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USISPF welcomes Union Budget 2026-27, lauds trade, customs, sectoral refor
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) on Sunday (local time) welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as a progressive and comprehensive roadmap that strengthens India's competitiveness, boosts investment, and enhances ease of doing business.
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"Change of government in Kerala is absolutely indispensable": Shashi Tharo
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI on the Kerala elections, Tharoor said, "I think it's absolutely indispensable that there should be a change of government. The Left has been ruling for 10 years now, and they just proposed a budget a couple of days ago, which was completely based on funds they don't have,
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Union Budget 2026: Tharoor flags 'zero allocation' for Chabahar Port; says
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Senior Congress leader and MP Shashi Tharoor on Sunday raised concerns over the Union Budget 2026, pointing to a sharp drop in funding for the Chabahar port as a sign of India's shifting strategic priorities under international pressure.
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"What is govt doing about it?": Chidambaram slams Union Budget 2026, flags
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram on Sunday raised concerns over the Union Budget 2026, questioning the government's approach on trade, investment, and defence expenditure.
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STT hike on F&O aims to put a curb on "speculative" trading options: Arvin
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Earlier in the day, the Income Tax Department issued a clarification on the hike in STT on futures and options trades
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Indian Consul General in Shanghai attends Air India's inaugural ceremony o
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Mathur highlighted the 'three Kartavyas' underlined by the Union Budget 2026 and how India has booming opportunities for growth.
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"Budget 2026 offers nothing for the Poor": Congress president Kharge
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Congress President and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday criticised the proposals, alleging that they fail to address key economic challenges facing the country and offer no relief to vulnerable sections.
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Nifty down 1.5%, Sensex loses 1000 pts as Sitharaman hikes Securities Tran
Updated : 1 month, 3 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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Budget 2026: STT raised on F&O to discourage derivatives trading
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
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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Industry leaders expect growth-oriented budget with focus on infrastructur
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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)
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Trump says India has made deal to "buy Venezuelan oil"; urges China to do
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Addressing reporters aboard Air Force One, he said, "China is welcome to come in and make a great deal on oil. We've already made a deal. India is coming in, and they're going to be buying Venezuelan oil as opposed to buying it from Iran. So, we've already made the concept of the deal." Read More
Union Budget 2026: Passengers hope for tax relief, better rail services
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
One passenger said he had high hopes for the Budget, praising last year's exercise in which income tax slabs were revised. He said the Budget holds added significance amid the changing global order, as India is emerging as a soft power and strengthening its international relations.
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