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  Budget: Sitharaman says customs duty rationalised on key items with focus on domestic manufacturing

  Budget | February 01, 2026 14:31 IST

  Budget 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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  Budget 2026 of Sitharaman focuses on income tax reforms, capex hike, cheaper cancer drugs

  India | February 01, 2026 14:28 IST

  Budget 2026: The fiscal deficit remains steady at 4.4% of GDP for FY26 Revised Estimates, adhering to the glide path below 4.5%. Indirect tax measures ease daily life with personal import tariffs cut to 10% from 20%, updated baggage allowances and duty-free fish catches.

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  Budget 2026 is historic, reflects empowered presence of nation's feminine strength: PM Modi

  India | February 01, 2026 15:16 IST

  PM Modi hails Budget 2026 as historic, lauds FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s record ninth Budget, and said it empowers women and lays a strong foundation for India’s future.

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  Budget 2026: Govt allocates Rs 7.85 lakh crore to defence, over 15 per cent hike from last year

  Budget | February 01, 2026 18:01 IST

  India'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

  Budget | February 01, 2026 13:34 IST

  Budget 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

  Budget | February 01, 2026 14:42 IST

  Sitharaman 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

  Budget | February 01, 2026 13:15 IST

  Budget 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 triggers Opposition pushback, Congress' Shashi Tharoor raises Kerala concern

  India | February 01, 2026 13:10 IST

  Though Congress leader Shashi Tharoor added that he was yet to read the full Budget document and would offer a more detailed assessment after going through it.

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  Budget 2026: What's in store for farmers and agriculture sector? | Key announcements here

  Budget | February 01, 2026 13:16 IST

  Budget 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: Centre's push for Corporate Mitras to support ICAI, ICSI

  Budget | February 01, 2026 14:41 IST

  Education 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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  Budget 2026: Alcohol to be costlier, here's what FM Nirmala Sitharaman says

  Budget | February 01, 2026 13:15 IST

  Finance 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

  Budget | February 01, 2026 13:51 IST

  Finance 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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  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: FM Sitharaman proposes to launch Khelo India mission for next decade

  Budget | February 01, 2026 12:31 IST

  Finance 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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  Union Budget 2026: 10 key tourism announcements by FM Nirmala Sitharaman

  Budget | February 01, 2026 13:30 IST

  Budget 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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  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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  Union Budget 2026: Key highlights of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget speech

  Budget | February 01, 2026 12:58 IST

  Union 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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  Education Budget: High-level committee on 'Education to Employment and Entrepreneurship' proposed

  Budget | February 01, 2026 14:38 IST

  The 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

  Budget | February 01, 2026 12:20 IST

  Budget 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

  Budget | February 01, 2026 13:42 IST

  Budget 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.