Kharge also expressed disappointment over the lack of support for farmers, stating that they still await meaningful welfare support or an income security plan. He alleged that the inequality has surpassed levels seen under the British Raj, but the Budget does not mention it or provide any
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27 as a "strong foundation" for India's journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047, saying it will infuse fresh energy into the nation's ongoing reforms.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday accused the Centre of not releasing funds for the state after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the Union Budget 2026-27.
In an X post on Sunday, Dhami said, "Under the visionary leadership of the Hon'ble Prime Minister @narendramodi ji, the Khelo India Mission, presented under the Union Budget 2026-27, will become a powerful medium to elevate the nation's sports culture to new heights by connecting the country
The Union Budget 2026-27 has drawn positive reactions from industrial sectors for its focus on manufacturing priorities, export competitiveness, and the transition toward cleaner technologies. Industry experts have noted that the fiscal roadmap reinforces India's position as a reliable gl
"Kerala is the largest coconut-producing state. In fisheries, too, there should be some benefit for us. On ship repairing, when Varanasi and Patna were mentioned, I did not hear anything about Kerala. This is a little surprising. However, there may be more details in the Budget document.
"I propose setting up a 'High Level Committee on Banking for Viksit Bharat'", to comprehensively review the sector and align it with India's next phase of growth, while safeguarding financial stability, inclusion and consumer protection," she said, in her 90-minute-long Budget speech.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as people-focused and aligned with the vision of a developed India by 2047.
Recognising the need to enable critical infrastructure and boost investment in data centres, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to provide tax holiday till 2047 to any foreign company that provides cloud services to customers globally by using data centre services from India
To boost tourism in the North-Eastern region, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed a scheme for the development of Buddhist circuits in several Purvodaya states during the Budget 2026-27.