They also appealed to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to take women's interests into account while framing the budget, saying that steps to support household budgets and women's economic security would provide much-needed relief to middle-class families.
Addressing the joint session of Parliament at the start of the Budget Session today, President Droupadi Murmu highlighted India's growing economic trajectory and the transformative reforms in the rural parts of the country.
The Indian business community remains optimistic about the country's economic trajectory despite global headwinds, according to the latest 'Pre-Budget Survey 2026-27' released by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). The survey reveals that nearly 80 per cent
The Halwa ceremony, marking the final stage of the Budget preparation process for Union Budget 2026-27, was held today in the Budget Press at North Block, in the presence of Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will chair an all-party meeting on Tuesday ahead of the Budget session, which begins on January 28 and runs until April 2.
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has called an all-party meeting at 11 am on January 27 to discuss key national issues and legislative business ahead of the Budget Session, according to sources.
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) has submitted its recommendations for the Union Budget 2026-27, calling on the government to implement urgent measures to strengthen housing affordability and ensure a steady supply of residential units. The apex
The Government of India has completed the implementation of several key direct tax reforms announced in recent Union Budgets, aiming to enhance investment certainty and reduce the compliance burden for taxpayers. As the presentation of the Union Budget 2026-27 approaches, the Ministry of
A majority of industry stakeholders have identified boosting domestic manufacturing and strengthening the 'Make in India' initiative as the top priority for the Union Budget 2026-27, citing high compliance burden, logistics and energy costs, and limited access to long-term capital as key con
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Sunday held a pre-budget interaction with female students interested in the social sector at his residence.
Karnataka government has called on the Union Government, in the forthcoming Union Budget 2026-27, to ensure revenue protection for States post-GST rationalisation, share excise duty and cess on pan masala and tobacco products, release pending Central dues under flagship schemes such as th
To sustain capital expenditure and address developmental priorities amid global economic uncertainties, the industry chamber CII in its proposals for the Union Budget 2026-27, has urged the Government to mobilise resources through a calibrated approach to privatisation, focusing on sector