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Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Ashwini Vaishnaw hail Union Budget 2026
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The Finance Ministry said in a statement that it is the first Budget prepared in Kartavya Bhawan and is inspired by three 'Kartavyas' (duties).
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Budget 2026-27: Roadmap for building developed India by 2047, charts cours
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Shah expressed his views soon after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth Budget in the Parliament. While no changes were announced to the tax slabs, Sitharaman announced the implementation of the New Tax Act from April 1, 2026. This was the first time in the history of
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"Progressive Budget, focuses on every sector," BJP MPs hail Nirmala Sithar
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
In her initial remarks, Sitharaman said that since her government assumed office, India's economic trajectory was marked by fiscal discipline and sustained growth.
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Budget 2026: Fiscal deficit target pegged at 4.3% for 2026-27
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Presenting the Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has pegged fiscal deficit at 4.3 per cent of the GDP for the year 2026-27, as against 4.4 per cent being targeted in 2025-26.
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Finance Minister proposes to introduce dedicated SME growth fund worth Rs
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The Finance Minister of India, Niramala Sitharaman, has proposed to introduce a dedicated 10,000 crores SME growth fund to create future jobs, incentivising enterprises based on select criteria. She stated that the government recognises MSMEs as a vital engine of growth, and proposes a th
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Budget 2026: Sitharaman allocates Rs 10000 crore to make India biopharma h
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to push India's biopharma sector under a Bio Pharma Shakti programme with an allocation of Rs 10000 crore for the next 5 years.
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Industry leaders expect growth-oriented budget with focus on infrastructur
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He also emphasised the importance of prioritising India's interests despite global uncertainties, citing the government's efforts to develop alternate markets and pursue Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
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Gem Hospital director seeks higher health spending, rate revision under Ay
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
"As we approach the budget announcement, those of us in the healthcare profession have specific expectations. To begin with, I am looking for a significant increase in healthcare spending as a percentage of our GDP. While it stood at 1.9% last year, the National Health Policy has set a ta
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President Murmu offers 'dahi-cheeni' to FM Nirmala Sitharaman before prese
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday offered 'dahi-cheeni' (curd and sugar) to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as it is considered auspicious ahead of the presentation of her ninth Union Budget.
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Nirmala Sitharaman meets President Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of Un
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Sitharaman is set to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget, which will see her equal former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram's record and surpass that of Pranab Mukherjee. Former Prime Minister Morarji Desai continues to hold the record for presenting the most Union Budgets in indepen
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FM Sitharaman leaves for Rashtrapati Bhavan with 'Digital Bahi-Khata' ahea
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Sitharaman is set to present her record ninth consecutive budget today at 11 am in the Lok Sabha.
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Nirmala Sitharaman, MoS Pankaj Chaudhary depart for Kartavya Bhavan ahead
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Sitharaman is set to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget, which will see her equal former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram's record and surpass that of Pranab Mukherjee. Former Prime Minister Morarji Desai continues to hold the record for presenting the most Union Budgets in indepen
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