhra and Tamil Nadu for dedicated rare-earth corridors for mining, research, and production of rare-earth magnets
Budget impact: Gokaldas, Kitex, Trident, Arvind soar up to 8%; here's why
Textile-related stocks rally: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Budget 2026 proposed to set-up mega textile parks to focus on value addition in technical textiles.
 "Budget impact: Gokaldas, Kitex, Trident, Arvind soar up to 8%; here's why")
Budget 2026: What to read after FM Sitharaman's address and why it matters
This year's Union Budget speech is expected to focus on continuity and long-term goals rather than major surprises
Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman proposes ₹10,000 cr SME fund, mega textile parks
Presenting Union Budget 2026-27, she also proposed a scheme for container manufacturing to create globally competitive ecosystem
 "Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman proposes ₹10,000 cr SME fund, mega textile parks")
Budget 2026: Capex target will be raised to ₹12.2 trn for FY27, says FM
Presenting the Union Budget for 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha, she said the government will continue to develop infrastructure in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities
 "Budget 2026: Capex target will be raised to ₹12.2 trn for FY27, says FM")
Union Budget 2026 bets ₹10,000 crore on domestic container manufacturing
Union Budget 2026 outlines a ₹10,000 crore scheme to build a globally competitive container manufacturing industry in India, while also supporting domestic production of construction and infrastructur
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Budget 2026: Govt to roll out Semiconductor Mission 2.0 with ₹40,000 cr
Union Budget 2026: The government will launch India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 with an outlay of ₹40,000 crore to support chip equipment manufacturing, R&D and training
 "Budget 2026: Govt to roll out Semiconductor Mission 2.0 with ₹40,000 cr")