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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

Budget 2026: What the sodium antimonate duty cut means for the solar sector

Union Budget 2026 removes basic customs duty on sodium antimonate, a specialised chemical used in photovoltaic glass, offering cost relief and competitiveness gains for solar glass manufactures

Budget 2026: What the sodium antimonate duty cut means for the solar sector
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 1:32 PM IST

Budget 2026: Govt allocates ₹600 crore for three dedicated chemical parks

For the first time, the Union Budget provides a dedicated allocation for chemical parks, with ₹600 crore earmarked in the Budget Estimates for 2026-27

Budget 2026: Govt allocates ₹600 crore for three dedicated chemical parks
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 1:32 PM IST

Budget 2026: Centre announces ₹20,000 cr plan to scale carbon capture tech

Union Budget 2026: The Centre will launch a ₹20,000 crore scheme over five years to promote carbon capture technologies across power, steel, cement, refineries and chemical sectors

Budget 2026: Centre announces ₹20,000 cr plan to scale carbon capture tech
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 1:22 PM IST

Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman pegs fiscal deficit at 4.3% of GDP for FY27

FM Nirmala Sitharaman pegged FY27 fiscal deficit at 4.3% of GDP, signalling continued fiscal consolidation, with net tax receipts seen at ₹28.7 trillion and higher tax devolution to states

Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman pegs fiscal deficit at 4.3% of GDP for FY27
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 12:45 PM IST

What are the three kartavyas guiding FM Sitharaman's Budget 2026 vision?

Union Budget 2026: Presenting the Union Budget, FM Nirmala Sitharaman outlined three kartavyas to boost economic growth, and ensure inclusive access to opportunities

What are the three kartavyas guiding FM Sitharaman's Budget 2026 vision?
Updated On : 01 Feb 2026 | 12:14 PM IST