Budget 2026: What insurance and healthcare are batting for this year

Last Updated: Jan 27 2026 | 6:14 PM IST

As India heads into Union Budget 2026, two things sit at the heart of everyday anxiety: medical bills and insurance cover. This deep-dive breaks down what the government may change, what the industry is demanding, and what it could mean for you, your family, and your healthcare security.

Budget recap: Did Union Budget 2025 really boost capex? | Budget 2026 | Budget 2026 expectations

Capital expenditure is the backbone of economic growth — but did Budget 2025 really deliver? As Budget 2026 approaches, we break down last year’s capex numbers, sector-wise allocations

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 6:11 PM IST

India-EU FTA announced: Watch joint press meet of PM Modi & European Council

India and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday (January 27, 2026) announced the conclusion and finalisation of negotiations for a free trade agreement.

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 6:08 PM IST

Trump sues JPMorgan: Allegations, JPMorgan’s response & more

US President Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion lawsuit against banking giant JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon, alleging unlawful closure of his personal and business bank accounts in 2021.

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 1:10 PM IST

Union Budget 2026: What is disinvestment and why it matters in the Budget 2026 | Budget expectations

The government needs money. But does it always have to raise taxes? In this episode of Budget Basics, we break down disinvestment, what it really means, how it works inside the Union Budget,

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 12:41 PM IST

Interest payments: The biggest silent drain on the Budget

In Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman faces an uphill task as interest payments now take up nearly one-fourth of the Union Budget and more than one-third of government revenue.

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 11:48 AM IST

What senior citizens are hoping for this time

As Budget 2026 approaches, senior citizens are watching closely. Rising medical costs, fixed incomes, and outdated tax limits have sharpened expectations.

Updated On: 26 Jan 2026 | 2:35 PM IST

77th Republic Day: President Droupadi Murmu confers Ashoka Chakra to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla

President Droupadi Murmu confers Ashoka Chakra to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla

Updated On: 26 Jan 2026 | 1:17 PM IST

What is tax buoyancy and how does it shape the Budget? | Union Budget 2026

In this episode of Budget Basics, we decode tax buoyancy, a small term with big budget impact. What does it really mean? Why does the government track it so closely? And why should you care?

Updated On: 26 Jan 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

Why gold will keep rising in 2026 | Gold rally | Gold price target | Share market news

Gold has delivered one of its strongest rallies in decades, and 2026 is shaping up to be just as dramatic. After a record-breaking 2025, prices are pushing new highs this year

Updated On: 26 Jan 2026 | 12:39 PM IST