Welcoming the budget, India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) said in a statement that, "the sustained focus on electronics manufacturing, the launch of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, and the significant expansion of the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) rea
"Pollution is a priority for the government. We are working with many state governments on projects related to air and water pollution. There is a significant budgetary outlay on sewage control as well as drainage," Thakur said.
The Chief Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman places the aspirations of the poor, farmers, youth, women and the middle class at its core. He added that states like Chhattisgarh stand to
Mahrang Baloch wrote that for decades the Baloch have been treated as a "suspect population," governed through coercion and exclusion rather than citizenship, consent or inclusion.
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 state's finance minister said that, despite Tamil Nadu's significant role in India's overall development, it has not received its rightful share. "This budget stands as one that has completely disregarded the expectations of the Tamil people," Thennarasu said.
The stock markets will absorb the changes in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) and gradually adjust, with no significant impact on the asset quality of stock brokers or exchange-listed entities, Ashish Chauhan, Managing Director and CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), said on Sunday.
One of the most impactful announcements for the sector is the reduction in Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on overseas tour packages to a flat 2%. By easing the upfront financial burden on travellers, this policy is set to enhance affordability, encourage outbound travel, and stimulate dema
The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & Information Technology Jitin Prasada, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) S. Krishnan, senior MeitY officials, and leadership teams from both BISAG-
One of the key takeaways for the industry leader was the sense of predictability in the government's policy direction. Goenka described the document as "a budget that reflects continuity and stability," noting that "the areas which the government has been speaking on over the years, continue
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament, proposing a significant 9 per cent increase in capital expenditure to Rs 12.2 lakh crore. The allocation aims to sustain the momentum in infrastructure development and support economic gr