India Moves to Secure Critical Minerals With Rare Earth Corridors
Delhi, Feb 1: India is initiating the establishment of specialized rare earth corridors in states including Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil N......
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STT Hike Aims to Rein in F&O Speculation, Manage Systemic Risks: Govt
Delhi, Feb 1 The government explained on Sunday that the purpose of raising the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options is to address...
Budget 2026: Telescope Facilities, Astrophysics Get Major Boost
Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS): Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Union Budget 2026 plans to promote astrophysics and astronomy by establ......
‘Powerful Step Towards Developed India,’ Says CM Fadnavis on Union Budget
Feb 1 (IANS): A powerful step towards a developed India was how Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis described the Union Budget presented by Fi......
No Change in Income Tax Slabs in Union Budget 2026
Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS): No changes were made to income tax slabs in the Union Budget 2026. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman maintained the existing tax......
Budget 2026 Brings Relief on Cancer, Rare Disease Drugs; NIMHANS-2 to Be Built
Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS): The Government has proposed several key initiatives in the Union Budget 2026, including waiving customs duty on 17 cancer drugs an......
Budget 2026–27 Lowers Fiscal Deficit Target to 4.3%
Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a reduction in the fiscal deficit target to 4.3% of GDP for 2026-27 in the Budget...
Union Budget 2026–27 Unveils Major Infrastructure Push: FM Sitharaman
Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026-27 emphasizes a significant infrastructure development push, with a propos......
Budget 2026–27 Allocates ₹10,000 Crore for Bio Pharma Shakti to Strengthen Healthcare
Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 10,000 crore allocation for the Bio Pharma Shakti scheme in the Budget 2026-27,......
Centre Plans Banking Reforms Panel to Support Viksit Bharat, Strengthen NBFC Sector
February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of a high-level committee on banking aimed at facilitating India's economic......
Centre Plans Seven High-Speed Rail Corridors Connecting Key Growth Cities
Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS): The Central government of India has proposed the development of seven high-speed rail corridors aimed at enhancing connectivity be......
Union Budget 2026–27 Raises Government Capex to ₹12.2 Lakh Crore to Boost Infrastructure
Delhi, Feb 01: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a capital expenditure of Rs 12.2 lakh crore for the 2026-27 Budget, aiming to boost infras......
FM Announces ₹20,000 Crore Push for Carbon Capture to Power India’s Green Transition
Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS): In its Union Budget 2026-27, India has allocated Rs 20,000 crore over five years to accelerate Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Sto......
New Income Tax Act 2025 Brings Key Reliefs, Effective April 1
Delhi, Feb 01: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Income Tax Act 2025 will be effective from April 1, 2026, with redesigned I-T for......
Union Budget: Surat–Dankuni Dedicated Freight Corridor Proposed
Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) : Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a dedicated freight corridor connecting Surat in Gujarat and Dankuni in West B......
Centre Proposes 7 High-Speed Rail Corridors Linking Growth Cities
high-speed corridors to cut travel time, boost green mobility Budget 2026-27 outlines big push for fast, sustainable rail connectivity Seven high-speed......
India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 Announced; Component Manufacturing Outlay Increased to ₹40,000 Crore
February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 with an increased allocation of Rs 40,000 crore for......
GST Collections Grow 6.2% in January to ₹1,93,384 Crore
Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS): GST collections in January reached Rs 1,93,384 crore, marking a 6.2% year-on-year increase. Gross collections for the year-to-date......
PM Modi Flags Indian Coast Guard Role in Blue Economy on its 50th Raising Day
--> PM Modi praises its role in maritime security, disaster response, coastal livelihoods, protecting seas, and India’s blue economy. New Delhi, Feb 01......
#Budget2026 : New Budget Section to Focus on India’s Long-Term Growth Goals
Delhi, Feb 01 The government is preparing to present the Union Budget 2026–27 , and this year it could look quite different from before. For...