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Union Budget 2026 to infuse ₹28,473 crore equity into BSNL in FY27

The Union Budget has proposed a ₹28,473 crore equity infusion into BSNL for FY27, alongside funding for new 4G sites, viability gap support and employee VRS, signalling calibrated backing as operation

Union Budget 2026 to infuse ₹28,473 crore equity into BSNL in FY27
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 4:14 PM IST

Budget 2026-27 LIVE: Union Budget to maintain growth momentum, says FM Sitharaman

Budget 2026 LIVE updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her 9th straight Union Budget in Lok Sabha; catch live updates here

Budget 2026-27 LIVE: Union Budget to maintain growth momentum, says FM Sitharaman
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 4:12 PM IST

Union Budget 2026: From semiconductors to rare-earth hubs, key takeaways

Budget 2026: The Budget lays out new schemes and higher spending on infrastructure, technology, healthcare and jobs, while offering support for industry and students

Union Budget 2026: From semiconductors to rare-earth hubs, key takeaways
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 4:11 PM IST

Budget 2026 lays three-part roadmap to help MSMEs scale: Details here

Compared with last year's Budget, the Union Budget 2026-27 builds on the credit framework while moving decisively towards equity funding, market-linked liquidity, and structured compliance support

Budget 2026 lays three-part roadmap to help MSMEs scale: Details here
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 4:01 PM IST

Budget 2026: SHE Marts aim to turn SHG women into enterprise owners

Union Budget 2026 plan links SHG products, retail markets and easier finance for women-led businesses

Budget 2026: SHE Marts aim to turn SHG women into enterprise owners
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 3:54 PM IST

Telecom sector revenues pegged at ₹1.17 trillion in FY27 Budget estimates

Budget estimates project telecom sector revenues at ₹1.17 trillion in FY27, lower than revised FY26 levels, reflecting spectrum equity conversions and capped AGR payments despite expected auction and

Telecom sector revenues pegged at ₹1.17 trillion in FY27 Budget estimates
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 3:51 PM IST

Budget 2026 highlights: A look at key numbers announced by FM Sitharaman

From SME funding and services-led growth to tax tweaks and tourism, Nirmala Sitharaman's record ninth Budget signalled where public spending and policy are headed in FY27

Budget 2026 highlights: A look at key numbers announced by FM Sitharaman
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 3:51 PM IST

Union Budget 2026: What's cheaper, what's costlier for consumers, industry?

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said customs duty exemptions in Union Budget 2026 aim to simplify tax rates, support domestic manufacturing, boost exports and remove redundant exemptions

Union Budget 2026: What's cheaper, what's costlier for consumers, industry?
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 3:46 PM IST

Budget 2026-27: Manufacturing gets a boost; check sector-wise allocations

Several manufacturing-focused schemes received fresh allocations and enhancements in Budget 2026

Budget 2026-27: Manufacturing gets a boost; check sector-wise allocations
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 3:36 PM IST

Budget 2026 provides certainty amid global turmoil, says India Inc

Industry leaders say the Union Budget 2026-27 reinforces India's image as a stable economy, offering policy certainty, continuity and long-term growth signals at a time of heightened global volatility

Budget 2026 provides certainty amid global turmoil, says India Inc
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 3:33 PM IST

Budget 2026: Accident victims to get full claim amt without tax deductions

Union Budget 2026 on compensation: The change, once enacted, will ensure accident victims receive the full interest awarded on compensation without tax deductions

Budget 2026: Accident victims to get full claim amt without tax deductions
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 3:32 PM IST

India to benefit from 'ripple effects' of measures in 2026 Budget: FM

Sitharaman said that the focus will be on tier-2 and tier-3 cities so that growth is not limited to big metros

India to benefit from 'ripple effects' of measures in 2026 Budget: FM
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 3:31 PM IST

Budget 2026 proposes seven high-speed rail corridors linking growth cities

Budget 2026 outlines seven high-speed rail corridors linking cities such as Mumbai-Pune and Delhi-Varanasi, aiming to cut travel time, reduce carbon emissions and support balanced regional development

Budget 2026 proposes seven high-speed rail corridors linking growth cities
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 3:23 PM IST

Union Budget 2026: Zero customs duty for nuclear power imports till 2035

The Union Budget presented by Nirmala Sitharaman removes a key cost barrier for nuclear projects as India prepares for a major capacity expansion and opens the sector to private participation

Union Budget 2026: Zero customs duty for nuclear power imports till 2035
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 3:21 PM IST

Budget 2026: Tax relief for landowners affected by compulsory acquisition

Land acquired by government? Your compensation may now be tax-free

Budget 2026: Tax relief for landowners affected by compulsory acquisition
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 3:21 PM IST

Budget 2026 'tactical', not a 'breakthrough', says Moody's Ratings

The economy is seen growing at 7.4 per cent in ‌the current financial year, with ​inflation likely to be near 2 per cent

Budget 2026 'tactical', not a 'breakthrough', says Moody's Ratings
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 3:18 PM IST

Budget 2026 allocates ₹1,102 crore for ministers, PMO and state hospitality

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has been allocated ₹73.52 crore for the coming fiscal against the allocation of ₹68 crore in 2025-26 for meeting administrative expenses of the high office

Budget 2026 allocates ₹1,102 crore for ministers, PMO and state hospitality
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 3:16 PM IST

Budget makes tax compliance easier, gives relief in penalties and timelines

Budget signals a shift toward a less adversarial tax regime by extending return-filing deadlines to March, halving the mandatory litigation deposit to 10%, and decriminalising minor procedural lapses

Budget makes tax compliance easier, gives relief in penalties and timelines
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 3:06 PM IST

Centre to borrow record ₹17.2 trillion in FY27, bond supply tops estimates

The net borrowing will rise to ₹11.73 trillion next fiscal ​from ₹11.33 trillion for the current fiscal, according to the budget. India's fiscal year runs April through March

Centre to borrow record ₹17.2 trillion in FY27, bond supply tops estimates
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 3:06 PM IST

Customs duty exemptions extended for lithium-ion cells, critical minerals

For biogas blended CNG, she said, 'I propose to exclude the entire value of biogas while calculating the central excise duty payable on biogas blended CNG'

Customs duty exemptions extended for lithium-ion cells, critical minerals
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 3:05 PM IST