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FM Sitharaman launches India’s Semiconductor Mission 2.0 with Rs 40,000 cr outlay
Feb 1, 2026New Delhi , February 1 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the launch of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, with a Rs 40,000 crore outlay, aiming to boost the country's semiconductor ecosystem. This initiative... -
Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman proposes key components to promote labour intensive textile sector
Feb 1, 2026New Delhi , February 1 (ANI): For the labour-intensive textile sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed an integrated programme with key components. The Minister emphasised that the first pillar of her plan, the National Fibre Scheme......Read More -
Finance Minister proposes to introduce dedicated SME growth fund worth Rs 10,000 crore
Feb 1, 2026New Delhi , February 1 (ANI): The Finance Minister of India, Niramala Sitharaman, has proposed to introduce a dedicated 10,000 crores SME growth fund to create future jobs, incentivising enterprises based on select criteria. She stated... -
Union Budget 2026-27: FM Sitharaman raises capital expenditure for FY27 by about 9% to Rs 12.2 lakh crore
Feb 1, 2026New Delhi , February 1 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced an increase of about 9 per cent in capital expenditure for the coming financial year, raising the allocation to Rs 12.2 lakh... -
“Rare earth corridors to promote mining, research, manufacturing”: FM Sitharaman
Feb 1, 2026New Delhi , February 1 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed 'rare earth corridors' for mineral-rich states, including Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.Presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Parliam......Read More -
Nirmala Sitharaman presents 9th Union budget, says “Reform Express” will maintain momentum
Feb 1, 2026New Delhi , February 1 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday created history by presenting her ninth consecutive Union Budget in Parliament, asserting that the "reform express" of the Narendra Modi-led National Democratic Al......Read More -
Budget 2026: Odisha, Kerala, Andhra, Tamil Nadu to have dedicated rare earth corridors
Feb 1, 2026New Delhi , February 1 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to support mineral rich states such as Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu to establish dedicated rare earth corridors.A scheme for rare earth... -
Budget 2026: Sitharaman allocates Rs 10000 crore to make India biopharma hub
Feb 1, 2026New Delhi , February 1 (ANI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to push India's biopharma sector under a Bio Pharma Shakti programme with an allocation of Rs 10000 crore for the next 5 years.Bio Pharma... -
FM Sitharaman in Budget 2026 proposes interventions in six areas to sustain economic growth
Feb 1, 2026New Delhi , February 1 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget in Parliament on Sunday, said the government has proposed targeted interventions in six areas to accelerate and sustain economic growth.In......Read More -
We expect budget to be industry-friendly, aam aadmi-friendly: ASSOCHAM Secretary
Feb 1, 2026New Delhi , February 1 (ANI): ASSOCHAM Secretary General Saurabh Sanyal expects that the 2026 Budget will be balanced, industry-friendly, and beneficial for the common man. Sanyal anticipates rapid growth under this Budget and emphasised the...
