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Kerala Budget session: Rs 14,500 crore welfare boost; major push for social security—key points | India News

Kerala finance minister K N Balagopal on Thursday presented a people-focused budget for 2026–27, announcing major allocations for social security, employee welfare and development projects, as the state heads towards the upcoming Assembly elections.Presenting the sixth budget of the second Pinarayi Vijayan-led government in the Legislative Assembly, Balagopal announced a Rs 14,500 crore boost aimed…

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Budget session: PM Modi says 2026 India a ‘ray of hope’ for the world

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: Screengrab) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted India’s strong growth momentum, calling the start of the current quarter “very positive” and describing a self-confident India as “a ray of hope for the world today.”Addressing the media ahead of the Budget Session 2026, PM Modi said India has…

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Budget 2026 stock market expectations: Which sectors could be in focus? Top stocks retail investors should watch out for

Budget 2026 expectations: Top stocks to watch out for (AI image) By Siddhartha KhemkaAs India approaches the FY27 Union Budget, expectations are centred on striking a fine balance between fiscal consolidation and sustaining economic growth. This budget is likely to be less about short-term giveaways and more about long-term opportunities emerging from higher capital expenditure…

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‘Velpari’ UPDATE: Shankar’s dream project gets backing with tight budget limits – Reports | Tamil Movie News

Director Shankar’s ambitious ‘Velpari’ project has finally secured a producer after years of delays. Despite past budget overruns, a major production house is set to bankroll the three-part fantasy historical film, based on Su Venkatesan’s novel. Strict budget and schedule conditions have been imposed on Shankar, who is currently in pre-production for the epic tale…

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Budget 2026-27: Industry seeks jobs, infrastructure and export push—FICCI survey

India’s corporate sector continues to show confidence in the economy even amid global challenges, as reflected in the Pre-Budget Survey 2026-27 released by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).The survey indicates that close to 80 per cent of participants remain positive about the country’s growth outlook, with nearly half projecting economic…

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Budget 2026: Experts urge review of voting rights cap in private sector banks

Amid the backdrop of Budget 2026, India may need to revisit long-standing restrictions on voting rights in private sector banks if it wants to build stronger lenders capable of supporting the country’s long-term economic ambitions, according to experts.Vijay Mani, Partner and Banking and Capital Markets Leader at Deloitte India, and Russell Gaitonde, Partner, said the…

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Budget 2026 outlook: Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan calls for long-term vision to build resilience & sustain growth

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan (File photo) Former Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan on Wednesday said the upcoming Union Budget should be anchored in a longer-term vision aimed at making the Indian economy more resilient and independent, even as it accelerates growth, warning that the world is passing through an “extremely dangerous time,”…

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Budget expectations 2026: SBI Research sees fiscal discipline holding amid global churn, capex to stay growth anchor

The Union Budget 2026–27 will be framed against an increasingly fragile global backdrop marked by geopolitical flux, volatile financial markets and a sharp rally in commodities, but India is expected to retain its macro stability with a calibrated fiscal strategy and sustained public investment, according to a pre-Budget assessment by State Bank of India Research.SBI…

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Budget 2026 expectations for India’s real estate: A path to ‘Viksit Bharat’

Reintroduce tax holiday for affordable housing with a tweak that the eligibility for affordable housing should be based on size of flat rather than value. (AI image) By Adarsh RankaIndia’s real estate sector continued its strong growth trajectory in 2025, reinforcing its position as a core pillar of the country’s economic expansion.Government-led reforms continued to…

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