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 2026-27 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.

Budget prepared with economic vision, not populism: CAIT President Bhartia

IANS | February 1, 2026 4:34 PM

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.

Union Budget 2026: What gets cheaper and costlier

IANS | February 1, 2026 4:09 PM

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.