Murty, a nominated member of the Upper House, credited the shift in perception to India’s steady development and leadership over the past decade and a half, referring to policies under…
India’s tryst with Korean culture began during the pandemic and turned into an obsession for many. The suicide of three minor girls from Ghaziabad tells a dark tale. We talk…
Tax holiday for foreign data centres, duty waivers in aviation and nuclear power signal calibrated outreach to the US amid tariff tensionsThe Union Budget 2026-27 has tilted towards accommodating several…
Investment bank flags fiscal consolidation and capital spending as supportive for equitiesGlobal investment bank Morgan Stanley has reiterated a constructive view on Indian equities following the Union Budget 2026, maintaining…
Despite the worst post-Budget market fall in seven years, data centre and artificial intelligence (AI) stocks surged after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a 20-year tax holiday for foreign…
As US President Donald Trump intensifies sanctions and military pressure, India’s allocation for the strategically vital Chabahar port —its gateway to Afghanistan, Central Asia, and beyond— has dropped to zero…
In the Union Budget 2026, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed 10 steps to tackle US President Donald Trump’s tariffs that are aimed at sectors like textiles, seafood, critical minerals,…
Indian equity markets witnessed their sharpest Budget-day decline in six years after a volatile special trading session on February 1, 2026, as investors reacted strongly to unexpected tax changes announced…
The Ministry of Home Affairs has unveiled a record Rs 1,73,802.53 crore net budget allocation for police forces in fiscal year 2026–27, marking a 7.1% increase over the previous year’s…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her budget speech, unveiled “Biopharma Shakti”, a ₹10,000-crore strategy aimed at strengthening India’s biologics ecosystem and positioning the country as a global biopharmaceutical manufacturing hubFinance…
In Budget 2026, FM Sitharaman has put the humble coconut in the spotlight. She unveiled a special promotion scheme to boost productivity, replace old trees, and raise farmer incomes. The…
The move aims to build digital, creative and gaming skills pipeline; 5 university townships planned near industry corridorsFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the government’s plan to establish Content…
Borrowing programme scaled up to support capex push even as fiscal consolidation continuesThe government on Sunday pegged its net market borrowing at ₹11.73 lakh crore for FY27, which is 3…
Subsidy bill remains below pandemic peaks as government balances welfare support with fiscal disciplineThe government is expected to keep the combined food and fertiliser subsidy at around ₹ 3.98 lakh…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major mental-health and emergency-care expansion in Budget 2026, upgrading two national institutes and boosting trauma capacity across district hospitalsAlongside key announcements in taxation, tourism…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a network of over 1,000 accredited clinical trial sites to expand research beyond major cities, alongside a credit-linked subsidy for livestock farmer groups, the launch…
In the Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed setting up five medical tourism hubs and launching a ‘Biopharma Shakti programme’ with an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore.In the…
Capex allocation rises for the 11th straight year as government keeps public investment at the core of its growth strategyWhile presenting her ninth Union Budget on Sunday, Finance Minister Nirmala…
Move aims to capitalise on rising investments, boost domestic value addition, and integrate India deeper into global supply chainsFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a sharp increase in the…
With global uncertainty rising and tax collections under pressure, the Centre is expected to prioritise stability over stimulus, keep the fiscal deficit near 4.2–4.3 per cent of GDP, and selectively…
The government’s targeted welfare measures have significantly reduced poverty and improved income distribution, with the bottom 5-10 per cent of the population registering the sharpest rise in consumption expenditure, the…
Obesity is rising at an alarming rate and is today a major public health challenge in India, said the Economic Survey as it emphasised focusing on the intake of the…
India’s agriculture sector, crucial to achieving the government’s vision of a developed nation by 2047, faces significant sustainability and productivity challenges despite recent growth, the Economic Survey said.The survey called…
Raising concerns on the growing consumption of ultra processed foods (UPF) containing high fat and sugar, the Economic Survey has called for exploring a ban on their advertisements from morning…
US rate cues, a firmer dollar and caution ahead of the Union Budget trigger risk-off mood; financials and IT stocks lead lossesIndian equity benchmarks opened sharply lower and extended losses…
SBI Research flags fading US dominance, rising commodity risks and mounting state debt as key themes shaping the Union Budget’s fiscal strategyWith the global economic order showing clear signs of…
With capital expenditure driving the economy, policymakers face limited room to cut the deficit amid slower nominal GDP growth and muted tax collectionsAs India prepares for the Union Budget 2026–27,…
Parliament’s Budget Session begins with President Droupadi Murmu’s address, setting the stage for the Economic Survey on January 29 and the Union Budget on February 1, as debates centre on…
Industry remains optimistic on growth, seeks push for infrastructure, manufacturing and exportsWith the global economy facing persistent uncertainty, India Inc. is pinning its hopes on the Union Budget 2026-27 to…
The government highlights completed tax reforms, investment incentives and compliance-easing measures ahead of Budget 2026Ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget 2026–27, the Finance Ministry has highlighted the implementation…
Rating agency expects fiscal deficit at 4.3% of GDP, robust direct tax growth, and higher market borrowings in FY27 as Centre balances prudence with infrastructure spending.The Union government is likely…
The Union Budget will be presented at 11am on Sunday, February 1, in a rare break from parliamentary convention, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla saidThe Union Budget will be presented…
Founders call for targeted subsidies, simpler compliance, and better access to funding as early-stage ventures struggle with credit bottlenecks and regulatory complexity.Ahead of the Union Budget 2026 to be presented…
From fiscal deficit and capex to tax relief and growth assumptions, the fine print will define India’s economic direction in FY27.As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gets ready to present the…
Government to stay fiscally cautious as salary hikes loom and global trade risks persistThe government is expected to walk a fine line between supporting growth through spending and keeping its…
Analysts expect continuity in public investment as the government shifts focus from demand support to supply-side growth.As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present Union Budget 2026 on February 1,…