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Budget Highlights 2026: Seven high-speed rail and rare earth corridors among key announcements by FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman presents her ninth consecutive Union Budget. NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting the Budget for the financial year 2026–27 in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing Budget session of Parliament. This marks Sitharaman’s ninth consecutive Union Budget presentation. LIVE Budget Speech 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman’s Record 9th Budget In A Row…

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Banking Sector Budget 2026 Live: Nirmala Sitharaman announces ‘Banking for Viksit Bharat’ panel

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the setting up of a high-level committee on “Banking for Viksit Bharat”, signalling a comprehensive review of the financial sector as India prepares for its next phase of economic growth.“I propose setting up a high-level committee on banking for Viksit Bharat to comprehensively review the sector and…

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Union Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman announces three-Kartavya framework to accelerate economic growth

NEW DELHI: The Union Budget 2026 introduced a structured three-Kartavya framework to accelerate economic growth, fulfill citizen aspirations, and ensure universal access to resources. “This three-part approach aims to strengthen inclusivity and resilience, benefiting farmers, youth, women, disadvantaged groups, and every region through sustained reform momentum,” said Union finance minister Nirmala SitharamanHere are the key…

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Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman launches ‘India Semiconductor Mission 2.0’—all you need to know

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2026, launched the “India Semiconductor Mission 2.0” to “capitalise on the momentum of the semiconductor mission,” announcing an outlay of Rs 40,000 crore for the initiative.She said India’s Semiconductor Mission 1.0 had expanded the country’s semiconductor sector capabilities. Building on this, the government will launch ISM…

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FM Nirmala Sitharaman opts for a Kanjeevaram saree from Tamil Nadu on Budget Day

Nirmala Sitharaman poses with her team ahead of Budget speech NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the financial year 2026–27 in the Lok Sabha at 11 am today, marking her ninth consecutive Budget.While the focus will firmly remain on the government’s revenue projections, fiscal discipline and spending priorities,…

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Railway Budget 2026 Live Updates: Vande Bharat sleeper, Amrit Bharat trains & Kavach – what will FM Sitharaman focus on?

Railway Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman may announce yet another record capital expenditure allocation for Indian Railways in Union Budget 2026. In the last five years, railway budget allocations have grown exponentially, as the government focused on infrastructure as a driver of economic growth.Till 2017, the Railway Budget was presented separately. Suresh Prabhu was…

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Income Tax Slabs Budget 2026 Live Updates: Will FM Sitharaman cheer salaried, middle class taxpayers with tax relief? New tax regime for FY 2026-27 in focus

Income Tax Budget 2026 Live: Middle class and salaried taxpayers will closely follow Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget speech, hoping for additional tax relief. In the previous Budget, the FM completely revamped the new income tax regime. While experts believe that Budget 2026 offers limited fiscal headroom for sweeping tax changes, there is still…

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Union Budget 2026 speech time: When will FM Nirmala Sitharaman present Budget 2026? Check date, time, where to watch live

Budget 2026 speech date, time: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to present the Union Budget 2026 in Parliament on February 1, 2026.The Union Budget 2026 will mark FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth consecutive Budget presentation, making her the first finance minister in India to achieve this milestone. She will also become the first finance minister…

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Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman to interact with college students post budget presentation

NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will interact with around 30 college students from across the country after presenting the Union Budget 2026–27 on Sunday, the ministry said.Sitharaman is set to present her record ninth Budget, including two interim budgets, on February 1. As part of the initiative, the students will witness the live…

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Budget 2026 income tax: Top expectations of salaried taxpayers, households from FM Sitharaman

Budget 2026 income tax expectations (AI image) By Surabhi MarwahThe Union Budget 2026 comes at an important moment, as taxpayers prepare for a major shift—the introduction of the Income-tax Act, 2025 (ITA 2025), effective April 1, 2026. This is one of the most significant updates in decades, and many individuals are hoping that the Budget…

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