Page 4 - Budget 2026 News

Budget 2026-27: 61% of labour ministry's record FY26 outlay unspent

Even as the labour ministry received its highest-ever allocation in Budget 2026-27, revised estimates show a majority of funds remained unutilised, largely due to low spending on central schemes

Budget 2026: State-run upstream players may lower spending for FY27

The capital expenditure of ONGC, country's largest oil and gas exploration player, is seen declining over six per cent to Rs 30,000 crore in FY27

Balance sheets show good capex rise in some companies: DEA secretary

On the SME fund, DEA Secy Anuradha Thakur says the ₹500-crore allocation signals commitment to a separate fund, clearly targeting SMEs distinctly from MSMEs

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

Budget 2026-27: Power sector units plan ₹1 trillion investment in FY27

The accumulated losses of discoms stood at Rs 6.47 lakh crore and total borrowings at Rs 7.26 lakh crore at the end of FY25

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

Union Budget 2026-27: Centre lowers funding for major export schemes

Export incentive allocations have been pared back in Budget 2026-27, with sharp cuts to RoDTEP and RoSCTL even as exporters face geopolitical risks and higher US tariffs

Budget 2026 announcements expected to give indirect boost to realty sector

Industry executives say the Budget's focus on data centres, city economic regions and infrastructure funding for tier 2 and 3 cities could spur demand across industrial, warehousing, office and reside

STT hike clouds trading volume growth outlook and revenue targets

Last year, the government had projected a record Rs 78,000 crore in STT collections for the ongoing fiscal, a figure that has since been cut by 18 per cent amid a sharp decline in trading volumes

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

The recovery: Sensex, Nifty rally 1% after Union Budget-day selloff

Both indices post their best single-day gains since November 26, 2025

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

Railways get record Budget support for projects across states: Vaishnaw

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced budgetary support of ₹2.78 trillion and a total capital expenditure of ₹2.93 trillion for the Railways

Budget 2026: The twin arcs of progress shaping India's growth path

The proposals announced on Sunday imply a dual approach: A strategic arc that will continue to pave the path for faster potential growth, and a tactical arc of facilitations and reliefs

Budget 2026 is a forward-looking roadmap for India's growth: Paresh Maity

Medical tourism has been given a fillip, as has education by way of setting up educational institutions

Budget 2026: Focus on rare earths, tech need of the hour, says Manu Chandra

I don't see a major push in expanding export markets in this Budget

Union Budget 2026-27: Strengthening India's long-term growth engines

From a capital markets perspective, the Budget's proposals to deepen the corporate bond market clearly stand out

Budget 2026 to promote handloom and empower weavers, says Sunil Sethi

The focus on sustainable fibres like silk, jute, and manmade recycled fibres ensures that Indian fashion remains ethical

Budget 2026: TCS cut may ease pockets of students eyeing foreign education

Lower TCS means less cash blocked upfront for medical spends and travel as well, say tax experts