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  Budget 2026: Govt proposes Rs 73,990 crore outlay for telecom, big push for BSNL and BharatNet

  Technology | February 01, 2026 16:39 IST

  The government proposes a Rs 73,990 crore outlay for the telecom ministry, driven by higher capital infusion for BSNL and funding for projects like BharatNet.

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  Budget 2026: All IT segments clubbed as ‘IT Services’, safe harbour raised to Rs 2,000 crore

  Technology | February 01, 2026 15:21 IST

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a single “Information Technology Services” category, a 15.5% safe harbour margin, and a higher Rs 2,000 crore threshold in Union Budget 2026–27.

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  Budget 2026: Rare Earth corridors, zero duty on Monazite to boost critical minerals push

  Technology | February 01, 2026 15:00 IST

  The government proposes rare earth corridors in mineral-rich states and customs duty exemptions on critical minerals, including zero duty on monazite, in Union Budget 2026–27.

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  Budget 2026: Customs duty exemption extended for lithium-ion cells

  Technology | February 01, 2026 14:43 IST

  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces the extension of basic customs duty exemptions for lithium-ion battery manufacturing.

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  Budget 2026: Tax holiday for cloud and data centre companies till 2047 announced

  Technology | February 01, 2026 14:43 IST

  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a tax holiday for cloud services and data centre services companies till 2047 during the Union Budget 2026–27 presentation in Parliament.

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  Budget 2026: Standing committee will assess impact of emerging technologies including AI

  Technology | February 01, 2026 14:47 IST

  A 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: Nirmala Sitharaman announces India Semiconductor Mission 2.0

  Technology | February 01, 2026 16:16 IST

  Finance 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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  Union Budget 2026: Space industry seeks ‘critical infrastructure’ status, govt procurement push

  Science | January 28, 2026 20:00 IST

  Ahead of the Union Budget, India’s private space industry urges the government to classify space assets as critical infrastructure, unlock low-cost financing, and boost domestic procurement to scale startups and strengthen national capabilities.

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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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  Union budget 2026: Telecom sector pushes for licence fee cuts, GST relief ahead of budget

  Technology | January 27, 2026 21:04 IST

  Ahead of Union Budget 2026, telecom operators including Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea seek licence fee reduction, GST relief, and spectrum reforms as COAI outlines key demands.

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  Budget 2026: Will smartphones get costlier from February 1? What industry experts say

  Budget | January 27, 2026 11:48 IST

  The Union Budget is scheduled to be presented on February 1. People will be keeping a close eye on the budget announcements, particularly regarding smartphone prices. Phone manufacturers are under considerable pressure due to the global chip shortage.

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