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15 pc defence allocation hike in Budget to modernise armed forces post Operation Sindoor

IANS | February 1, 2026 6:10 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The 15 per cent hike in defence sector allocation in Budget 2026-27 will not only help modernise the armed forces and finance their regular requirement but also cater for the financial requirements that have arisen due to the emergency procurement of arms and ammunition made subsequent to Operation Sindoor under both the categories -- Capital and Revenue, the government said on Sunday.

‘Clear vision for developed India’: CM Yogi congratulates FM Sitharaman over first budget from Kartyava Bhavan

IANS | February 1, 2026 5:55 PM

Lucknow, Feb 1 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed the Union Budget 2026-27 as the one with a “clear roadmap for a new and developed India” and also congratulated the Finance Minister for presenting the first Budget, prepared at the recently built Kartyava Bhavan.

Union Budget 'bold' for combining growth with inclusion

IANS | February 1, 2026 5:53 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Industry leaders on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026–27 for its emphasis on skilling, innovation, Electronics Component and Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) and semiconductors, adding that it will make India a global electronics manufacturing hub.

Well-balanced, forward-looking Budget: Chandrababu Naidu

IANS | February 1, 2026 5:22 PM

Amaravati, Feb 1 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has welcomed the Union Budget, terming it ‘well-balanced’ and ‘forward-looking’.

Budget 2026: FLO lauds women-centric and MSME-led growth agenda

IANS | February 1, 2026 5:20 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), an apex body of businesswomen, on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026, and called it a women-centric and MSME-led growth agenda.

Union Budget will benefit Bihar: Nitish Kumar

IANS | February 1, 2026 5:16 PM

Patna, Feb 1 (IANS) After the presentation of the Union Budget in Parliament, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar welcomed the budget, describing it as progressive, forward-looking, and beneficial for Bihar’s long-term development.

Ayodhya business community welcomes Union Budget, hails govt's push towards 'Viksit Bharat'

IANS | February 1, 2026 5:08 PM

Ayodhya, Feb 1 (IANS) The business community in Ayodhya, on Sunday, expressed happiness and optimism over the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, praising it as "growth-oriented and inclusive", and saying that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is steadily moving towards the vision of 'Viksit Bharat'.

Union Budget 2026 offers credible roadmap to boost competitiveness and investment: Industry

IANS | February 1, 2026 4:59 PM

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.

Union Budget 2026-27 promises more Mega Textile Parks, export relief

IANS | February 1, 2026 4:44 PM

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.

UP cleric hails Union Budget, says it is 'inclusive, focused on welfare of all sections of society'

IANS | February 1, 2026 4:44 PM

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.

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15 pc defence allocation hike in Budget to modernise armed forces post Operation Sindoor

‘Clear vision for developed India’: CM Yogi congratulates FM Sitharaman over first budget from Kartyava Bhavan

Union Budget 'bold' for combining growth with inclusion

Well-balanced, forward-looking Budget: Chandrababu Naidu

Budget 2026: FLO lauds women-centric and MSME-led growth agenda

Union Budget will benefit Bihar: Nitish Kumar

Ayodhya business community welcomes Union Budget, hails govt's push towards 'Viksit Bharat'

Union Budget 2026 offers credible roadmap to boost competitiveness and investment: Industry

Union Budget 2026-27 promises more Mega Textile Parks, export relief

UP cleric hails Union Budget, says it is 'inclusive, focused on welfare of all sections of society'

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