Speaking in the State Assembly, the Finance Minister said, "Today, I stand before this august House not merely to present the accounts of income and expenditure, but to present a roadmap of hope for the people of Andhra Pradesh."
Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent remarks at the inauguration of 'Seva Teerth,' he said, "The PM called upon everyone to free ourselves from the mentality of slavery and for all to fulfil our duties with the spirit of nation first. The 2026 budget presented by the Finance
The Lok Sabha will reconvene on March 9 after a three-week recess. The Rajya Sabha was also adjourned and is scheduled to meet again on March 9 after a three-week recess.
Addressing the Rajya Sabha during the reply to the discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27, Sitharaman said, "Congress sheds crocodile tears about rising debt. They want us to borrow more money and also release funds to the States."
Interjecting Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's reply on the budget for the entertainment industry, Rajya Sabha MP Jaya Bachchan termed the minister as "a great storyteller" and raised questions on taxation that has led to an increase in ticket pricing.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday defended the Union Budget 2026-27 in Rajya Sabha, emphasising that government funds are "hard-earned contributions of every Indian citizen", not a "free pool of cash."
Boeing welcomed the government's decision to remove the 7.5%-15% basic customs duty on components and parts used in the manufacture of civilian aircraft, calling it a transformative step for the sector. This move is expected to reduce manufacturing costs by 5-7% and support local players
Recognising this importance, the Union Budget 2026-27 has reinforced support for manufacturing through targeted measures focusing on investment incentives, innovation, infrastructure development, and industrial ecosystem strengthening, it added. Building on the three defined Kartavyas , the
Uttar Pradesh Minister OP Rajbhar on Thursday said that the UP Budget 2026 has been framed with the development and welfare of every section of society in mind, given that the state is the most populous in the country.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that West Bengal has been placed at the centre of the Union Budget 2026-27 under the government's 'Purvodaya' (Rise of the East) strategy, rejecting allegations that the state did not find mention in the Budget.
Echoing similar sentiments, SP MP Anand Bhadauriya termed the Budget "hollow". "We had initially hoped that the budget would be a good one, but a hollow budget was presented. The opposition raised questions in the House, but the Finance Minister did not give a meaningful response to any o