Page 437 - Budget 2026 News
For every Re in govt kitty, 24 paise to come from borrowing
The government's dependence on debt has come down from 27 paise in the previous Budget to 24 paise in the coming year
 "For every Re in govt kitty, 24 paise to come from borrowing")
FDI in realty, tax sops for REITs to boost housing segment: Experts
They welcomed the step to incentivise REITs and granting pass through status for taxation
 "FDI in realty, tax sops for REITs to boost housing segment: Experts")
Duty relief a plus for energy sector, but no big-ticket moves
Lack of sops reflects in performance of oil and gas index, which closed 0.05% up on BSE
 "Duty relief a plus for energy sector, but no big-ticket moves")
Budget is 'sanjeevani' for moribund economy: PM
He added that the Budget converts hopes and aspirations of the people into trust
 "Budget is 'sanjeevani' for moribund economy: PM")
Telangana CM expresses dissatisfaction over budget
He said that apart from a horticultural university, no other project has been given to Telangana
 "Telangana CM expresses dissatisfaction over budget")
Budget 'anti-poor' and a 'disappointment': Cong leads opp fire
Despite raising expectations, the budget has turned out to be a "missed opportunity" for BJP: Opposition parties
FM announces 11.4% hike for Civil Aviation Ministry
Hike allocation is raised to Rs 9,474 crore in the budget
 "FM announces 11.4% hike for Civil Aviation Ministry")
Budget credit positive, but implementation is the key: Fitch
The rating agency stopped short of making any pronouncement on sovereign rating side
 "Budget credit positive, but implementation is the key: Fitch")
PPP is new mantra for infra in Jaitley's maiden budget
An institution to provide support to mainstreaming PPPs called 3P India will be set up with a corpus of Rs 500 crores: FM
 "PPP is new mantra for infra in Jaitley's maiden budget")
Budget: Samajwadi Party terms Budget pro-capitalist
Party says Budget had dashed the expectations of 'acche din' of millions of people
 "Budget: Samajwadi Party terms Budget pro-capitalist")
Some relief in your monthly budget
Soaps, deodorants could become cheaper; aerated drinks could cost more
 "Some relief in your monthly budget")
Budget sets tone for higher growth trajectory, job creation: India Inc
They added that it attracted much-needed investments for an economy grappling with multiple challenges
 "Budget sets tone for higher growth trajectory, job creation: India Inc")
Govt proposes tax incentives for REITs, InvITs
The new investment products can be listed on stock exchanges
 "Govt proposes tax incentives for REITs, InvITs")
Increasing FDI cap to 49% in insurance will boost capital inflow: Experts
The decision will help the new entrants who are cash-starved and struggling for growth
 "Increasing FDI cap to 49% in insurance will boost capital inflow: Experts")
Budget will help capital investment in farming: Nabard
The rural development lender termed the budget as 'very positive and timely'
 "Budget will help capital investment in farming: Nabard")
Govt to raise long-term capital gains tax on debt MF to 20%
The raise will bring parity with banks and other debt instruments
 "Govt to raise long-term capital gains tax on debt MF to 20%")
Mamata calls budget missionless, actionless'
She dubs Modi regime as a 'government of the FDI, by the FDI and for the FDI'
 "Mamata calls budget missionless, actionless'")
Rs 500 cr for creation of 5 tourist circuits
FM also announced the launching of National Heritage city Development and Augmentation Yojana
 "Rs 500 cr for creation of 5 tourist circuits")
Govt proposes to resolve current impasse in mining sector
He also proposed to revise royalty rates on minerals
 "Govt proposes to resolve current impasse in mining sector")
Govt to clear highways sector from maze of clearances: FM
During CFY (current financial year) a target of NH construction of 8500 km will be achieved: Jaitley
 "Govt to clear highways sector from maze of clearances: FM")