Page 18 - Budget 2026 News

Eco Survey suggests AI Economic Council for India: What it is, key details

The Survey stressed that India's artificial intelligence rules must suit national needs, especially the country's large workforce

Economic Survey 2025-26 flags the need for India's own AI solutions

It said that India is among the top contributors to global AI research, has a large pool of technical talent, and has one of the most AI-aware workforces in the world

Eco Survey asks online firms to verify age, push for simpler kids' devices

Economic Survey flags rising digital addiction, urges age verification by platforms, screen-time limits and safer devices for children to protect mental health

Eco Survey flags need for multi-pronged push to sustain FDI inflows

Despite a clear government intent and proven economic management, FDI inflows remain below their potential, especially for infrastructure needs

Economic Survey outlines roadmap to reduce structural uncertainty in PPPs

The Survey noted that PPP outcomes have been weakest where land acquisition, statutory clearances, demand assessment, or utility shifting have remained unresolved

Ban advertising of ultra-processed foods from 6 am-11 pm: Eco Survey

According to estimates, over 3.3 crore children in India were obese in 2020, and it is projected to reach 8.3 crore children by 2035

Labour codes to boost jobs, corporate investment needed: Eco Survey

Effective rollout of Labour Codes can boost formal jobs and strengthen security for women and gig workers, but will need private sector investment and coordination, says Economic Survey

Pharma sector a model for India Inc amid global tariff flux: Eco Survey

This shift challenged the very foundation of India's competitive advantage, reverse engineering, and cost-efficient process innovation

Eco Survey advises targeted congestion pricing in dense business districts

The Economic Survey 2025-26 backs congestion pricing and demand-based parking to cut traffic, emissions and productivity losses, citing global examples from Singapore and London

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

MGNREGA overhauled as overall architecture had reached limits: Eco Survey

Reassessment needed in light of evolving rural realities; MGNREGS structural weakness limited its effectiveness, says Survey

India's obesity crisis is now an economic threat, warns Economic Survey

Economic Survey 2025-26 flags rising obesity and ultra-processed food intake as risks to productivity, healthcare spending and public finances, calling for policy action beyond consumer awareness

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

Pension reforms must revamp key schemes to widen coverage: Report

SBI Research report urges mandatory contributions by large private firms, tax parity and the integration of the Unified Pension Scheme to secure a rapidly ageing workforce

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

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the government is focused on reform, performance and transformation as Parliament's Budget Session begins, stressing long-term solutions and growth for India

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

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

Budget 2026-27: Experts seek reforms to ease I-T litigation backlog

Experts suggest direct ITAT access and stronger dispute resolution mechanisms to tackle 5.4 lakh pending tax appeals and ease litigation backlog

Consumers view upcoming Budget 2026-27 with caution: Kantar Survey

Consumer optimism around India's long-term growth goals has softened ahead of Budget 2026, with households prioritising tax relief, job security and financial stability, a Kantar survey shows