New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered presented the Budget 2026 on February 1 in Parliament. At first glance, the announcements seemed limited in impact for the average citizen. Closer analysis, however, reveals several changes that could have consequences across investment, property, digital assets and overseas remittances. The tax slabs were not changed, but…
India will host the first Global Big Cat Summit this year, which will see heads of governments and ministers from 95 countries coming together to deliberate on collective strategies for conservation. This is what Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced while presenting the Union Budget 2026–27 in the Lok Sabha.Describing the summit as a major step…
Union Budget 2026 Live Updates: Union Budget 2026 Live Updates: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament, her record ninth budget speech. Interestingly, it is the first time in history that the budget was touted on Sunday. During her budget speech, Sitharaman asserted that the “reform express” of the Prime…
In a landmark move, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has revealed plans for a new Buddhist Circuit scheme for six Northeastern states in the Union Budget 2026–27. The budget was presented in Parliament on February 1, 2026 and this announcement marks a major policy shift to boost India’s religious tourism portfolio. This initiative will create a…
As the Centre prepares to roll out the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar Aajeevika Mission (Grameen) (VB-G RAM G), it has allocated Rs 95,692.31 crore for the new scheme, while earmarking Rs 30,000 crore for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA).Allocation for MGNREGA is shown at Rs 30,000 crore for 2026-27, lower than…
Union Budget 2026: Mental healthcare emerged as a key priority in the Union Budget 2026-27, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiling a major institutional expansion to address chronic gaps in India’s mental health infrastructure. Acknowledging the absence of sufficient national-level institutions dedicated solely to mental health, the government announced plans to set up two new…
Last Updated:January 31, 2026, 19:42 IST Union Budget 2026, to be tabled by Nirmala Sitharaman, will focus on a detailed Part B, outlining India’s economic vision, reforms, and global strengths. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present the Union Budget in Parliament tomorrow, Feb 01. Budget 2026: Union Budget 2026 to be tabled tomorrow, Sunday, February…
The Union Budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year will be presented on Sunday, February 1, with the government expected to prioritise job creation, agricultural development, inclusive manufacturing and digital transformation, according to experts.Osmania University Professor Satish Raikindi outlined a range of expectations from the upcoming budget, suggesting that the government is likely to place emphasis…
Last Updated:January 30, 2026, 19:22 IST Tax reliefs are deducted from your total annual income, while a tax rebate is applied after the tax is calculated. As Budget 2026 nears, here’s how tax relief and Section 87A rebate work. (Representative Image) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget on…
With the Union Budget just days away, the manufacturing sector is being seen as one of the main reasons India has stayed economically resilient—even as many countries face slow growth.The Economic Survey 2025–26 has set an upbeat tone, projecting India’s GDP growth at 7.4 per cent for the current financial year. In simple terms, that…