New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday described the Union Budget 2026-27 as “historic”, saying it reflected the aspirations of 140 crore Indians and strengthened the reform journey, and charts a clear roadmap for Viksit Bharat. In his televised post-budget comments on the Budget, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Lok Sabha,…
Thiruvananthapuram: The BJP, facing criticism over the Union Budget not carrying any major announcements for Kerala, on Sunday shifted the blame to the state government, alleging failure to implement projects sanctioned by the Centre. Speaking to reporters after the Budget, BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar said the Modi government had lifted India from a weak…
New Delhi: The sports goods manufacturing sector emerged as a major beneficiary with a first-time allocation of Rs 500 crore as the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports’ allocation was hiked by over Rs 1000 crore in the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman here on Sunday. The overall budget allocation for the…
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said the Union Budget for 2026-27 is “blind to India’s real crises”, and highlighted how the youth are without jobs, manufacturing is falling, and farmers are in distress. “Youth without jobs. Falling manufacturing. Investors are pulling out capital. Household savings are plummeting. Farmers…
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate has filed a fresh chargesheet in the Andhra Pradesh State Skill Development Corporation (APSSDC) Siemens project case, stating that while government funds were “diverted” by certain accused, no role of Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu was found in the laundering of the proceeds of crime. The previous YSRCP-led Andhra Pradesh government…
Guwahati: Federation of Industry and Commerce of North Eastern Region (FINER) on Sunday termed the Union Budget a “balanced and fiscal-disciplined” and not a populist one. They maintained that it was drafted keeping in mind the “geo-political tensions”, including the Russia-Ukraine war, tariff hikes by the US and “other negativities”. “This is not a populist…
New Delhi: Shares of electronic manufacturing companies rose up to 6 per cent after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to increase the outlay on electronics manufacturing to Rs 40,000 crore in 2026-27. The stock of Syrma SGS Technology jumped 5.95 per cent to Rs 806.35, Dixon Technologies (India) Ltd climbed 4.21 per cent…
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to set up a Rs 10,000 crore fund to create champion small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to boost the economy. Presenting Union Budget 2026-27, she also proposed a scheme for container manufacturing to create a globally competitive ecosystem. Also, mega textile parks with a focus on…
The Union Budget 2026, presented in Parliament today, February 1, 2026, once again demonstrated the government’s narrow path between economic discipline and public aspirations. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman began her speech with a vision of stability, continuity, and long-term growth. There were no unexpected populist announcements; instead, the budget adopted a realistic approach. The fiscal…
New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said the target for capex will be raised to Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY27 from Rs 11.2 lakh crore earmarked for the current fiscal year and announced a slew of measures to boost infrastructure in the country. Presenting the Union Budget for 2026-27 in the Lok…
