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Centre must push prudent state spending to improve general-govt debt levels
Centre must encourage prudent spending by state governments to improve general-government debt levels
 "Centre must push prudent state spending to improve general-govt debt levels")
IDBI Bank extends rally, stock up 4%; analyst predicts further 18% upside
IDBI Bank stock has gained 13 per cent in February so far after the Union Budget rekindled hopes of disinvestment. Bonanza technical analyst expects the stock to target ₹125 - ₹130 in the near-term.
 "IDBI Bank extends rally, stock up 4%; analyst predicts further 18% upside")
We framed this Budget on a larger plank, not based on any one incident: FM
The India-US trade deal, had it come a little earlier, would not have made the Union Budget any different, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said
 "We framed this Budget on a larger plank, not based on any one incident: FM")
A season for textiles, from Union Budget to biggest India Art Fair so far
As textiles return to the policy spotlight, India Art Fair reflects this moment, exploring fabric and fibre as living archives of labour, identity, and cultural memory
 "A season for textiles, from Union Budget to biggest India Art Fair so far")
India's cities need mobility reform, not just infrastructure spending
The Budget puts cities at the heart of growth, but without fixing buses, walking and last-mile links, India's urban mobility crisis will keep choking productivity
 "India's cities need mobility reform, not just infrastructure spending")
2019 to 2026: Of Sitharaman's saris, weaves and the fiscal fine print
Each drape, border and weave has echoed the fiscal moment-tight seams in lean years, bolder colours in recovery, steadier textures as India's economic story unfolded, measured carefully in six yards
 "2019 to 2026: Of Sitharaman's saris, weaves and the fiscal fine print")
Budget sends mixed signals on PLI push across key manufacturing sectors
Allocations for 2026-27 across 14 sectors reveal clear winners and laggards
 "Budget sends mixed signals on PLI push across key manufacturing sectors")
Container scheme to attract ₹1 trillion investments, says Sonowal
Container support scheme will lead to capacity equal to 10% of global demand
 "Container scheme to attract ₹1 trillion investments, says Sonowal")
US tariffs not the only factor for Customs duty changes: CBIC chairman
CBIC Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi explains the Budget's calibrated customs duty exemptions, SEZ flexibility and tariff reforms amid global trade headwinds
 "US tariffs not the only factor for Customs duty changes: CBIC chairman")
India's trade breakthroughs must shift focus now to execution and reform
The 'mother of all trade deals', the Indo-US thaw, and a sensible Budget signal the beginning of the implementation phase
 "India's trade breakthroughs must shift focus now to execution and reform")
CM Mohan Yadav praises Union Budget; MP Budget to be presented on Feb 18
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav says Union Budget 2026-27 will boost infrastructure and investment; state Budget will be presented on February 18
 "CM Mohan Yadav praises Union Budget; MP Budget to be presented on Feb 18")
India’s growth strategy: How Budget 2026 keeps manufacturing in focus | Union Budget 2026 highlights
The Union Budget 2026–27 places manufacturing firmly at the heart of India’s growth strategy.
 "India’s growth strategy: How Budget 2026 keeps manufacturing in focus | Union Budget 2026 highlights")
Budget 2026 impact: Focus is on healthy, skilled and empowered Indians
The budget reflects clarity, optimism, and a results-oriented approach aimed at fostering transparency and citizen engagement
 "Budget 2026 impact: Focus is on healthy, skilled and empowered Indians")
Indirect Taxes: Growth engine for India charged up for an uncertain world
The Budget meets industry expectations by simplifying tariff structures, boosting domestic manufacturing through duty corrections, and leveraging AI to automate trade processes for high-growth economy
 "Indirect Taxes: Growth engine for India charged up for an uncertain world")
Timing of the STT hike could have been better: Jyotivardhan Jaipuria
The futures and options market had seen a lot of speculative activity, and to that extent, the effort of the government to reduce volumes in that space is understandable, says Jaipuria
 "Timing of the STT hike could have been better: Jyotivardhan Jaipuria")
Union Budget 2026-27: Centre tops up RDI fund with ₹20,000 crore
The Centre has doubled down on its research and innovation push, adding Rs 20,000 crore to the RDI fund as officials aim to appoint more fund managers and speed up investments
 "Union Budget 2026-27: Centre tops up RDI fund with ₹20,000 crore")
Why revised estimates for FY26 showed an increased food subsidy
Higher food subsidy in FY26 RE reflects Budget support for OMSS rice sales and ethanol blending, easing FCI's borrowing burden beyond PMGKAY costs
 "Why revised estimates for FY26 showed an increased food subsidy")
Budget 2026-27: A blueprint for institutional maturity in India's growth
For the private sector, the real story lies in the de-risking of the Indian investment landscape
 "Budget 2026-27: A blueprint for institutional maturity in India's growth")
Budget 2026: State-run upstream players may lower spending for FY27
The capital expenditure of ONGC, country's largest oil and gas exploration player, is seen declining over six per cent to Rs 30,000 crore in FY27
 "Budget 2026: State-run upstream players may lower spending for FY27")
Union Budget 2026-27: Centre lowers funding for major export schemes
Export incentive allocations have been pared back in Budget 2026-27, with sharp cuts to RoDTEP and RoSCTL even as exporters face geopolitical risks and higher US tariffs
 "Union Budget 2026-27: Centre lowers funding for major export schemes")