Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget in Parliament on Sunday, said the government has proposed targeted interventions in six areas to accelerate and sustain economic growth.
He said that the holistic development of the tribal people must harmoniously integrate material progress with cultural values, social responsibility, and spiritual growth.
Major Indian automobile manufacturers Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited and Hyundai Motor India Limited reported a surge in their sales figures for January 2026, according to the company's regulatory filings. Both companies achieved substantial year-on-year growth in domestic and total
Union Minister of State of Railways, V Somanna, on Sunday called the Railway sector a "strong pillar" of 'Viksit Bharat' and said that the Union Budget will be "extraordinary".
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)
Telangana BJP chief Ramchander Rao on Sunday said that people across the country are eagerly awaiting the Union Budget to be presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, expressing confidence that it would focus on growth and address public expectations.
The gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections reached Rs 1,93,384 crore in January 2026, registering a robust year-on-year growth of 6.2 per cent, according to government sources.
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.
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
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