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Tempted by glittering returns of Bitcoin and Ethereum, lack of clarity is holding you back? Will Union Budget 2026 lend some clarity to the crypto framework in India?The Halwa ceremony is now over, final preparations are in place and all eyes are on what Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s red bahikhata is holding for various…
As finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget 2026 on February 1, defence spending is expected to remain a key focus amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and sustained emphasis on military modernisation. Defence outlay shows steady rise Over the last five years, India’s defence expenditure has followed a clear upward trajectory. Spending rose…
The Economic Survey presents an in-depth analysis of macroeconomic parameters. Economic Survey 2025-2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to table the Economic Survey ahead of her Union Budget speech. The Parliament’s Budget session began on January 28, 2026 and the first phase is expected to conclude on February 13, 2026. The Union Budget 2026…
Though cotton anchors India’s agrarian economy, yet faces a critical paradox. (AI image) By Dr. M. RamasamiCotton occupies a critical place in India’s agricultural and industrial economy. It supports millions of farm households, feeds a globally competitive textile sector, and remains one of the country’s most widely cultivated commercial crops. Yet, despite this significance, cotton…
File photo: President Droupadi Murmu with PM Modi (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday addressed a joint sitting of Parliament on the opening day of the Budget Session 2026-27, outlining the Union government’s vision centred on social justice, inclusive growth, national security and the goal of a developed India.The President delivered…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday took part in the customary halwa ceremony, signalling the final phase of preparations for the Union Budget 2026-27, which is scheduled to be presented in the Lok Sabha on February 1. The ritual was held at North Block on Raisina Hill, the former headquarters of the finance ministry, as…
New Delhi: The preparation for 2026-27 Budget entered the final phase with the traditional “halwa” ceremony at North Block, home to the finance ministry. The documents are being printed at the Budget Press at North Block. The finance ministry has moved to its new office block in Kartavya Bhawan.The “halwa” ceremony marks the final stage…
As attention turns to Budget 2026, the ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH) stands out as one of the government’s most consistently backed infrastructure arms, with allocations for roadways rising sharply over the past five years.Budgetary support for the sector has nearly tripled since FY21. From Rs 99,159 crore in FY21, allocations increased to…
NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, January 27, participated in the traditional Halwa Ceremony, marking the start of the final phase of preparations for the Union Budget 2026–27, scheduled to be presented on February 1.The ceremony was held at the Budget Press in North Block, New Delhi.At the ceremony, Sitharaman was accompanied by…
Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present Budget 2026 for the ninth consecutive time and everyone is wondering what her red bahikhata might just be holding for the public. Expectations are high among taxpayers, businesses and other stakeholders, but many are not aware of what goes in making a Budget. The basic groundwork…
