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Union Budget 2026-27 highlights: Customs simplified, duties slashed; tax reforms ease trade and living

IANS | February 1, 2026 3:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Union Budget 2026–27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman marks a decisive step in reshaping India’s tax and trade landscape. With reforms spanning customs, indirect taxation, direct tax rationalisation, and incentives for cooperatives and the IT sector, the proposals aim to simplify compliance, reduce burdens, and strengthen competitiveness.

Focus on Himachal, Northeast tourism a ‘revolutionary thought’: Kangana Ranaut on Union Budget

IANS | February 1, 2026 3:30 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Sunday said that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presenting the Union Budget 2026 for the record ninth consecutive time is "wholesome" and particularly "satisfying" for women.

Embrace of Pakistan entangles Bangladesh in sticky web of regional instability: Report

IANS | February 1, 2026 3:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Autonomy in foreign policy enables a nation to act as per its own interest without external pressure guiding its moves, but Bangladesh's recent and hurried moves to strengthen ties with Pakistan threaten to end this, according to a report.

Inclusive and decisive budget aimed at Viksit Bharat 2047: Praveen Khandelwal

IANS | February 1, 2026 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026–27, describing it as inclusive and growth-oriented, with a strong focus on trade, industry, exports and ease of doing business.

Sports Budget proposes a long-term Khelo India mission, boost to sports goods manufacturing and talent development

IANS | February 1, 2026 3:11 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) An increase in the budget outlay, a push for sports goods manufacturing, and a proposal to extend the Khelo India Mission for the next 10 years were the major takeaways for sports in the Union Budget 2026–27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Sunday.

Union Budget 2026-27 Highlights: Centre sets record capex to fuel growth across strategic sectors

IANS | February 1, 2026 3:08 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, reflects the government’s vision of accelerating growth, strengthening resilience, and ensuring inclusive development.

SMEs get big push with Rs 10,000 crore growth fund in Budget 2026-27

IANS | February 1, 2026 3:05 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a dedicated Rs 10,000 crore SME (small and medium enterprises) Growth Fund, to create future champions by incentivising enterprises based on select criteria as part of the Budget 2026-27 proposals presented in the Parliament on Sunday.

Union Budget 2026-27: Nitin Gadkari welcomes infrastructure push, calls it 'enabler of resilience and global competitiveness'

IANS | February 1, 2026 2:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Union Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Sunday welcomed the infrastructure push in the Union Budget 2026-27, saying these initiatives reflect a vision that infrastructure is "an enabler of resilience, opportunity, and global competitiveness".

Union Budget 2026: India charts rare earth mineral-corridors to break China’s monopoly

IANS | February 1, 2026 2:36 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday unveiled a significant initiative designed to reshape India’s engagement with critical minerals.

A youth power budget, reflects dreams, determination, energy of young India: PM Modi

IANS | February 1, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it a "highway of immense opportunities" and said that the "Reform Express" on which India is riding, "will gain new energy and momentum through this budget".

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Union Budget 2026-27 highlights: Customs simplified, duties slashed; tax reforms ease trade and living

Focus on Himachal, Northeast tourism a ‘revolutionary thought’: Kangana Ranaut on Union Budget

Embrace of Pakistan entangles Bangladesh in sticky web of regional instability: Report

Inclusive and decisive budget aimed at Viksit Bharat 2047: Praveen Khandelwal

Sports Budget proposes a long-term Khelo India mission, boost to sports goods manufacturing and talent development

Union Budget 2026-27 Highlights: Centre sets record capex to fuel growth across strategic sectors

SMEs get big push with Rs 10,000 crore growth fund in Budget 2026-27

Union Budget 2026-27: Nitin Gadkari welcomes infrastructure push, calls it 'enabler of resilience and global competitiveness'

Union Budget 2026: India charts rare earth mineral-corridors to break China’s monopoly

A youth power budget, reflects dreams, determination, energy of young India: PM Modi

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