Last Updated:January 25, 2026, 17:22 IST Budget 2026 is a chance for India to shift incentives from short-term gains to rewarding long-term investor commitment, supporting manufacturing, etc. From Fast Exits to Patient Capital: India’s Budget 2026 Test As India approaches Budget 2026, conversations around growth, investment and competitiveness dominate the economic and policy landscape. Yet…
The week ahead promises intense action on D-Street packed with domestic events, primary market buzz, corporate action, and some major global cues, which will keep investors busy as Indian equities navigate the first few weeks of 2026 with caution amid new geopolitical tensions. The ongoing December quarter results and listings will drive stock-specific action, while…
The Union Budget 2026 will be presented in Parliament on February 1, 2026, by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Also called the Annual Financial Statement (AFS), it outlines the government’s plan for income and spending in the coming financial year. To understand the announcements better, here is a guide to important budget terms explained. Budget Estimate…
As the Union Budget 2026 is drawing closer, India’s precious metal refiners are have laid out their expecations from the finance minister. The sector is seeking relief from the current duty structure that favours importers as compared to local refiners, through free trade agreements. MMTC-PAMP managing director and CEO Samit Guha the duty gap has…
While gold carries immense emotional and cultural significance, in its idle form it contributes little to economic activity. (AI image) By Shaji VargheseIndia stands at a pivotal juncture where inclusive growth must extend beyond metros to Tier-2, Tier-3, and rural economies. One powerful yet underutilised lever in this journey is household gold. In recent years,…
Last Updated:January 21, 2026, 20:09 IST Budget 2026 may bring middle-class relief as experts urge adding home loan interest and Section 80D health insurance deductions to the new tax regime At present, most popular deductions are available only under the old tax regime. (AI-Generated Image) As the Centre prepares to present the Union Budget in…
As global tariff uncertainty reshapes trade flows, leaders from the recycling industry have urged policymakers to prioritise open markets and ease cross-border movement of scrap and reusable materials in the Union Budget 2026, arguing that unrestricted trade is critical to building a resilient circular economy.Speaking at the International Material Recycling Conference (IMRC) 2026 here, industry…
Last Updated:January 21, 2026, 13:30 IST Easier financing conditions and a recovery in consumer sentiment supported broad-based growth in passenger vehicles, two-wheelers and commercial vehicles Auto industry Budget 2026 Auto Industry Expectations: After GST 2.0 tax rate rationalisation, India’s automobile industry delivered a strong performance in the October–December 2025 quarter, aided by better affordability, improving…
At the heart of this agenda lies infrastructure. Sustained public CapEx has been one of the most defining features of recent budgets. (AI image) By Arnab Basu, Partner and Chief Industries Officer, PwC IndiaAs India advances towards achieving the government’s vision of Viksit Bharat, Budget 2026 arrives at a poignant moment in the country’s economic…
New Delhi: Good news for investors and market watchers! Even though February 1 falls on a Sunday this year, the Indian stock markets will remain open for trading on Budget Day. Both the BSE and NSE announced on January 16 that trading will take place as per normal market hours on February 1 for Budget…