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Direct fertiliser subsidy transfer very much on table: Expenditure secy

On Agri Stack, Expenditure Secy V Vualnam says it's progressing well; using IT, farmers will be able to choose exact fertiliser quantities needed, reducing crowding at fertiliser outlets

ToR for banking panel likely by next month, says DFS secy M Nagaraju

On hiking FDI in PSBs, DFS Secy M Nagaraju says govt is considering raising the FDI cap to 49% from 20% to boost capital; inter-ministerial consultations are underway

Budget 2026-27 boost, price hikes to support India's cement sector

The Budget allocation is up about 9 per cent in nominal terms and, given grant-in-aid, it would push effective capex for FY27 to Rs 17.1 trillion

Debt funds outlook post Budget: Focus bulk of portfolio on 2-4-yr maturity

They offer the sweet spot of reasonably attractive yields without excessive interest-rate risk

STT hike on F&O trades to eat into arbitrage fund returns: Experts

Schemes may see 30-50 bps impact but won't go out of favour

Budget: Higher ECMS outlay, ISM 2.0 send strong signal to chip industry

Industry executives say Budget's higher allocation for ECMS and announcement of ISM 2.0 underline a renewed policy push to strengthen India's electronics manufacturing base and semicon supply chains

Transfer design and emerging outcomes of the 16th Finance Commission

The Sixteenth Finance Commission's transfer framework raises questions on equity and fiscal equalisation as rigid tax devolution and limited grants reshape Centre-state finances

Indian edtech firms step up expansion, driven by familiar demographics

As Byju's and Unacademy struggle, Indian edtech firms like upGrad, Simplilearn and BrightCHAMPS expand steadily across Southeast Asia and West Asia

Coal India production, offtake fall as power sector demand weakens

Coal India has reported lower production and offtake in April-January FY26, with analysts linking decline to reduced coal consumption by thermal power plants amid muted power demand, rising renewables

Budget 2026 move on MACT interest seen cutting litigation, speeding claims

Budget 2026 proposes exempting interest awarded by motor accident tribunals from income tax and TDS, a move experts say will reduce disputes for insurers and help victims receive compensation faster

Budget 2026: India's medical tourism sector gears up for next growth phase

With the medical value tourism market projected to cross ₹1.23 trillion by 2026, industry players see Budget 2026's proposal for regional hubs as a structural boost to India's global healthcare ambiti

How India can lead the Global South

India's Global South ambition runs up against China's power - making coalition-building, not solo leadership, the more realistic path

Exim Matters: Trade deals help but competitiveness delivers export growth

As India courts global trade deals like the EU pact, the Economic Survey flags competitiveness-not protection-as the real key to sustainable export growth

Women-led startups see 30% jump to over 9,600 in Uttar Pradesh

At present, there are over 19,000 startups recognised by the Central Government's Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) in the state, according to a senior official

Trump's tumultuous return

From Project 2025 to executive overreach, the first year reveals how Trump has reshaped the US state, sidelined institutions, and redrawn the boundaries of presidential authority

India's approach to the Russia-Ukraine conflict shows diplomatic maturity

As the Russia-Ukraine war edges towards a negotiated end, India's strategic autonomy and energy security face a defining test

What the new US 'imperialism' means for resource-rich South America

A dramatic US military intervention, the capture of a sitting president, and the return of gunboat diplomacy signal a new and dangerous chapter in global politics

Budget 2026: 16th FC avoids rocking the boat, but rewards GDP contributors

The Union Budget for 2026-27 has also placed a clear bet on urbanisation as an engine of growth

Budget 2026: Cautious & prudent, yet focusing on the long-term journey

Economic Survey and Budget 2026 chart a fiscally prudent, future-ready roadmap, betting on infrastructure, manufacturing and resilience amid global uncertainty

Budget 2026: Confident yet anxious amid global and domestic uncertainty

The Budget has indeed woken up the sleeping markets, just not the way the government's fans would have expected