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Budget 2026 driven by “Yuva Shakti”, anchored around three guiding “kartavya”
Feb 1, 2026New Delhi , February 1 (ANI): The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Sunday, laid out an ambitious roadmap aimed at accelerating economic growth, empowering youth, and ensuring inclusive devel......Read More -
Rupee, gold movements being monitored, Budget lays foundation for long-term growth: DEA Secretary
Feb 1, 2026New Delhi , February 1 (ANI): The Centre and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are closely monitoring the movement of the rupee and fluctuations in gold and silver prices, and will take action as required... -
STT hike on F&O aims to put a curb on “speculative” trading options: Arvind Shrivastav, Revenue Secretary
Feb 1, 2026New Delhi , February 1 (ANI): The hike announced in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) during the Union Budget 2026 is only on futures and options (F&O) trades, and the aim is to increase the tax... -
Strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank has moved to third phase, more clarity before end of FY 27: Secretary DIPAM
Feb 1, 2026New Delhi , February 1 (ANI): The strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank has moved to the third phase, which means that now the technical and financial bids will be invited, said Arunish Chawla, Secretary, Department of... -
More focus on monetisation reflects approach to funding infra projects by catalysing private sector participation: Crisil Ratings
Feb 1, 2026New Delhi , February 1 (ANI): The Union Budget 2026-27, presented in Parliament on Sunday, has increased public capital expenditure to Rs 12.2 lakh crore in FY 2026-27, with industry experts saying that the increased outlay... -
Budget announcements boost GIFT City’s attractiveness: MD Sanjay Kaul
Feb 1, 2026Gandhinagar (Gujarat) , February 1 (ANI) The Union Budget's proposals to extend tax exemptions send a strong signal to global investors and significantly strengthen GIFT City's position as an international financial services hub, said Sanjay Kau......Read More -
Aligned with long-term economic goals: Indian Chamber of Commerce on Budget 2026
Feb 1, 2026New Delhi , February 1 (ANI): Senior leaders of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have welcomed the Union Budget 2026, calling it inclusive, forward-looking, and strategically aligned with India's long-term economic goals.Parthiv Neotia, Seni......Read More -
Kerala did not implement previous projects: BJP state chief as Left, Congress criticises no AIIMS, high speed rail in Union Budget
Feb 1, 2026Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) , February 1 (ANI): BJP Kerala President Rajeev Chandrasekhar hailed the Union Budget 2026-27 as "full of substance" while lashing out at the "completely incompetent" Left and the previous Congress governments in the ......Read More -
Air India resumes direct Shanghai-New Delhi flights after nearly six years
Feb 1, 2026Shanghai , February 1 (ANI): The Consulate General of India in Shanghai, under the leadership of Consul General Pratik Mathur, warmly welcomed the resumption of Air India's direct flight services between Shanghai and New Delhi, marking... -
ICEA hails Union Budget 2026 for semiconductor, electronics boost; calls it “a sure win for our nation”
Feb 1, 2026New Delhi , February 1 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam presented the Union Budget 2026 on Sunday. Through the budget, the Union Minister announced the launch of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, with a Rs 40,000...
