Govt pegs nominal GDP growth at 10%; FM calls projection ‘realistic’ – Firstpost

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With inflation at multi-year lows and real growth projected at 6.8–7.2 per cent, the Centre’s 10 per cent nominal GDP estimate anchors Budget 2026-27 on cautious fiscal arithmeticIn the Union…

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Tariff 64 times, reforms 29 times… buzzwords in Sitharaman’s Budget 2026 speech – Firstpost

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The Union Budget 2026-27 speech revealed a sharp shift in emphasis, with “tariff” emerging as the most repeated policy word at 6 mentions, followed by “reforms” appearing 29 times, while…

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Nirmala Sitharaman attends traditional halwa ceremony ahead of February 1 presentation – Firstpost

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The halwa ceremony is a long-standing ritual during which the traditional Indian dessert is prepared and served to officials and staff involved in the preparation of the Budget. It symbolises…

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