Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, Focus on affordable treatment for Diabetes, Cancer, and other chronic illnesses

Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, Focus on affordable treatment for Diabetes, Cancer, and other chronic illnesses

Budget 2026: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting the Budget 2026-27 today, Sunday, February 1, 2026, marking her ninth consecutive budget. During her speech FM Nirmala Sitharaman said, “Affordable treatment for chronic illnesses like diabetes and cancer is key healthcare priority in Budget 2026.” Obesity is rising at an alarming rate and is today…

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What To Expect From Budget 2026? All Eyes On Sustainable Consolidation, Infra, Taxes And AI Push

What To Expect From Budget 2026? All Eyes On Sustainable Consolidation, Infra, Taxes And AI Push

Last Updated:January 31, 2026, 21:16 IST Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present her record-breaking ninth consecutive budget on February 1 As the Finance Minister rises to address the Lok Sabha at 11am on Sunday, the challenge will be to prove that India can maintain its status as the world’s fastest-growing large economy…

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Prescription For Growth: Pharma, Health Sectors Seek R&D Boost, Higher Spending From Budget 2026

Prescription For Growth: Pharma, Health Sectors Seek R&D Boost, Higher Spending From Budget 2026

Last Updated:January 30, 2026, 20:14 IST Industry leaders say Budget 2026 is a crucial moment to shift from a volume-driven healthcare economy to one anchored in innovation, prevention and long-term resilience Calling for higher public health spending, the corporate honchos & healthcare lobbies have asked for targeted tax incentives for research and manufacturing, regulatory reforms…

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Indias forex reaches all-time high of $709.413 billion ahead of Budget 2026

Indias forex reaches all-time high of $709.413 billion ahead of Budget 2026

New Delhi: India’s foreign exchange reserves increased by $8.053 billion in the week ended January 23 — reaching an all-time high of $709.413 billion, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.  The previous all-time high for the country’s foreign exchange reserves was $704.89 billion, registered in September 2024. According…

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Income Tax Budget 2026 Expectations Live: Middle-Class Eyes Further Tax Relief, Investors Seek LTCG Exemption

Income Tax Budget 2026 Expectations Live: Middle-Class Eyes Further Tax Relief, Investors Seek LTCG Exemption

According to Rajeev Gupta, Executive Vice President & Business Head – Third Party Products, Religare Broking Ltd over the decades, India transform from a nation of savers to a powerhouse of investors. ”While the 2025 Budget was a landmark victory for the middle class, effectively making income up to Rs 12.75 lakh tax-free, the Union…

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