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Budget 2026: Sitharaman lays 16th Finance Commission report in Lok Sabha
The Finance Commission is a constitutional body that gives suggestions on Centre-state financial relations and is set up periodically
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Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman dons a Kanjeevaram saree from Tamil Nadu
Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget today, marking her ninth straight Budget; she continued her handloom tradition by wearing a maroon Kanjeevaram saree from Tamil Nadu
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Longest serving FM, Sitharaman set to present 9th consecutive Budget
This will take Sitharaman closer to the record of 10 budgets that were presented by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai over different time periods
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Budget 2026: Key numbers to watch out for amid reform expectations
With the fiscal deficit set to fall below 4.5% of GDP in FY26, markets will watch the FY27 Budget closely for many key number including some clarity on the govt's roadmap to reduce debt-to-GDP ratio
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FM Sitharaman meets President for customary pre-Budget presentation meeting
As per established tradition, Sitharaman met the President at the Rashtrapati Bhavan before presenting her record ninth Budget in the Lok Sabha
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Budget 2026 to focus on job growth, fiscal discipline amid global risks
This Budget is expected to outline higher spending on roads, ports and railways to maintain demand, create jobs and insulate the world's fastest growing major economy from external headwinds
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Budget 2026: Is the Indian stock market open for trading on Sunday, Feb 1?
Despite it being a non-working day, trading will continue in the equity and commodity markets on account of presentation of Union Budget 2026
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Budget 2026: What to expect on fiscal deficit, defence and infrastructure
The government is likely to aim for a fiscal deficit at 4.2 per cent of GDP for 2026-27, down from 4.4 per cent this fiscal year
 "Budget 2026: What to expect on fiscal deficit, defence and infrastructure")
Budget 2026 to focus on reforms as room for spending shrinks amid risks
To boost private investment and demand, govt has rolled out reforms in recent months, including income tax cuts, labour law overhauls and steps to open the tightly controlled nuclear power sector
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Budget FY27: FM may unveil measures to steady growth, boost manufacturing
Some economists believe Sitharaman may use the proven cash cow - petrol and diesel - to shore up revenues
 "Budget FY27: FM may unveil measures to steady growth, boost manufacturing")
Union Budget FY27: When and where to watch Sitharaman's speech live
Sitharaman's Budget speech can be watched live on television, online platforms, and on the Business Standard website
 "Union Budget FY27: When and where to watch Sitharaman's speech live")
FM to interact with 30 college students on Feb 1 post Budget presentation
After presenting Union Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will interact with college students from across India to discuss its vision and youth impact
Budget 2026 may focus on managing debt-to-GDP ratio over fiscal deficit
Under the revised Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, the fiscal deficit target was below 4.5 per cent of GDP for 2025-26
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The Economic Survey's global outlook: A world that has structurally changed
Economic Survey 2026 says India is better placed than many economies due to strong macro fundamentals, but warns these buffers will not fully insulate it from global volatility
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Eco Survey highlights: Domestic demand in focus amid global uncertainties
India's economy is expected to grow 6.8-7.2% in 2026-27; exports, domestic demand and reforms support growth, while global trade tensions pose some risks
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Economic Survey pegs India's real GDP growth at 6.8-7.2 per cent in FY27
India's economy is expected to grow 6.8-7.2% in 2026-27; exports, domestic demand and reforms support growth, while global trade tensions pose some risks
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to table Economic Survey in LS today
In addition, a statement reviewing the working of the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India, New Delhi, for the year 2024-25 will be presented before the House
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Union Budget 2026 to be presented on Feb 1: When and where to watch Live
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026 in Parliament on February 1. Here's the time, venue and how to watch the Budget speech live
This Budget will see many firsts, but future Budgets need a different mould
Budget 2026-27 breaks new ground, but delayed GDP rebasing and continued fiscal secrecy risk undermining its numbers within weeks
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FM attends halwa ceremony, marking final stage of Budget preparation
The ceremony took place at the North Block on Raisina Hill, the old address of the Finance Ministry, as the new premises at the Kartyava Bhawan-I do not have a printing press