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Why Defence Budget 2026 is key for India's security needs

As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, all eyes are on India’s defence budget and security spending. This video breaks down the Defence Budget using charts and data, explaining defence

Parliament's Budget session begins on Wednesday; pending Bills listed

Opposition parties demand discussion on SIR, MGNREGA

Sensex's worst 1-month pre-Budget run since 2016 signals weak optimism

Market watchers expect capital market reforms to reverse FPI flows

Stakeholders seek further tax reforms, higher standard deduction in Budget

With many income tax incentives already expired or approaching sunset, 34% of respondents said they expected the government to bring back a manufacturing-linked lower tax rate regime

Budget 2026 Outllook: The 16th Finance Commission and fiscal consolidation

An examination of Finance Commission awards from the 11th to the 15th shows that transfers to states have not materially strained the Centre's finances, even during periods of higher devolution

Budget 2026: What insurance and healthcare are batting for this year

As India heads into Union Budget 2026, two things sit at the heart of everyday anxiety: medical bills and insurance cover. This deep-dive breaks down what the government may change

FM attends halwa ceremony, marking final stage of Budget preparation

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday participated in a traditional 'halwa' ceremony, marking the final stage for the preparation of the Union Budget 2026-27, to be unveiled on February 1 in the Lok Sabha. The ceremony took place at the North Block on Raisina Hill, the old address of the Finance Ministry, as the new premises at the Kartyava Bhawan-I do not have a printing press. The Finance Minister and most of her team were shifted from the iconic and majestic North Block to the modern central secretariat office housed in Kartavya Bhawan in September 2025. The ceremony is a customary ritual in which traditional dessert 'halwa' is prepared and served to officials and staff members of the finance ministry who are involved in the preparation of the budget. The 'Halwa ceremony' precedes the 'lock-in' of the officials involved in preparation of the Union Budget, an official statement said. Maintaining the tradition, it was organised in the basement of North Block, which was .

Union Budget 2026: What is disinvestment and why it matters in the Budget 2026 | Budget expectations

The government needs money. But does it always have to raise taxes? In this episode of Budget Basics, we break down disinvestment, what it really means, how it works inside the Union Budget,

Interest payments: The biggest silent drain on the Budget

In Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman faces an uphill task as interest payments now take up nearly one-fourth of the Union Budget and more than one-third of government revenue.

Centre convenes all-party meeting ahead of Budget session: Top agenda

The meeting is aimed at ensuring the smooth functioning of Parliament and managing issues that are expected to arise during the session

Budget should push capital expenditure materially: Aditi Nayar, ICRA

The GoI had already provided relief on the personal income tax front in the Union Budget for FY2026, with the revenue foregone on account of this pegged at ₹1.0 trillion

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

M Nagaraju to V Anantha Nageswaran: Meet Sitharaman's team for Budget FY27

As Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present her ninth Budget, a new team of top bureaucrats and economists will shape India's FY27 fiscal and reform roadmap

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?

Tax Buoyancy decoded: What the numbers say before Budget 2026

Why does economic growth matter more than new taxes in Budget 2026? This video explains tax buoyancy and how tax revenue grows with GDP, using Budget data from FY19 to FY26. It breaks down key numbers

Policy continuity, EV push key for auto sector in Budget: Skoda India CEO

Policy continuity, infrastructure growth and a stronger electric vehicle ecosystem in the upcoming Union Budget will be critical for sustaining momentum in the automotive sector, according to Skoda Auto Volkswagen India MD and CEO Piyush Arora. The Pune-based brand, which manages the Indian operations of six brands, Skoda, Volkswagen, Audi, Bentley, Lamborghini and Porsche, also emphasised the importance of customs reforms and bilateral trade agreements to support global integration. In an interaction with PTI, Arora said the GST reforms introduced last year led to the revival of the domestic passenger vehicle industry. "And from that point of view, if there are some important duties in the electric (vehicle) space that can be addressed (in the Budget) going forward, it would help... Continuity is extremely important for our sector, along with further focus on infrastructure growth and building up the EV ecosystem," he said. Besides, customs tax reforms would help multinational ...

Budget 2026: Why old income tax regime still appeals to salaried taxpayers

As the Finance Minister readies Budget 2026, salaried taxpayers remain split on whether lower rates can truly replace deductions

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

Ahead of Union Budget, industry seeks scrapping of Customs SVB

Ahead of Budget 2026-27, industry urges scrapping Customs SVB, proposing risk-based post-clearance audits to cut delays and compliance costs