Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a major push for India's Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) ecosystem, proposing the creation of AVGC Content Creator Labs across thousands of schools and colleges as part of the Union Budget 2026.
In response to the US tariffs on imports of Indian goods, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed reducing the tariff rate on all dutiable goods imported for personal use from 20 per cent to 10 per cent.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday while presenting the Union Budget 2026-27, Sitharaman proposed to introduce a scheme to revive 200 legacy industrial clusters "to improve their cost competitiveness and efficiency through infrastructure and technology upgradation."
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the launch of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, with a Rs 40,000 crore outlay, aiming to boost the country's semiconductor ecosystem. This initiative focuses on producing equipment and materials, designing full-stack Indian inte
Sitharaman who speaking while presenting the Union Budget 2026-27, mentioned that the main purpose of 'Mahatma Gandhi Handloom Scheme' is to strengthen khadi, handloom, and handicraft sectors.
For the labour-intensive textile sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed an integrated programme with key components. The Minister emphasised that the first pillar of her plan, the National Fibre Scheme, is aimed at "achieving self-reliance in natural fibres like silk, wool,
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)
Speaking to ANI ahead of the Budget presentation on Sunday, Chauhan said, "Tomorrow, the Finance Minister will present the Union Budget. We hope that Himachal Pradesh will receive a generous allocation, especially through our Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG). For the current financial year 202
Addressing the occasion, the CM said, "A new industrial area spread over 100 acres will be developed in Gudh to create employment opportunities for youth. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the state government is preserving heritage while setting new benchmarks in religi