Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Sunday raised concerns over the Union Budget 2026, questioning the government's approach on trade, investment, and defence expenditure.
The budget has allocated a total expenditure of ₹53.47 lakh crore and capital expenditure of ₹12.21 lakh crore, which will accelerate the development of roads, railways, digital infrastructure, green energy, healthcare, education, and industrial growth across the country.
The Union Budget 2026-27, presented in Parliament on Sunday, has increased public capital expenditure to Rs 12.2 lakh crore in FY 2026-27, with industry experts saying that the increased outlay will revitalise project pipelines.
Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna on Sunday hailed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's 2026-27 budget as the "Yuva Shakti" Budget.
In the 20th fixture of the Women's Premier League (WPL), Delhi Capitals won the toss and decided to field against the UP Warriorz at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday.
Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder & Chairman, Bharti Enterprises welcoming the Union Budget called it a bold Budget that combines growth with inclusion. The strong emphasis on skilling, alongside sustained investments in science, innovation, and research are timely & will strengthen do
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as a "significant boost" for the country's defence preparedness.
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
Deepak Joshi, Member of the Managing Committee, IMC, stated similar sentiments, saying that the budget is focused on macroeconomics and policy, and will support the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' programme.
The industry has reacted with notable optimism, particularly regarding the scale of public spending. Amisha Vora, Chairperson & Managing Director of PL Capital - Prabhudas Lilladher, highlighted that the 24 Per cent rise in government capex is "huge" and noted the strategic importance