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  Budget 2026: Govt to launch coconut promotion scheme, boost cashew and cocoa sectors

  Budget | February 01, 2026 14:47 IST

  She also announced a dedicated programme to rejuvenate old and low-yielding orchards and expand high-density cultivation of walnuts, almonds and pine nuts.

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  Budget 2026 'garbage of lies, not a single paisa for Bengal,' says Mamata Banerjee

  February 01, 2026 14:36 IST

  Citing the Jangalmahal Jangal Sundari project in Purulia, Mamata Banerjee pointed out that investments worth Rs 72,000 crore are already planned for the economic corridor without any support from the Centre.

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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: 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: 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 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: Here's how education stakeholders reacting on Union Budget

  Budget | February 01, 2026 14:50 IST

  Education Budget 2026: Centre has proposed has proposed setting up of three new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and to add 75,000 medical seats over five years. Here's how education stakeholders reacted on union budget.

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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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  Education Budget 2026: 3 new AIIMS announced; Centre proposes to add 75,000 medical seats

  Budget | February 01, 2026 14:40 IST

  Education Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed setting up of three new All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and to add 75,000 medical seats over five years.

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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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  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 2026: Centre proposes to reduce TCS rate for pursuing education

  Budget | February 01, 2026 14:35 IST

  Education Budget 2026: Sitharaman has proposed to reduce TCS rate for pursuing education and for medical purposes under the liberalised remittance scheme, popularly known as LRS, from 5 per cent to 2 per cent.

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  Fiscal deficit pegged at 4.3% of GDP in FY27, lower than FY26: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

  Budget | February 01, 2026 12:20 IST

  The government has proposed to lower debt-to-GDP ratio to 55.6 per cent in FY27, from 56.1 per cent in the current fiscal year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday.

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  Budget 2026: MACT interest exempt from income tax, TDS scrapped

  Auto | February 01, 2026 16:46 IST

  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces income tax exemption on interest awarded by the Motor Accident Claims Tribunal, with TDS on such interest done away with.

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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."