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Budget 2026: FM Nirmala Sitharaman outlines plan to boost farmer income
April 06, 2026 11:58 ISTBudget 2026: The government will also partner with State Governments to promote focused cultivation and post-harvest processing to restore the glory of the Indian Sandalwood ecosystem.
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20 National Waterways to Integrated East Coast Corridor: Highlights of Budget on infrastructure
February 01, 2026 14:55 ISTBudget 2026: FM Sitharaman said this Budget aims to further amplify the potential of cities to deliver the economic power of agglomerations by mapping city economic regions (CER), based on their specific growth drivers.
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Budget 2026: Govt to launch coconut promotion scheme, boost cashew and cocoa sectors
February 01, 2026 14:47 ISTShe also announced a dedicated programme to rejuvenate old and low-yielding orchards and expand high-density cultivation of walnuts, almonds and pine nuts.
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Budget: Sitharaman says customs duty rationalised on key items with focus on domestic manufacturing
February 01, 2026 14:31 ISTBudget 2026: FM Sitharaman proposed to increase the limit for duty-free imports of specified inputs used for processing seafood products for export, from the current 1 per cent to 3 per cent of the FOB value of the previous year's export turnover.
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Stocks of PFC, REC surge nearly 6% as FM Sitharaman unveils restructuring plan in Union Budget 2026
February 01, 2026 14:01 ISTMeanwhile, stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Sunday afternoon trade after the Budget proposed to raise Securities Transaction Tax to 0.05 per cent on commodity futures from 0.02 per cent.
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ITC Share Price: Stock hits new 52-week low on Budget day - Here's why
February 01, 2026 14:57 ISTITC Share Price: Last seen, the stock was trading at Rs 312.30, and the market cap of the company stood at Rs 3,91,287.83 crore.
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Budget 2026: Govt allocates Rs 7.85 lakh crore to defence, over 15 per cent hike from last year
February 01, 2026 18:01 ISTIndia's Defence Budget 2026–27 signals a decisive push towards a technologically advanced and self-reliant military. In line with the ViksitBharat@2047 vision, the defence budget prioritises modernisation, technological innovation and efficient procurement to ensure optimal use of resources.
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Budget 2026 puts sustainable trekking trails on India’s tourism map
February 01, 2026 13:34 ISTBudget 2026 signals a shift towards sustainable tourism, proposing ecologically sensitive mountain trails, turtle trails and bird-watching routes across India, while investing in skilled guides and low-impact trekking experiences.
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Budget: From no changes in income tax rates to new ITR deadline, key announcements by Sitharaman
February 01, 2026 14:42 ISTSitharaman proposed to exempt Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) for non-residents who pay tax on presumptive basis.
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Budget 2026: From Lakhpati Didi to SHE-Marts, check 8 key highlights for women
February 01, 2026 13:15 ISTBudget 2026 focuses on women's empowerment with a boost to the Lakhpati Didi scheme and the launch of community-run SHE-Marts to promote women-led entrepreneurship and livelihoods.
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Budget 2026: What's in store for farmers and agriculture sector? | Key announcements here
February 01, 2026 13:16 ISTBudget 2026: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed a Coconut Promotion Scheme aimed at increasing production and improving productivity to boost India's competitiveness in coconut cultivation.
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Education Budget 2026: Here's how education stakeholders reacting on Union Budget
February 01, 2026 14:50 ISTEducation Budget 2026: Centre has proposed has proposed setting up of three new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and to add 75,000 medical seats over five years. Here's how education stakeholders reacted on union budget.
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Budget 2026: From cancer drug relief to 'Biopharma Shakti' mission, 10 health sector highlights
February 01, 2026 13:01 ISTBudget 2026 focuses on affordable healthcare with cheaper cancer medicines, a Rs 10K crore Biopharma SHAKTI mission, workforce expansion and upgrades to medical and traditional health infrastructure. Let's check the major health sector highlights from the Budget 2026 session.
