BUDGET TEAM OF FINANCE MINISTER NIRMALA SITHARAMAN
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Inside Sitharaman’s Budget 2026-27 war room: Check who all are part of finance minister’s crew

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gears up for the closure of her Budget preparations, she is all set to present the key economic document on…

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All roads lead to a deal as India and EU gear up for FTA finale

New Delhi: An announcement on the conclusion of talks on an ambitious free trade deal and finalisation of a strategic defence pact as well as…

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Canada’s PM Carney likely to visit India in early March; C$2.8 bn uranium supply deal on cards

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney will likely visit India the first week of March and sign deals on uranium, energy, minerals and artificial intelligence, Dinesh…

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Budget 2026: The GCC capital of the world needs more brains to bank its $100-billion dream

Budget 2026 is expected to double down on India’s role as a global brain hub. And at the heart of that story are Global Capability…

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India’s FY26 tax collections remain weak, FY27 may be a different story: CareEdge Ratings

New Delhi: The central government’s tax collections have remained weak so far in the ongoing financial year 2025-26 (FY26), with growth significantly lower than budgeted…

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The price of safe-haven asset gold surpassed 5,000 USD, hitting a record amid rising global uncertainty. (AFP)
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In a first, gold price breaches past $5,000 amid Trump-fuelled global tensions| Business News

Gold soared past $5,100 an ounce on Monday, reaching a new record for the first time as more investors turned to the safe-haven asset amid…

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with her colleagues at the finance ministry before presentation of Union Budget 2025 on 1 February 2026. (ANI)
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Key expectations — from income tax to GST-style customs overhaul| Business News

On 1 February, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026—her ninth straight budget presentation—amid expectation of an overhaul of customs duty on…

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Budget 2026 could change how India builds, exports and sells from SEZs

The Union Budget for 2026-27 is fast approaching and companies look forward to measures that attract investments, boost growth and increase confidence. India’s drive to…

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Republic Day Parade: Not just tanks or tableaux but a $136 bn opportunity struts down Kartavya Path

India’s Republic Day celebrations this year came with a side of trade diplomacy, as the European Union’s top leadership joined the ceremonial proceedings even while…

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Union Budget 2026-27: Customs overhaul, TDS rationalisation among key expectations

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth consecutive Budget on February 1 in the Lok Sabha amid expectations of overhaul of Customs…

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