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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'

CIC, Public Enterprises Selection Board get ₹39.14 allocation in Budget

The Budget Estimate for the CIC and PESB in 2025-26 was higher at ₹42.49 crore

India expects record ₹3.16 trn dividend from RBI, state-run firms in FY27

The funds would be crucial for the government to meet its spending needs while keeping the fiscal deficit within 4.3 per cent of gross domestic product

Budget places infra at heart of journey towards 'Viksit Bharat': Gadkari

He said the Budget for 2026-27 outlines a decisive roadmap centred on farmers, youth, and MSMEs

Budget 2026: Biopharma Shakti plan aims to make India a biologics hub

Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveils Biopharma Shakti, a ₹10,000 crore, five-year plan to boost domestic biologics, biosimilars, clinical trials and regulatory capacity

Budget 2026 lays roadmap for building developed India by 2047: Amit Shah

Shah said the Budget demonstrates that the vision of an "Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat" is not merely a slogan but a firm resolve of the government

Sri Lanka vs England 2nd T20: Match preview, toss timings, streaming

Hosts Sri Lanka will look for a strong comeback to keep the series alive after losing the first T20I by 11 runs

Buyback proceeds for all shareholders to be taxed as capital gains: FM

She also said the government has proposed a joint panel of Corporate Affairs Ministry and CBDT for incorporation of income computation and disclosure standards

Budget 2026: Centre allocates ₹1.4 trillion to states, keeps 41% share

The 15th Finance Commission recommended a share of states in the central taxes to be 41 per cent, and the 16th Finance Commission has retained the vertical share of devolution

PSU banks reel after Budget 2026; shares fall up to 7%: Here's why

All the PSU Bank index constituents were trading lower, with Bank of India, Bank Maharashtra, Indian Bank, Bank of Baroda, and Union Bank of India falling in the range of 3 to 7 per cent

Budget 2026 aims to reduce fiscal deficit, boost capex and growth: PM Modi

PM Modi says Union Budget 2026 focuses on fiscal discipline, inflation control and high capital spending, while backing reforms, MSMEs and tourism to drive growth and achieving 'Viksit Bharat' goals

Nifty IT jumps 3.5% from day's low; TCS, Infy, Wipro shine on Budget boost

Budget 2026 has proposed a tax holiday till 2047 for IT companies providing cloud services using India-based data centres.

Shopping abroad or online? Budget 2026 cuts customs duty burden by half

How the customs duty cut will impact your overseas purchases

Anant Raj stock price soars 14% on heavy volumes in weak market; here's why

As India emerges as a global hub for data centre expansion, driven by rapid data consumption and adoption of cloud reforms, Anant Raj is well-positioned to capitalise on the emerging opportunities.

Sitharaman proposes Infra Risk Guarantee Fund to boost private investment

The government will now focus on Tier-II and Tier-III cities, and even temple-towns, which need modern infrastructure and basic amenities, said FM Sitharaman

No allocation for Chabahar project in Budget amid US' sanctions on Iran

India is a major partner in development of the Chabahar port and in the last few years, New Delhi has been making an annual outlay of ₹100 cr to the mega connectivity project

Budget 2026 changes SGB tax rules, ends blanket capital gains exemption

When SGB capital gains will remain tax-free under new Budget rules

Budget 2026 brings tax relief, investment flexibility for overseas Indians

From lower TCS on foreign travel to easier equity access and property sale relief, Budget 2026 brings a clutch of changes for NRIs and overseas Indians

Why did One 97 Communications, operator of Paytm jump 10% post Budget?

According to the Budget document, the allocation to be disbursed among banks and fintechs in FY26 has been revised to ₹2,196 crore

ITC, SBI Card, IEX: 20 of BSE 500 stocks hit 52-week lows post Budget 2026

ACC, IRCTC, IREDA, Akzo Nobel India, Emami, KPIT Technologies and Premier Energies also hit 52-week lows in the intraday trade on February 1