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Education Budget 2026: Centre's push for Corporate Mitras to support ICAI, ICSI
February 01, 2026 14:41 ISTEducation Budget 2026: The government is planning to create a pool of trained “corporate mitras” to support professional bodies- ICAI, ICSI and ICMAI in developing short-term modular courses and practical tools.
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Education Budget 2026: 3 new AIIMS announced; Centre proposes to add 75,000 medical seats
February 01, 2026 14:40 ISTEducation Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed setting up of three new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and to add 75,000 medical seats over five years.
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Budget 2026: Alcohol to be costlier, here's what FM Nirmala Sitharaman says
February 01, 2026 13:15 ISTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha on Sunday (February 1). Read further to know what she said.
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Union Budget 2026: How to download Budget's PDF and other documents? Check step-by-step guide
February 01, 2026 13:51 ISTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026–27 in a historic Sunday session, marking her ninth Budget address. Citizens can now download the complete Budget document in PDF format from the Ministry of Finance website. The PDF includes sector-wise allocations.
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Mankind Pharma, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories among health stocks in green post Budget 2026, check detail
February 01, 2026 12:33 ISTMankind Pharma, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories among health stocks in green post Budget 2026, check details
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Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman proposes to launch Khelo India mission for next decade
February 01, 2026 12:31 ISTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 today. Apart from the major sectors, the focus was also on sports as she proposed to launch the Khelo India mission over the next decade. She also proposed 'Samarth Pahal' scheme for affordable sports goods.
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Budget 2026: Medicines for 17 cancer and 7 other diseases to become cheaper, says FM
February 01, 2026 14:01 ISTBudget 2026: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces reduction in prices of medicines for 17 cancer types and seven other diseases, bringing major relief to patients.
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Union Budget 2026: 10 key tourism announcements by FM Nirmala Sitharaman
February 01, 2026 13:30 ISTBudget 2026 places tourism at the heart of jobs and growth with plans for a National Institute of Hospitality, training 10,000 tourist guides, heritage site development, Buddhist circuits, medical tourism hubs, and a sharp cut in TCS on travel.
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Union Budget 2026: Key highlights of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget speech
February 01, 2026 12:58 ISTUnion Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered her ninth Union Budget on Sunday, becoming the first to present the budget on this day in independent India. She made several announcements, scroll down to check the key highlights of the Union Budget 2026.
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Good news for taxpayers: FM Sitharaman extends deadline to file revised ITR, check details
February 01, 2026 13:00 ISTGood news for taxpayers: FM Sitharaman extends deadline to file revised ITR, check details
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Education Budget 2026: Centre proposes to reduce TCS rate for pursuing education
February 01, 2026 14:35 ISTEducation Budget 2026: Sitharaman has proposed to reduce TCS rate for pursuing education and for medical purposes under the liberalised remittance scheme, popularly known as LRS, from 5 per cent to 2 per cent.
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Fiscal deficit pegged at 4.3% of GDP in FY27, lower than FY26: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
February 01, 2026 12:20 ISTThe government has proposed to lower debt-to-GDP ratio to 55.6 per cent in FY27, from 56.1 per cent in the current fiscal year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday.
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Education Budget: High-level committee on 'Education to Employment and Entrepreneurship' proposed
February 01, 2026 14:38 ISTThe minister in her budget speech said, "This will enable us to become a global leader with a 10% share in global services by 2047. The committee will prioritise sectors to maximise opportunities for growth, employment and exports."
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Budget 2026 pushes women entrepreneurship with Lakhpati Didi expansion and She-Marts
February 01, 2026 12:20 ISTBudget 2026: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces community-owned retail outlets to be run by self-help entrepreneurs, boosting women-led businesses and grassroots entrepreneurship.
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Union Budget 2026: 4000 E-buses, Buddhist circuits to be developed across six North-Eastern states
February 01, 2026 13:42 ISTBudget 2026 proposes a new scheme to develop Buddhist circuits across six North-Eastern states, focusing on monastery preservation, pilgrim facilities, and connectivity. The move aims to boost spiritual tourism alongside sustainable infrastructure.
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