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Budget 2026: Sitharaman did not address key concerns, says P Chidambaram

Chidambaram, who has served as the finance minister four times, said the Budget failed "the test of economic strategy and economic statesmanship"

Budget 2026: Sitharaman did not address key concerns, says P Chidambaram
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 6:10 PM IST

Budget 2026: PM Internship Scheme outlay down over 50% from BE FY26

The PM Internship Scheme had been allocated ₹10,831 crore in the Budget Estimates for 2025-26, but this was later slashed by about 95 per cent to ₹526 crore in the Revised Estimates

Budget 2026: PM Internship Scheme outlay down over 50% from BE FY26
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 5:59 PM IST

Budget tax change weighs on dividend, MF investments made on borrowed money

Withdrawal of interest deductions on borrowed investment funds is set to increase tax costs for leveraged HNIs and corporate treasuries

Budget tax change weighs on dividend, MF investments made on borrowed money
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 5:12 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 | 5:02 PM IST

Union Budget 2026: Where does the rupee come from and where does it go?

The central government raises its money from a mix of taxes, borrowings, and other receipts, while it is spent on states, interest payments and pensions

Union Budget 2026: Where does the rupee come from and where does it go?
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 4:50 PM IST

Sitharaman announces various customs duty exemptions in 2026 Budget

The exemptions are aimed at simplifying tax rates, supporting domestic manufacturing, boosting exports, and removing old duty exemptions that are no longer needed

Sitharaman announces various customs duty exemptions in 2026 Budget
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 4:48 PM IST

How Trump tariffs shaped FM Sitharaman's manufacturing push in Budget 2026

With US tariffs hitting Indian exports, Budget 2026-27 doubles down on manufacturing, capex and targeted relief for tariff-hit sectors

How Trump tariffs shaped FM Sitharaman's manufacturing push in Budget 2026
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 4:43 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 | 4:35 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

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 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

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: Biopharma Shakti plan aims to make India a biologics hub
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 2:58 PM IST

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

Budget 2026 aims to reduce fiscal deficit, boost capex and growth: PM Modi
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 2:42 PM IST

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

Budget 2026 brings tax relief, investment flexibility for overseas Indians
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 2:30 PM IST

Budget 2026 keeps infra at core, raises capital spending to ₹12.2 trillion

Union Budget 2026 scales up capital spending to ₹12.2 trillion, keeping infrastructure at the centre of growth while signalling continued commitment to fiscal consolidation

Budget 2026 keeps infra at core, raises capital spending to ₹12.2 trillion
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 2:06 PM IST

Budget 2026 relief: Lower TCS on foreign education, medical travel

Union Budgeet 2026: Lower TCS rates under LRS aim to ease upfront tax costs for overseas education, medical treatment and travel spending

Budget 2026 relief: Lower TCS on foreign education, medical travel
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 1:59 PM IST

Budget 2026-27: Govt sets up panel to study AI impact on services sector

Union Budget 2026: The Centre plans a high-powered panel to assess how AI is changing services, employment and skills, while aiming to raise India's global share in services to 10% by 2047

Budget 2026-27: Govt sets up panel to study AI impact on services sector
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 1:45 PM IST

Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman keeps LTCG tax rates unchanged for FY27

The Union Budget 2026 keeps long-term capital gains tax rates unchanged, while buyback proceeds will be taxed as capital gains; securities transaction tax on commodities futures has been increased

Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman keeps LTCG tax rates unchanged for FY27
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 1:39 PM IST