Local traders in Hyderabad on Sunday expressed their expectations from the upcoming Union Budget, citing mounting challenges due to rising taxes and increasing procurement costs that are impacting small businesses.
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
Housewives across Andhra Pradesh are looking to the upcoming Union Budget for relief from rising household expenses and price pressures. Sushma Kesavarapu, from the Kothapeta constituency, said women managing household finances are expecting a people-friendly budget that eases daily econo
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has called an all-party meeting at 11 am on January 27 to discuss key national issues and legislative business ahead of the Budget Session, according to sources.
Giving percentage of funds shared from the Union budget, Tagore said that during 2004-2014, under the United Progressive Alliance (UPA), Tamil Nadu received 5 per cent of the Union budget's pool, whereas from 2014-2025, the state only got around 4.08 per cent. This is despite the fact tha
Dharmakirti Joshi, Chief Economist at Crisil, stated that the budget is being prepared under a favourable growth and inflation scenario, though global uncertainty and volatility remain key considerations for the government.
Speaking with ANI on the expectations from the Union Budget 2026, Arora said, "From a duty standpoint, there could be some tweaking that happens on the customs duty. We may have to make concessions on goods coming in from the United States and provide concessions as well. So there will be
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 23: As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, discussions around the real estate sector are increasingly focused on how existing policy frameworks align with current market conditions. While sustained public investment in infrastructure has supported housi
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) has submitted its recommendations for the Union Budget 2026-27, calling on the government to implement urgent measures to strengthen housing affordability and ensure a steady supply of residential units. The apex
A survey conducted by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) found strong optimism across industry in India, with nearly 80 per cent of respondents expressing confidence in the country's growth prospects.
The Budget Session will commence on January 28 and continue till April 2, with one break. The first phase is scheduled from January 28 to February 13, while the second phase will run from March 9 to April 2. A total of 30 sittings are expected during the session.