Budget 2026: What small investors should really track — beyond the speech | Budget expectations

Last Updated: Jan 29 2026 | 11:59 AM IST

As India heads into Union Budget 2026, markets are bracing for continuity, not shock value. For small investors, this Budget isn’t about a one-day rally; it’s about signals that shape returns over the next year. From taxes and capital expenditure to sectoral cues and fiscal discipline, here’s what truly matters, and what you should track long after Budget Day headlines fade.

Budget Session 2026: 'Reform, perform, transform' guides govt, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that his government has been focusing on “reform, perform, transform” as India enters a crucial phase of its development journey.

Updated On: 29 Jan 2026 | 12:45 PM IST

TikTok uninstalls surge in the US: Why users are deleting the app

TikTok is staying in the United States under a new American-led joint venture. But instead of relief, the announcement has triggered skepticism.

Updated On: 28 Jan 2026 | 8:34 PM IST

Viral video | Dog refuses to leave dead owner in Himachal snow for 4 days

A dog sat by the body of its 13-year old dead master for four days in Himachal Pradesh's Bharmour before rescuers reached the spot.

Updated On: 28 Jan 2026 | 7:47 PM IST

Visuals from Ajit Pawar's plane crash site in Maharashtra's Baramati

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Nationalist Congress Party chief Ajit Pawar (66) died after the aircraft he was travelling in crash-landed at Baramati airport on Wednesday morning.

Updated On: 28 Jan 2026 | 7:43 PM IST

Ajit Pawar dies in plane crash: How the tragic crash happened; what we know | Maharashtra

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP leader Ajit Pawar died on Wednesday after a chartered aircraft crashed while attempting to land at Baramati airport.

Updated On: 28 Jan 2026 | 7:25 PM IST

Why Defence Budget 2026 is key for India's security needs

As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, all eyes are on India’s defence budget and security spending. This video breaks down the Defence Budget using charts and data, explaining defence

Updated On: 28 Jan 2026 | 1:53 PM IST

Budget 2026: Why India’s bond market is bracing for a supply stress test

As the Union Budget approaches, India’s bond market is bracing for its biggest supply challenge yet.

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 7:56 PM IST

Gold tops $5,000 for the first time: What’s behind the rally & how high can gold go? | Gold rate

Gold has crossed the historic $5,000 mark for the first time ever. As geopolitical risks rise, trust in currencies weakens, and central banks keep buying, investors are rushing back to bullion. Here’s

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 7:52 PM IST

Watch: European Council chief Antonia Costa flaunts OCI card during joint presser

With India and the European Union finalising a long-awaited free trade agreement, European Council President António Luís Santos da Costa shared a lighter moment by revealing his OCI card

Updated On: 27 Jan 2026 | 7:43 PM IST