The Union Budget 2026-27 has drawn widespread applause from India's industrial heavyweights. Industry captains across finance, mining, manufacturing, and consulting have noted a strategic focus on long-term tax certainty, infrastructure spending, and the strengthening of domestic supply c
The industry has reacted with notable optimism, particularly regarding the scale of public spending. Amisha Vora, Chairperson & Managing Director of PL Capital - Prabhudas Lilladher, highlighted that the 24 Per cent rise in government capex is "huge" and noted the strategic importance
"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
The global precious metals market faced a massive reversal on Thursday as both gold and silver prices tumbled from historic peaks. Silver, which recently touched a record high of Rs 4,20,000 in India and 121 dollars per ounce internationally, saw a sharp correction that wiped out significant
The Economic Survey of India tabled in Parliament on Thursday highlighted a steady improvement in the Centre's fiscal position, noting that fresh government borrowings are now increasingly being used to service past interest obligations rather than to finance current spending.
New Delhi [India], January 28: As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, Gujarat's leading corporate voices have outlined clear expectations to sustain India's growth momentum and advance the vision of a Viksit Bharat. Industry leaders across manufacturing, infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture
The Jogi brothers, who were recently released after spending 83 days in jail in an alleged fake liquor case, briefed him on how the TDP government "troubled them and their family by registering false cases."
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who arrived in Gorakhpur late Monday evening, met with people during a public grievance redressal program on Tuesday morning after spending the night at the Gorakhnath Temple. He listened carefully to the people who had come with their problems and read the
Capital expenditure by the central government is expected to cross Rs 12 lakh crore in (Financial Year) FY27, registering a year-on-year growth of around 10 per cent, according to a report by the State Bank of India (SBI).
Chaitanya explained, "High GST rates have reduced consumers' ability to spend, leading to a noticeable decline in demand. This fall in consumption has directly impacted retail businesses, particularly small traders who depend on steady daily sales." He noted that while the Central Governm