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Tax should be reduced on essential commodities: Odisha women express hopes
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Maitri, a female entrepreneur, expressed her hopes for tax reductions on everyday essentials such as gas burners, purifiers, etc. She also highlighted the need for an effective tax structure, stating that women-led businesses should be "tax-free" to create more opportunit
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"Telangana will get its share of allocation": BJP Spokesperson Prakash Red
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BJP Spokesperson Prakash Reddy expects Telangana to receive its fair share of allocation in the Union Budget 2026. The state is seeking funding support for key projects such as the Regional Ring Road, Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-II, and Musi River rejuvenation.
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Union Budget 2026: Passengers hope for tax relief, better rail services
Updated : 1 month, 1 week 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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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrives at Kartavya Bhawan ahead of Un
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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman arrived at the Kartavya Bhawan on Sunday ahead of presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha during the ongoing Budget session of Parliament.
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Nirmala Sitharaman, MoS Pankaj Chaudhary depart for Kartavya Bhavan ahead
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Sitharaman is set to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget, which will see her equal former Finance Minister P. Chidambaram's record and surpass that of Pranab Mukherjee. Former Prime Minister Morarji Desai continues to hold the record for presenting the most Union Budgets in indepen
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Bengal doing its part, Centre not paying dues: WB Finance Minister Chandri
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, West Bengal Finance Minister Chandrima Bhattacharya accused the Centre of not releasing the state's dues, saying the state government was fulfilling its responsibilities but was not receiving what it was entitled to.
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"Modi govt pushed economy into unprecedented mess": Mallikarjun Kharge ahe
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday criticised the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government, asserting that its own "legacy" has left the economy in an "unprecedented mess," and questioned whether the upcoming budget would deliver concrete
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"Govt has no clear vision to bridge gap between rich and poor": Congress'
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Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Saturday criticised the government for lacking a clear, results-oriented vision, highlighting unemployment, underemployment, rising inflation, and the widening gap between rich and poor.
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"Make people confident in federal structure": Karnataka Law Minister ahead
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Patil urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to instil confidence in the federal bodies and ensure the Centre addresses all aspects.
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"Rajasthan should be granted special status": Congress' Tika Ram Jully urg
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
He emphasised the need for the central government to grant Rajasthan special state status, citing the state's unique geographical conditions that pose significant challenges to implementing development schemes.
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Union Budget 2026: Economists expect focus on jobs, agri, MSMEs, green eco
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While speaking to ANI, Raikindi stated that the government of India is likely to prioritise job creation, agricultural development, inclusive manufacturing, and digital transformation. These sectors are expected to drive sustainable growth and development across the country
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Budget should bring safe harbour for off-market listed share deals to ease
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"Today, if a purchaser pays a price below the tax fair market value, the difference is taxed in the hands of the purchaser as ordinary income. In listed shares, the fair market value is pegged to the stock exchange price, and in off-market deals, parties have no control over price movements
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