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Aayi Mandapam monument in Puducherry The Union Territory (UT) of Puducherry will go to the polls in April. A former French colony, Puducherry—earlier known as Pondicherry—continues to maintain a strong cultural connection with France.Puducherry has a unique judicial system, as a significant number of people living there are French citizens, including Indian-origin individuals who were…
Realtors’ apex body CREDAI on Sunday expressed disappointment over the Union Budget 2026-27, saying it failed to offer any concrete measures to boost demand and supply in the affordable housing segment.The association, which represents around 15,000 real estate developers across the country, warned that the share of affordable housing in new home launches could shrink…
If past Union Budgets were shaped by tax reforms and progressive personal tax restructuring, then Budget 2026 is more about firefighting, shielding the economy from global shocks, managing uncertainty and rebuilding confidence amid a volatile international environment.With no dramatic fiscal stress to respond to, Budget 2026 shifted attention to longer-term priorities while maintaining continuity in…
India Budget 2026-27: NRI Investment, Property, Remittance Changes for UAE Residents As India’s Union Budget 2026–27 was unveiled on February 01, 2026, NRIs including millions living in the UAE found a mix of relief, opportunities and compliance changes that could reshape how they invest, remit money, sell property and engage with the Indian economy. Read…
Global investors pulled out more than $3 billion in January, following withdrawals of over $18 billion in 2025. (AI image) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2026 has sought to enhance stability in India’s stock market by increasing the investment limits for NRIs. The government is seeking to draw more money from NRIs in the…
1 Abroad shopping sprees are all set to leave your wallet a tad lighter, with effective customs duty on goods imported for personal use rising from 10% to 11%. Gifting an OMEGA Speedmas‑ ter Moonwatch CHRONO to your beloved for Val‑ entines, may now cost approximately Rs 8,000 more as compared to nearly Rs 8,04,384…
Govt on Sunday unveiled a series of announcements to boost inland waterways and increase the share of cargo transport by coastal shipping, aiming to reduce logistics costs, improve connectivity and support sustainable transport solutions. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said govt will operationalise 20 inland waterways, including National Waterway-5 (Mahanadi), that will connect mineral-rich Talcher and…
No change in tax transfers, Finance Commission cautions on cash transfer surgeWhen the 16th Finance Commission began work, one concern for the southern states was a fall in their share of tax transfers from the Centre. Having invested in population control and human development over decades, they did not want to be penalised for outperforming…
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the Union Budget 2026 on February 1, setting out a clear roadmap for individual taxpayers. While personal income tax rates and the broader structure of taxation stays untouched, the Budget introduced a range of reforms to further simplify the process for taxpayers. The measures focus on easing return-filing timelines, reducing…
India will host the first Global Big Cat Summit this year, which will see heads of governments and ministers from 95 countries coming together to deliberate on collective strategies for conservation. This is what Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced while presenting the Union Budget 2026–27 in the Lok Sabha.Describing the summit as a major step…
