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  Budget 2026: When and where to watch Nirmala Sitharaman's full speech? Know full details here

  Budget | February 01, 2026 7:06 IST

  Budget 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 | January 30, 2026 16:22 IST

  India'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 | January 30, 2026 17:17 IST

  Union 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 | January 29, 2026 17:01 IST

  Chief 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 | January 29, 2026 16:34 IST

  Finance 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 | January 29, 2026 13:07 IST

  Union 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 | January 29, 2026 12:53 IST

  According 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 | January 29, 2026 7:49 IST

  Finance 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 | January 28, 2026 19:15 IST

  A 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 | January 28, 2026 18:13 IST

  During 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 | January 28, 2026 18:07 IST

  Ahead 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 | January 27, 2026 16:02 IST

  The 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 | January 25, 2026 7:54 IST

  Union 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 | January 24, 2026 18:17 IST

  The 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 | January 23, 2026 14:18 IST

  The 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 | January 28, 2026 16:48 IST

  Reports 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.

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  Budget 2026: Government may table key Electricity Amendment Bill to tackle DISCOM losses

  Budget | January 23, 2026 13:05 IST

  The upcoming Electricity Amendment Bill will address challenges, including losses and debt of power distribution companies (DISCOMs), non-cost-reflective tariffs, and excessive cross-subsidies.

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  Budget 2026: A make-or-break for housing sector - Here's what real estate expects

  Budget | January 23, 2026 10:12 IST

  The stress in India’s affordable housing segment has become increasingly hard to ignore, even as luxury and premium home sales continue to post robust growth.

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  Union Budget 2026: Big relief for retirees? Minimum pension hike likely, millions to benefit

  Budget | January 22, 2026 16:57 IST

  As per sources, a major announcement for pensioners associated with the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is likely to be made in the budget or shortly thereafter.

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  When was India's first budget presented, and by whom? Interesting facts you should know

  Budget | January 23, 2026 7:13 IST

  In contrast to today’s budgets, which keep in mind the welfare of ordinary Indians, the first budget was prepared keeping in mind the economic needs of the colonial administration.