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Budget 2026: From HAL to BEL, top defence stocks to watch out for as all eyes on market today
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 06:51 AM ISTDefence stocks are on a strong upward trajectory ahead of Budget 2026 with several companies posting double-digit January gains. HAL, BEL, GRSE, Mazagon Dock, Bharat Dynamics and leading drone technology firms remain key market favourites.
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Budget 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: Centre defends long-term growth aimed Budget against Opposition's jabs
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 08:47 PM ISTBudget 2026 LIVE: Finance Minister proposed to raise STT on futures trades to 0.05 per cent from 0.02 per cent. On options premium and exercise of options, the STT on both is proposed to be raised to 0.15 per cent from 0.1 per cent and 0.125 per cent, respectively.
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Capex, tax stability and more: Sitharaman to present Union Budget 2026 today | What to expect
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 12:00 AM ISTUnion Budget 2026-27: The challenge in front of the government is also to restore the faith of the investors due to uncertainty over the trade deal between India and the US, which has unsettled the financial market.
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Union Budget 2026: Key economic milestones that shaped the Indian economy
Budget | Jan 31, 2026, 11:46 PM ISTThe economic survey flagged concerns over fiscal populism in states and also pointed out that the agricultural sector is facing significant sustainability and productivity challenges, as it noted that the government should encourage voluntary crop diversification.
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Budget 2026: When and where to watch Nirmala Sitharaman's full speech? Know full details here
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 07:06 AM ISTBudget 2026 carries unique significance as Nirmala Sitharaman's ninth straight Union Budget presentation, underscoring ongoing policy consistency. It marks the second comprehensive budget of the Modi 3.0 administration, coming after the 2024 interim budget and 2025's full annual plan.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to present Union Budget 2026: Here are key numbers to be watched
Budget | Jan 30, 2026, 04:22 PM ISTIndia's unemployment rate for individuals aged 15 and above fell to a seven-month low of 4.7% in November 2025, down from 5.2% in October 2025.
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Budget 2026 Expectations: Here's what industry leaders demand
Budget | Jan 30, 2026, 05:17 PM ISTUnion Budget 2026-27 is critical because it comes at a time when India is the fastest-growing major economy and is handling geopolitical and the ongoing tariff war started by US President Donald Trump.
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Employment conditions improved since launch of Periodic Labour Force Survey: CEA Nageswaran
Budget | Jan 29, 2026, 05:01 PM ISTChief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said that growth is being supported by strong domestic fundamentals, including consumption and investment.
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Budget 2026: 10 facts about the Union Budget you should know
Budget | Jan 29, 2026, 04:34 PM ISTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present a record ninth consecutive budget on February 1. This will take Sitharaman closer to the record of 10 budgets that were presented by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai.
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Budget 2026: Govt likely to reintroduce railway ticket concessions for senior citizens
Budget | Jan 29, 2026, 01:07 PM ISTUnion Budget 2026: The Union Budget 2026 is not expected to be limited to new economic proposals and tax benefits alone. Senior citizens may also have a reason to cheer, as there is a strong possibility of the Indian Railways restoring concessions on train tickets for elderly passengers.
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Parliament Budget Session 2026: Economic Survey pegs FY27 GDP growth at 6.8-7.2%
Budget | Jan 29, 2026, 12:53 PM ISTAccording to the Economic Survey, the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Europe will strengthen India's manufacturing competitiveness, export resilience and strategic capacity.
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'Budget should ease household burden': Homemakers seek middle-class, women-friendly Union Budget
Budget | Jan 29, 2026, 07:49 AM ISTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth consecutive Budget on February 1 in the Lok Sabha. The Budget Session of Parliament commenced on January 28 and continues till April 2, with one break.
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Union Budget 2026-27: Study urges major increase in public healthcare expenditure
Budget | Jan 28, 2026, 07:15 PM ISTA new study ahead of Budget 2026-27 pushes for a significant rise in public healthcare expenditure to tackle rising medical costs and reduce inequality in access to care. Discover key findings, expert reactions, and implications for India’s health system.
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Budget Session 2026: Public healthcare takes centre stage in President Murmu’s address
Budget | Jan 28, 2026, 06:13 PM ISTDuring the Budget Session 2026, President Droupadi Murmu highlighted India’s public healthcare progress, revealing that Ayushman Bharat has delivered over 11 crore free treatments across the country.
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Union budget 2026: Nasscom pushes for ESOP tax relief and data centre clarity for tech firms
Technology | Jan 28, 2026, 06:07 PM ISTAhead of Budget 2026, Nasscom has urged the government to extend ESOP tax deferment to more startups and clarify tax rules for foreign cloud providers using Indian data centres, citing working-capital and growth concerns.
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Centre convenes all-party meeting ahead of Budget session, Opposition seeks wider debate
India | Jan 27, 2026, 04:02 PM ISTThe first phase of the session will continue till February 13, during which the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address will be debated and passed, along with discussions on the Budget. Parliament will reconvene on March 9 after a break, and the session will conclude on April 2.
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Budget 2026: What changes salaried person can expect in old and new tax regimes?
Budget | Jan 25, 2026, 07:54 AM ISTUnion Budget 2026: Experts advise taxpayers to compare both regimes based on their income, deductions, and future plans, and then choose the regime accordingly.
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Centre calls all-party meeting on January 27 ahead of Parliament Budget Session
India | Jan 24, 2026, 06:17 PM ISTThe budget session will begin on January 28 and the first phase will conclude on February 13. The second phase will begin on March 9 before the session ultimately concludes on April 2.
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Budget 2026: What is Economic Survey and why does it matter for India's economy?
Budget | Jan 23, 2026, 02:18 PM ISTThe Economic Survey is primarily prepared by the Department of Economic Affairs, under the leadership of the Chief Economic Advisor.
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Budget 2026: Big defence budget boost after Operation Sindoor? Here’s where the government may focus
Market | Jan 28, 2026, 04:48 PM ISTReports suggest that the increased budgetary allocation to the defence sector could be used to meet the needs of the armed forces, which include essential procurement and research and development.