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File photo: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday delivered her ninth consecutive Union Budget speech in the Lok Sabha, outlining the government’s fiscal roadmap, policy priorities, and key reforms for 2026‑27. Her address, lasting 1 hour and 25 minutes, covered a wide range of sectors including taxation, infrastructure, financial…
In a landmark move, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has revealed plans for a new Buddhist Circuit scheme for six Northeastern states in the Union Budget 2026–27. The budget was presented in Parliament on February 1, 2026 and this announcement marks a major policy shift to boost India’s religious tourism portfolio. This initiative will create a…
File photo: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget speech in the Lok Sabha, clocking a duration of 1 hour and 25 minutes. The speech laid out the government’s fiscal roadmap for 2026‑27, covering spending plans, tax proposals, and policy priorities, marking one of…
On July 5, 2019, for her maiden budget, she wore a vibrant pink Mangalgiri cotton silk saree from Andhra Pradesh, featuring intricate gold zari borders.This striking choice symbolised hope, new beginnings, and reverence for India’s handloom heritage, setting the tone for her distinctive style. Source link
Once the finance minister finishes delivering the Union Budget speech in Parliament, the focus quickly shifts from headline announcements to the fine print. The speech sets the direction, but the real fiscal picture lies in a set of detailed Budget documents tabled alongside it, each serving a specific purpose.Here is a practical guide to what…
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, marking a rare Sunday sitting and a first in independent India’s history. The Union Budget for FY27 (April 2026–March 2027) is expected to outline measures to sustain growth momentum, maintain fiscal discipline and push reforms…
Union Budget 2026 is just hours away and finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman might use Part B of her budget speech to put forward the country’s long term vision for investors.The Part A has traditionally carried core policy measures and economic announcements, while Part B has been limited largely to taxation. This year year’s speech, however,…
Union Budget 2026: With less than a few hours to go, the countdown to the Union Budget 2026–27 has entered its final stretch. As anticipation builds across households, industry and financial markets, the country is gearing up for a financial statement that will mark several firsts in India’s budgetary history.To be presented on a “rare…
Dalal Street might be headed for its worst beginning in a decade and now all eyes are on what the government will announce in the upcoming Budget. With equities, the rupee and bonds all under strain, more and more investors are looking to the Union Budget 2026 for measures that could restore confidence and boost…
