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  Stock Market Today Highlights: Sensex, Nifty bleed on Budget day

  Budget | February 01, 2026 16:27 IST

  Stock 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 | February 01, 2026 8:30 IST

  Each 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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  Home loan, health insurance: Will FM Sitharaman bring relief to India's middle class in Budget 2026?

  Budget | February 01, 2026 8:03 IST

  Budget 2026: Consumers expect relief in areas like home loans, health insurance, EVs, and domestic electronics, while imported luxury items and foreign cars could get costlier.

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  Budget 2026: From briefcase to bahi khata to tablet, how budget papers evolved over the years

  Budget | February 01, 2026 7:11 IST

  From Bahi Khata and briefcase to tablet, the presentation of the Union Budget has undergone a massive transformation over these years.

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  Union Budget 2026: Will commodity market be open today? Check details

  Business | February 01, 2026 6:56 IST

  Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will on February 1 present her ninth straight Budget, which is expected to unveil measures to sustain growth momentum, maintain fiscal discipline, and contain reforms that could buffer the economy from global trade frictions, including US tariffs.

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  Budget 2026 HIGHLIGHTS: Centre defends long-term growth aimed Budget against Opposition's jabs

  Budget | February 01, 2026 20:47 IST

  Budget 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 | February 01, 2026 0:00 IST

  Union 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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  Who holds the record for delivering the longest Union Budget speech?

  Budget | January 31, 2026 19:36 IST

  The Budget for the April 2026 to March 2027 financial year will be presented on a Sunday, marking a first in independent India’s history, with Nirmala Sitharaman set to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget.

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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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  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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  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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  Parliament Budget Session 2026: Both Houses adjourned to reconvene on Thursday at 11 am

  India | January 28, 2026 13:52 IST

  Parliament Budget Session 2026: The session will include 30 sittings and is expected to witness extensive debates on taxation, public spending and key policy measures. Parliament will recess on February 13 and resume on March 9, while Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget on February 1.

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  Budget 2026: Employment and exports take centre stage in industry expectations - Survey

  Budget | January 27, 2026 16:14 IST

  The industry has demanded strong support for exports amidst challenges such as global trade conflicts, tariffs, and non-tariff barriers (such as CBAM and deforestation-related regulations).

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  Budget 2026: Industry seeks big push for jobs and exports as FICCI survey flags rising expectations

  Budget | January 27, 2026 8:38 IST

  A new FICCI survey shows that India Inc is expecting Budget 2026 to prioritise job creation, export growth and infrastructure investment. Industry leaders are seeking stronger export support, higher RoDTEP allocation and targeted reforms amid global trade volatility.

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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

  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: Will infra spending for key projects be increased? Here's what Industry leaders demand

  Budget | January 23, 2026 8:16 IST

  Budget 2026: Industry leaders across logistics, retail, energy, technology and hospitality have urged the government to double infrastructure spending to Rs 3 lakh crore. They believe sustained and strategic investments can boost supply chains, boost innovation and support nationwide development.