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Nifty down 1.5%, Sensex loses 1000 pts as Sitharaman hikes Securities Tran
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The domestic equity markets witnessed heavy selling pressure on Sunday as stocks fell sharply during Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 speech, with investors reacting strongly to a steep increase in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options (F&O) tr
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Counter to US tariffs: Centre reduces tariff rate on goods imported for pe
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
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.
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Budget 2026: STT raised on F&O to discourage derivatives trading
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In an effort to discourage futures and options (F&O) trading, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to raise Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on such derivatives trade.
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Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman announces establishment of NIMHANS 2.0 in North
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Presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the government's plan to establish NIMHANS 2.0, a premier mental health institute in North India, to address gaps in mental health infrastructure. She also announced the duty exemption o
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Budget 2026: Govt to upgrade allied health institutions, train 1 lakh prof
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While presenting the Union Budget 2026, the Finance Minister stated that the government will also develop a strong care system covering geriatrics and allied care services. To achieve this, a range of National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF)-aligned programmes will be developed to
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Union Budget: Govt brings IT services under single category, boosts tax ce
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Speaking while presenting the Union Budget 2026-27, Sitharaman announced that these segments will be brought under a single category named "Information Technology Services".
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Budget 2026 announces tax relief for accident victims, cuts TCS on foreign
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a series of tax-related proposals in the Union Budget 2026 aimed at improving ease of living, simplifying compliance, and providing relief to common taxpayers.
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Budget 2026: FM proposes community owned retail outlets for women entrepre
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She highlighted a significant evolution in how the government views women's work. She spoke about the successful foundation laid by previous initiatives, specifically noting that she intends to "build on the success of 'Lakpati Didi Programme'" which has already helped millions of women f
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Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman proposes Rs 100 crore incentive for single
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During the presentation of the Union Budget 26-27, the Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, proposed to introduce a market-making framework with suitable access to funds and derivatives on corporate bond indices. She also proposed introducing total-return swaps for corporate bonds.
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FM Sitharaman proposes girls' hostel in every district, 'She MARTS' to boo
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a series of proposals to strengthen the higher education ecosystem and promote women-led entrepreneurship, including the construction of a girls' hostel in every district and the establishment of community-owned 'She MARTS'. Read More
FM Sitharaman proposes 'Khelo India Mission' to boost talent development,
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to launch the 'Khelo India Mission' while presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Parliament on Sunday. The mission aims to create an integrated talent-development pathway, train coaches and support staff, incorporate sports science and
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Union Budget 2026: Centre allocates Rs 1.4 lakh Cr for state local bodies,
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
The Centre has allocated Rs 1.4 lakh crores for states for the Financial Year 2026-27 as Finance Commission grants, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday.
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