In the Union Budget post-Operation Sindoor, the Defence Services have received an unprecedented allocation of Rs 7.85 lakh crore for Financial Year (FY) 2026-27.
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai, reacting to the budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, stated that the budget of the Modi government reflects the aspirations of the country's 140 crore people.
The state's finance minister said that, despite Tamil Nadu's significant role in India's overall development, it has not received its rightful share. "This budget stands as one that has completely disregarded the expectations of the Tamil people," Thennarasu said.
The Union Budget 2026-27 has drawn widespread applause from India's industrial heavyweights. Industry captains across finance, mining, manufacturing, and consulting have noted a strategic focus on long-term tax certainty, infrastructure spending, and the strengthening of domestic supply c
It said the total volume of transaction in options and futures is more than 500 times of Indian Gross Domestic Product (GDP). "In Rupee terms, our GDP is 300 lakh crore rupees, while the volume for options and futures is more than 1.5 lakh lakh crore rupees. Therefore, there is justificat
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026-2027, terming it "positive and progressive" while highlighting its benefits for the state's development, infrastructure and employment.
"A listless, heartless budget from a clueless government. What began last session with the axing of MGNREGA has gone forward with massive welfare cuts in the name of "fiscal discipline," he wrote.
Congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting a development-oriented and inclusive budget, the Chief Minister said special attention has been given to farmers, women, the underprivileged, youth, small entrepreneurs, and backward s
Reacting to the budget, CM Patel said, "Prime Minister Shri Narendrabhai Modi has always given priority to the common people. Under his leadership, this budget is taking forward the Reform Express for a developed and self-reliant India."