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NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said that the announcement of an agreement between India and the US is on the “reduction in tariffs” and that details of the trade deal between...
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday cited billionaire Elon Musk's remarks on a global statistics report that ranked India second in terms of a forecast on contribution to global real GDP (gross...
Last Updated:February 02, 2026, 10:08 ISTNirmala Sitharaman wore a handwoven Kancheevaram silk saree from Tamil Nadu as she presented the Budget for the ninth consecutive time.Finance Minister Nirmala...
Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 has tried to steer clear of poll freebies, focusing instead on rail corridors, rare earth hubs, logistics and the blue economy across election-bound states like Tamil Nadu, Bengal, and Kerala.
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced setting up of a new National Institute of Design (NID), three All India Institutes of Ayurveda (AIIA), five university townships near industrial...
Budget 2026 Speech Live Updates Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth consecutive Budget today This will be the first time in independent India039s history that the Budget will be presented on a Sunday The fiscal 2027 Budget comes against the backdrop of geopolitical uncertainties with US President Donald Trump039s sweeping tariffs prominently featuring as a contributor The government has the challenge of boosting consumption job creation and ramping up capital spending while keeping the financial deficit on a decreasing path The 2026-2027 Budget is expected to focus on cross-sector reforms aimed at simplifying regulations bettering competitiveness and strengthening domestic manufacturing Sitharaman will begin her Budget address in Parliament at 11 am Stay tuned at Indiatodayin for live updates
Indian stock markets approach the Union Budget 2026 with caution, facing a fragile footing and weak sentiment. Analysts anticipate a low-key budget, emphasizing fiscal discipline, continuity in capital gains taxation, and visible capital expenditure to steady nerves and maintain market engagement.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present a record ninth consecutive Budget on February 1, which is expected to contain reform measures a...
