Union Budget 2026
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Budget 2026: New Income Tax Act 2025 will come into effect on April 1, says Sitharaman
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 12:38 PM ISTBudget 2026: FM Sitharaman said people filing ITR-1 and ITR-2 can continue to file till July 31. "Non-audit business cases and trusts will be allowed to file returns till August 31,” she said.
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FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces multilingual AI agriculture tool to help farmers in Budget 2026
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 12:25 PM ISTTo diversify farm outputs, increase productivity, enhance farmers' incomes and create new employment opportunities, the government will will support high-value crops such as coconut, sandalwood, cocoa, and cashew in the coastal areas.
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Education Budget 2026: Top 10 announcements by Nirmala Sitharaman on education sector
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 02:23 PM ISTEducation Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha on Sunday (February 1). Check top 10 allocations in education sector
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Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman announces rare earth corridors in four states, including Tamil Nadu
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 12:34 PM ISTThe Government had approved the 'Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnet' with a financial outlay of Rs 7,280 crore.
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Education Budget 2026: Sitharaman proposes setting up 3 new All India Institute of Ayurveda, NIPERs
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 02:35 PM ISTEducation Budget 2026: Sitharaman has proposed setting up 3 new All India Institute of Ayurveda, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research.
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Education Budget 2026: 5 university townships, girls hostel in every districts - details
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 12:23 PM ISTEducation Budget 2026: Sitharaman announced five university townships, girls hostel in every districts.
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Budget 2026: Standing committee will assess impact of emerging technologies including AI
Technology | Feb 01, 2026, 02:47 PM ISTA 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: FM Sitharaman propose setting up high level committee on 'Banking for Viksit Bharat'
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 12:27 PM ISTBudget 2026: Presenting the Budget for 2026-27, Sitharaman said the government will ensure the dividends of growth reach every farmer, scheduled caste, scheduled tribe, and youth.
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Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman says India to develop 7 high-speed rail corridors between cities
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 10:48 PM ISTBudget 2026: FM Sitharaman said, "We proposed the development of seven high-speed rail corridors as part of efforts to boost connectivity and infrastructure in India. Key routes include: Mumbai to Pune; Pune to Hyderabad; Hyderabad to Bengaluru; Bengaluru to Chennai."
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Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman announces India Semiconductor Mission 2.0
Technology | Feb 01, 2026, 04:16 PM ISTFinance 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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Budget 2026 is driven by 3 kartavyas of growth, aspirations, Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas: FM Sitharaman
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 11:28 AM ISTBudget 2026: FM Sitharaman said the first kartavya is to accelerate and sustain economic growth by enhancing productivity and competitiveness and building resilience to volatile global dynamics.
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Union Budget 2026: Physical copies of the budget brought to Parliament | Video
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 02:34 PM ISTEarlier in the day, the Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Union Budget 2026-27. Following the approval, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth record Budget in the Lok Sabha.
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Budget 2026: Amroha artist creates charcoal sketch ahead of presentation | WATCH
Trending | Feb 01, 2026, 10:38 AM ISTBudget 2026: Ahead of the Budget, Sitharaman followed tradition by meeting President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where she was offered dahi-cheeni as a symbol of good luck.
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President Murmu offers 'dahi-cheeni' to Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of Union Budget 2026 | Watch
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 09:49 AM ISTUnion Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday called on President Droupadi Murmu before presenting her record ninth Budget in the Lok Sabha.
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Why is the Union Budget presented on February 1 every year: Key things to know
Budget | Feb 01, 2026, 09:33 AM ISTFM Sitharaman is set to present her record 9th consecutive budget today at 11 am. She will present a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of India for the year 2026-27.
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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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Will stock market see turmoil during Budget presentation? Experts share tips for retail investors
Business | Feb 01, 2026, 10:44 AM ISTUnion Budget 2026: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-27 in Parliament today. From the stock markets to the middle class, all eyes are on the key announcements.
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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.