Totally lacklustre: Congress on Union Budget
Congress criticised Union Budget 2026-27 as “lacklustre” and “non-transparent,” saying Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s speech omitted key allocations. While capex…
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Sensex crashes over 2,300 points after Budget; Nifty down over 600 points
Indian markets saw sharp intra-day falls after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27. Sensex dropped over 2,300…
Reforms in financial sector: Panel for Viksit Bharat Vision
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a high-level Banking Committee for Viksit Bharat, restructuring key financial institutions, reviewing FEMA rules, promoting…
Budget proposes Rs 10,000 crore Bio Pharma Shakti scheme
The Union Budget 2026–27 proposed a Rs 10,000 crore Bio Pharma Shakti scheme to boost biologics and biosimilars, alongside allied…
Centre proposes 7 high-speed rail corridors to link growth cities
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed seven high-speed rail corridors linking major Indian cities, promoting regional growth, faster travel, and lower…
India to buy Venezuelan oil, claims Trump
US President Donald Trump claimed India will buy Venezuelan oil instead of Iranian supplies, suggesting a shift in global energy…
Sitharaman lays 16th Finance Commission report in Lok Sabha
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the 16th Finance Commission report in Lok Sabha, outlining tax devolution between Centre and states…
Stock markets gain momentum ahead of Budget presentation
Sensex and Nifty traded higher in early deals ahead of the Union Budget 2026–27. Sensex rose over 272 points and…
Gold, silver prices dip 7 to 9 pc as aggressive profit taking continues
Gold and silver prices plunged sharply as investors booked profits after a historic rally. MCX gold fell over 7% and…
New excise duty and cess on tobacco and pan masala from February 1
From February 1, the government will introduce a new tax structure for cigarettes, tobacco products, and pan masala. The move…