Nirmala Sitharaman
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Nirmala Sitharaman’s saree choices across nine Budgets celebrate Indian textile traditions
Fashion | Feb 01, 2026, 01:08 PM ISTFrom Mangalgiri and Pochampally to Bomkai and Madhubani, Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget Day sarees over the past nine years have quietly championed Indian handlooms, regional weaves, and artisan voices on the country’s biggest political stage.
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Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at Finance Ministry, carries tablet in red 'bahi-khata' style pouch
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 09:13 AM ISTUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present a Rs 54.1 lakh crore Union Budget for FY2026-27, registering a year-on-year growth of 7.9 per cent, according to a report by Sunidhi Securities & Finance Limited.
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Stock Market Today Highlights: Sensex, Nifty bleed on Budget day
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 04:27 PM ISTStock 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 | Feb 01, 2026, 08:30 AM ISTEach 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 | Feb 01, 2026, 08:03 AM ISTBudget 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 | Feb 01, 2026, 07:11 AM ISTFrom 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 | Feb 01, 2026, 06:56 AM ISTBudget 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 | 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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Who holds the record for delivering the longest Union Budget speech?
Budget | Jan 31, 2026, 07:36 PM ISTThe 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 | 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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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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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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Parliament Budget Session 2026: Both Houses adjourned to reconvene on Thursday at 11 am
India | Jan 28, 2026, 01:52 PM ISTParliament 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 | Jan 27, 2026, 04:14 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 27, 2026, 08:38 AM ISTA 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 | 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.