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Assam FM Ajanta Neog presents ₹62,295 crore interim budget for FY27

Assam Finance Minister Ajanta Neog on Tuesday presented a Rs 62,294.78 crore interim budget for the financial year 2026-27, ahead of the assembly elections due in a couple of months. Tabling her last budget before the state goes into polls, Neog said Assam is, at present, the fastest-growing state in India as per the RBI data. "I seek a vote on account on the demands for grants for the initial months of the financial year 2026-27, amounting to Rs 62,29,478.30 lakh to enable the government to carry on with its normal services pending full budget," she said. In her 33-page budget speech, Neog said Assam is poised to become a Rs 10 lakh crore economy by 2028, ahead of the state's own 2030 target for the same. "At constant prices, the state's Gross State Domestic Product expanded by 45 per cent between FY 2019-20 and FY 2024-25, significantly outperforming the national growth average of 29 per cent," she added. The finance minister said Assam's per capita income has more than doubled

J&K CM presents budget, focuses on inclusive growth, fiscal prudence

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday presented the Budget for 2026-2027 in the Legislative Assembly, and said the financial plan aims to lay a strong foundation for sustainable growth, social harmony, and economic prosperity in the Union Territory. He said his government is committed to transforming the Union Territory into a modern, progressive and economically vibrant region by promoting investment, innovation and participatory governance. "With deep humility and unwavering resolve, I rise today to present my second Budget as Finance Minister. It is a privilege to be entrusted with the responsibility of shaping the financial future of our land," Abdullah said while presenting the Budget. Describing the Budget as a roadmap for development, he said, "This Budget is not merely a ledger of figures, it is a fiscal compass charting our path towards a brighter horizon. It lays strong foundations for enduring economic growth, social harmony and sustainable prosperity.

Datanomics: Kerala becomes first state to unveil 'Elderly Budget'

Though hailed as a first-of-its-kind initiative, nearly two-thirds of Kerala's elderly budget for FY27 goes towards pensions the state is obligated to pay

West Bengal widens social sector schemes ambit ahead of Assembly poll

Vote-on-account boosts Lakshmir Bhandar payouts, expands welfare coverage and raises social sector spending as West Bengal heads into election season

Union Budget 2026: 10 big income tax changes for taxpayers | Tax slab | TCS | STT hike | Revised ITR

Budget 2026 does not change income tax slabs, but it redraws the rules of the game.

Union Budget 2026 explained: Key highlights of the Budget you must know | Income Tax slab

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026 in Parliament today. In her ninth consecutive Budget, she outlined a growth-focused roadmap anchored in higher public spending

Budget 2026: President Murmu offers ‘dahi-cheeni’ to FM Sitharaman ahead of Budget speech

Budget 2026: President Murmu offers ‘dahi-cheeni’ to FM Sitharaman ahead of Budget speech

Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman announces a scheme for rare earth permanent magnets

Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman announces a scheme for rare earth permanent magnets

Budget 2026: What to read after FM Sitharaman's address and why it matters

This year's Union Budget speech is expected to focus on continuity and long-term goals rather than major surprises

Budget 2026 watchlist: Key stocks analysts are tracking before February 1

With Union Budget 2026 just days away, investors are scanning for sectors and stocks that could benefit from policy signals on capex, defence, agriculture, and consumption.

Economic Survey 2025–26 decoded | AK Bhattacharya

What does the Economic Survey 2025–26 really say about India’s economy?

Budget 2026: What small investors should really track — beyond the speech | Budget expectations

As India heads into Union Budget 2026, markets are bracing for continuity, not shock value. For small investors, this Budget isn’t about a one-day rally; it’s about signals that shape returns

Budget 2026-27: Govt bond market may face ₹30.5 trillion supply test

Budget 2026-27 faces a ₹30.5 trillion bond supply as higher state borrowing adds pressure, likely keeping government bond yields elevated despite easing inflation

Niti vs niyat in farm policy: Agri loan authority should be part of Budget

Without a credible opposition or a coherent farm strategy, India's agricultural policy risks drifting into populism, fiscal stress and long-term rural distress

What is tax buoyancy and how does it shape the Budget? | Union Budget 2026

In this episode of Budget Basics, we decode tax buoyancy, a small term with big budget impact. What does it really mean? Why does the government track it so closely? And why should you care?

Budget 2026-27: New playbook for trade, Customs reforms needed

A high-level committee should be set up to review India's trade and Customs regulations, and undertake economic impact analyses of trade agreements

Budget 2026-27: Here are the key challenges for India's green push

Renewable energy developers flag transmission bottlenecks, weak DISCOM finances and high borrowing costs, seeking Budget support for grids, storage and cheaper green finance

Orient Electric Q3FY26 results: Net profit declines 4.4% to ₹26 crore

Orient Electric Ltd on Thursday reported a decline of 4.37 per cent at Rs 25.98 crore for the December quarter of FY26. It had posted a net profit of Rs 27.17 crore in the October-December quarter of the previous year, according to a regulatory filing from the CKA Birla group firm Orient Electric Ltd (OEL). However, its revenue from operations rose 11 per cent to Rs 906.45 crore in the December quarter of FY26 from Rs 816.82 crore in the corresponding period last fiscal. Its revenue from Electrical Consumer Durables increased 12.6 per cent to Rs 646.72 crore in Q3 FY26 as against Rs 574.33 crore a year ago. OEL's revenue from Lighting & Switchgear stood at Rs 259.73 crore, up 7.1 per cent. Total expenses of OEL were at Rs 864.42 crore, up 10.55 per cent in the December quarter. OCL's total income, which includes other income, was at Rs 908 crore, up 11 per cent. Meanwhile, in a separate filing, OEL informed its board in a meeting held on Thursday also approved an Interim Dividen

Railways likely to see 2-4% increase in FY27 outlay, may get ₹2.7 trillion

The Union Budget may allocate ₹2.7-2.75 trillion to railways in FY27, a modest hike as the government sustains capex momentum and shifts focus to quality and capacity upgrades

Budget 2026-27: Key challenges and growth drivers in manufacturing sector

Rising costs, AI-led disruption and skill gaps challenge manufacturers, prompting industry calls for labour code rollout, digital skilling and stronger logistics support