All eyes are on the Union Budget 2026-27 to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, February 1. While she is expected to outline the government’s revenue and expenditure plans across sectors, the Centre is expected to lay special focus on poll-bound states. Also Read | Budget 2026 LIVE: Nirmala Sitharaman set to…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech today is expected to mark a departure from previous Budget speeches in more ways than one, according to media reports citing government sources familiar with the developments. First, it will be a rare occasion for the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present the Budget on a Sunday. Then, unlike…
India Budget 2026-27 LIVE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 on Sunday, 1 February 2026. All eyes await the upcoming announcement, which is set to be tabled at the Union parliament at 11 a.m. (IST) during Sunday’s Budget session. Ahead of the Budget…
With just hours left for the Union Budget 2026 presentation, income tax once again takes centre stage as taxpayers across the country expect more income relief, a simpler tax structure and several other benefits. Amid discussions and expectations around taxes, let’s take a look at how India’s income tax system truly compares with those of…
India’s former G20 Sherpa and NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Saturday agreed with the Economic Survey’s suggestion that India needs to limit social media used on basis of age, like that in other countries including Australia. In a social media post, Kant said, “100% agree with India’s Economic Survey that we need age limits…
The upcoming Union Budget 2026, should offer respite to debt mutual funds, relieve the capital gains tax burden to assist with long-term retail investor participation, Indian mutual funds have emphasised through their wish list. In lieu of capital gains taxation hit to mutual fund investors on multiple fronts, the Association of Mutual Funds (AMFI) has…
Budget 2026 sectoral expectations — FMCG industry: India’s fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector has high expectations from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget tomorrow. Among the most stated expectations and suggestions include rationalised customs duties, GST inverted duty structure, measures for increasing disposal income, support for startups and logistics, innovation push and more. Nikhil Doda,…
Budget 2026: The energy sector is going to be a key focus tomorrow as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tables the Union Budget 2026 at 11 am. The finance minister is set to present her ninth consecutive Budget on 1 February, with industry experts pinning hopes on her for India to carry on its clean energy…
Budget 2026: Ahead of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presenting Budget 2026 on 1 February, Sunday, industry leaders have come forward to express their wishes this year. Budget 2026 is expected to carry forward last year’s momentum in infrastructure allocation encompassing various sectors, as FM Sitharaman presents her ninth consecutive Budget tomorrow. Industry leaders have urged…
Budget 2026 sectoral expectations: With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman scheduled set to announce Budget 2026 tomorrow, India’s manufacturing sector has listed its expectations from the Centre. Top on the list of demands are GST rationalisation, input cost recalibration, funding lines, policy and incentive measures, continued focus on infrastructure, skill development, and ease of doing business….
