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The after-Budget playbook: The six-month rocket fuel for market gains

In contrast, one- and three-month returns have been relatively flat, with the Nifty delivering average gains of just 0.1 per cent and 1.7 per cent, respectively, over the past decade

STT collection estimates: Building castles in the air on shifting sands

To secure fiscal targets, sustaining STT growth remains a high-wire act in a windy market

Budget 2025: More push for private funding in power infrastructure

Centre lures states with higher borrowing limit, brings back focus on privatisation of distribution companies

Boost for agriculture: Budget proposals will help farmers and consumers

In terms of Budget allocation, agriculture and its allied sectors have seen a healthy jump of about 22 per cent to about Rs 1.71 trillion

Ulips post-Budget: Assess suitability, examine costs before investing

Investors prioritising liquidity and flexibility should stick to a term plan-MF combo

Manmohan Singh, a gentle giant with vision and commitment to change

Singh also had his pre-proposed ideas; what was in the textbook or his experience. But he opened the door; because he had an openness of thought, driven by his commitment to change

The nuclear option: Budget bets big on nuclear power, but questions remain

Budget bets big on nuclear power but questions remain

Reduced FY26 outlay for P2M promotion concerns industry, say experts

Incentives to promote such digital payments slashed for 2nd year straight

Over 90% taxpayers may shift to new tax regime with Budget changes: CBDT

FM also altered tax slabs for people earning above this threshold to help save up to Rs 1.1 lakh in taxes for those with income up to Rs 25 lakh in a year, according to the Budget documents

Budget muted on UPI, RuPay debit card incentives; sops down by 78%

The Budget earmarked Rs 437 crore to promote such transactions in financial year 2026 (FY26), compared to Rs 2,000 crore allocated the year before

Budget measures on AI, startups, GCCs to drive growth, says tech experts

The focus on Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in Tier-2 cities will further unlock AI-powered digital services, fostering regional innovation and new employment opportunities at scale

Mansukh Mandaviya praises Budget's social security steps for gig workers

Lauding the decision, Mandaviya, hailed the government's commitment to ensuring the well-being of over one crore gig workers across the country

Budget 2025: How 100% FDI will benefit the Indian insurance industry

The government seeks to fully unlock the potential of India's insurance industry, and has announced opening up of the sector to 100 per cent FDI

Budget 2025 LIVE: FM bets on tax cuts to spur growth; Oppn calls it 'election package for Bihar'

Union budget 2025-26 Live Updates: Modi govt has made some big announcements including changes in the new tax regime with taxpayers not having to pay any income tax on earnings up to Rs 12 lpa

Budget 2025-26 allocates Rs 2,500 crore for plug-and-play industrial parks

According to the Budget documents, the allocation for the department has been increased by 64 per cent to Rs 13,145.06 crore for 2025-26 from the revised estimate of Rs 8,011 crore in 2024-25

Budget is by the people, for the people, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

The finance minister said the prime minister meets and listens to the voice of people from different sectors and industry leaders and responds to their needs

Budget a watershed moment in India's clean energy transition: Experts

The landmark Rs 20,000 crore investment in private-sector R&D for emerging technologies signals a transformative shift in building a sustainable critical minerals ecosystem, Verma said

Budget: Allocation for export promotion schemes dips 17% to Rs 2,250 cr

Further to this announcement, the Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana (PMCSPY) has been finalized and approved for the implementation in 2024-25 and 2025-26

Budget 2025: Focused on fiscal discipline, growth, and tax relief

Overall, the government has taken a disciplined approach in this Budget, keeping long-term benefits in mind

I-T relief fuels consumption Budget: FM focuses on agri, MSMEs, exports

FM Sitharaman targets FY26 fiscal deficit at 4.4% of GDP