Budget 2026
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Union Budget 2026: RVNL, IRCTC stocks in focus on announcement of 7 high-speed rail corridors
Market | Feb 01, 2026, 01:24 PM ISTSitharaman also proposed a new dedicated freight corridor between Dankuni in West Bengal and Surat in Gujarat in the Union Budget for 2026-27.
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Education Budget 2026: Sitharaman proposes setting up 3 new All India Institute of Ayurveda, NIPERs
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 02:35 PM ISTEducation Budget 2026: Sitharaman has proposed setting up 3 new All India Institute of Ayurveda, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research.
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Union Budget 2026: Government to set up five regional hubs to boost medical tourism in India
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 01:34 PM ISTBudget 2026 proposes five regional medical tourism hubs to position India as a global healthcare destination. With integrated hospitals, diagnostics, AYUSH, and rehabilitation, the scheme aims to boost jobs, infrastructure, and medical value tourism.
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Education Budget 2026: 5 university townships, girls hostel in every districts - details
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 12:23 PM ISTEducation Budget 2026: Sitharaman announced five university townships, girls hostel in every districts.
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Budget 2026: Standing committee will assess impact of emerging technologies including AI
Technology | Feb 01, 2026, 02:47 PM ISTA high-powered standing committee has been announced to assess the impact of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, on jobs and employment trends.
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Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman propose setting up high level committee on 'Banking for Viksit Bharat'
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 12:27 PM ISTBudget 2026: Presenting the Budget for 2026-27, Sitharaman said the government will ensure the dividends of growth reach every farmer, scheduled caste, scheduled tribe, and youth.
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Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman says India to develop 7 high-speed rail corridors between cities
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 10:48 PM ISTBudget 2026: FM Sitharaman said, "We proposed the development of seven high-speed rail corridors as part of efforts to boost connectivity and infrastructure in India. Key routes include: Mumbai to Pune; Pune to Hyderabad; Hyderabad to Bengaluru; Bengaluru to Chennai."
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Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman announces India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
Technology | Feb 01, 2026, 04:16 PM ISTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents a record ninth consecutive Union Budget and announces the launch of India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, focusing on industry-led research and skilled workforce development.
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Budget 2026: Mega textile parks to boost khadi, and jobs under Mahatma Gandhi Swaraj Scheme
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 01:47 PM ISTBudget 2026 signals a major push for India’s textile sector with mega textile parks, khadi and handicrafts promotion, and integrated employment schemes. From traditional crafts to modern fibres, here’s how the industry is set to scale.
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Budget 2026 is driven by 3 kartavyas of growth, aspirations, Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas: FM Sitharaman
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 11:28 AM ISTBudget 2026: FM Sitharaman said the first kartavya is to accelerate and sustain economic growth by enhancing productivity and competitiveness and building resilience to volatile global dynamics.
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Union Budget 2026: What gets costlier, what gets cheaper? - Check full details here
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 01:32 PM ISTUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget, and with this, all eyes are now on the items that have either become affordable or more expensive for consumers.
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Union Budget 2026: FM Nirmala Sitharaman proposes ‘Biopharma Shakti’ with Rs 10K crore outlay
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 01:59 PM ISTUnion Budget 2026 highlights Biopharma Shakti with an outlay of Rs 10K crore, aimed at boosting India’s biopharma, biotech, innovation, healthcare research, and life sciences ecosystem.
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Union Budget 2026: Physical copies of the budget brought to Parliament | Video
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 02:34 PM ISTEarlier in the day, the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Union Budget 2026-27. Following the approval, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth record Budget in the Lok Sabha.
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Budget 2026: Amroha artist creates charcoal sketch ahead of presentation | WATCH
Trending | Feb 01, 2026, 10:38 AM ISTBudget 2026: Ahead of the Budget, Sitharaman followed tradition by meeting President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where she was offered dahi-cheeni as a symbol of good luck.
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President Murmu offers 'dahi-cheeni' to Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of Union Budget 2026 | Watch
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 09:49 AM ISTUnion Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday called on President Droupadi Murmu before presenting her record ninth Budget in the Lok Sabha.
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Why is the Union Budget presented on February 1 every year: Key things to know
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 09:33 AM ISTFM Sitharaman is set to present her record 9th consecutive budget today at 11 am. She will present a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of India for the year 2026-27.
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Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at Finance Ministry, carries tablet in red 'bahi-khata' style pouch
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 09:13 AM ISTUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present a Rs 54.1 lakh crore Union Budget for FY2026-27, registering a year-on-year growth of 7.9 per cent, according to a report by Sunidhi Securities & Finance Limited.
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Stock Market Today Highlights: Sensex, Nifty bleed on Budget day
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 04:27 PM ISTStock Market On Budget Day 2026: India VIX is up by over 4.5 per cent in the early trade. Experts believe that share markets will remain volatile amid persistent selling by Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs).
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Why are Finance Ministers offered 'dahi-cheeni' before presenting the Union Budget?
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 08:30 AM ISTEach year, a unique Indian tradition comes into focus ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget. The President feeds 'dahi-cheeni' (curd and sugar) to the Finance Minister as a symbol of good luck and prosperity before the Budget is presented.
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Will stock market see turmoil during Budget presentation? Experts share tips for retail investors
Business | Feb 01, 2026, 10:44 AM ISTUnion Budget 2026: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 in Parliament today. From the stock markets to the middle class, all eyes are on the key announcements.