Page 27 - Budget 2026 News

RBI tightens norms for imposing penalty under payment systems law

Earlier, the RBI was empowered to impose a penalty not exceeding Rs 5 lakh

India's demographic edge: A key to addressing global healthcare crisis

The global healthcare sector is grappling with a severe shortage of skilled professionals, driven by aging populations and escalating healthcare demand

PSUs drive market gains on hopes of higher govt spending in upcoming Budget

State-owned companies gained about 2 per cent, with analysts attributing the rise to expectations of government focus on public spending and infrastructure in the Budget announcement

Budget may project 20% capex growth, 4.4% fiscal deficit: EY report

The EY Economy Watch January 2025 report anticipates that the government may continue on its fiscal deficit glide path, reducing the fiscal deficit for FY26 to 4.4 per cent of GDP

FM Nirmala Sitharaman set to present her 8th consecutive Union Budget

The Budget will have to address several challenges, including decelerating economic growth, falling value of Rupee against the US dollar and moderation in consumption demand

Union Budget 2025 Expectations highlights: MSMEs seek focus on renewable energy, and CBG

Union Budget 2025 Latest Updates: Catch all the latest developments related to Union Budget 2025 here

Budget 2025: Sanitaryware players seek GST rationalisation on products

The Indian sanitaryware sector is projected to reach a market valuation of approximately $948.5 million by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 7.9 per cent from 2024 to 2029

INDIA bloc to raise all issues together in Budget session: Pramod Tiwari

The meeting is chaired by Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Kiren Rijiju, JP Nadda, Arjun Ram Meghwal and L Murugan

Budget 2025: Will the Finance Minister provide a fillip for demand growth?

Why media and policy circles are abuzz with expectations of big announcements on Saturday

Bank unions' Budget wishlist: Scrap tax on profits of cooperative banks

Asks for refinancing Rs 2 trn for non-recovery of farm loans

Industry seeks amendment in SEZ Act; RoDTEP extension till September

Export Promotion Council for EOUs and SEZs (EPCES) also sought long-pending demand for some changes in the special economic zone (SEZ) law through the finance bill

Industry status for real estate a priority: Grant Thornton survey

India is poised to become the world's fourth-largest economy by 2026 and achieve the $5 trillion mark by 2028, according to the pre-Budget survey

Budget 2025: Steel makers expect protectionist measures to prevent dumping

JSW Steel Joint MD & CEO Jayant Acharya said a level-playing field and measures against unfair trade will be essential for maintaining growth momentum of the Indian steel industry

Budget 2025: Indian Railways subsidies and how they compare with Europe

Budget 2025: Indian Railways heavily subsidises train fares, particularly for senior citizens, students, and people with disabilities-but by how much?

Union Budget 2025 expectations highlights: Will Budget 2025 raise tax deductions for homebuyers?

Union Budget 2025 Latest Updates: Catch all the latest developments related to Union Budget 2025 here

Expand credit guarantee schemes in Budget to boost SME growth: Experts

They also said that AI-based credit assessments and risk profiling can streamline loan approvals and widen credit access for SMEs (small and medium enterprises)

Markets to remain open on Feb 1 for Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2025 speech

Union Budget 2025: Both NSE and BSE have announced that they will remain open to trade on the budget day, which falls on a Saturday this year

PM Modi may tackle economic slowdown, trade turmoil in upcoming Budget

Economists expect measures to raise disposable incomes and tariff cuts to encourage local manufacturing

What does Union Budget 2025 have in store for India's trade policy?

Since the IES expired on December 31, the commerce department is seeking approval for a slightly modified version of the scheme to cover at least MSMEs

Union Budget 2025-26: Key challenges in power infrastructure outlined

The Budget presents a unique opportunity to revisit some of the key modernisation programmes, said Shardul S Fadnavis, Partner & Utility transformation leader, PwC India