New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Union Budget 2026–27 presents a strong and credible roadmap to strengthen India’s competitiveness through fiscal discipline, structural reforms and targeted steps to boost private investment, industry said on Sunday.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) In the Union Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced capital support for machinery, technology upgradation, and the establishment of common testing and certification centres to modernise traditional textile clusters.
Bareilly, Feb 1 (IANS) All India Muslim Jamaat (AIMJ) President Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, on Sunday, welcomed the Union Budget 2026-2027, describing it as "impressive, inclusive and focused on the welfare of all sections of society", adding that the Budget reflects a balanced approach towards development, social responsibility and economic relief.
Nagpur, Feb 1 (IANS) Reacting to the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) President B.C. Bhartia said that this Budget has been prepared with a fresh economic perspective, moving away from traditional populist approaches.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that the Union Budget 2026-27 is designed to accelerate economic growth and create more jobs across sectors.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav, on Sunday, took a swipe at the Centre over Union Budget, saying that if the current situation continues, people would be forced to plate iron with brass to make jewellery.
Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) The recalibration of Securities Transaction Tax (STT) is designed to encourage investors focus on long-term equity participation, thereby fostering healthier liquidity and more sustainable market dynamics, said Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD and CEO, BSE, on Sunday.
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced in Union Budget 2026-27 that select outward remittances will get cheaper with Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on overseas tour packages and education and medical remittances cut to 2 per cent.
Bengaluru, Feb 1 (IANS) Criticising the Union Budget for 2026–27, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated that the state has received nothing, and "no high-speed rail will come to Bengaluru".
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, on Sunday, criticised the Union Budget 2026-27 for reflecting the government's lack of policy vision and failure to offer solutions to key socio-economic challenges, including jobs, manufacturing, private investment, infrastructure and social security.
