Why Sitharaman’s ninth budget chose continuity over courage
Unremarkable. That sums up Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth and least exciting budget. She said the “reform express” of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was well on its…
Budget 2026: A slow-cooked recipe for wholesome consumption
The budget places its faith in India’s earning capacity rather than its spending impulse. It makes a clear statement about the government’s priorities.It is not…
Union Budget trims TCS, simplifies TDS to ease burden on taxpayers
The budget has made an effort to simplify tax collection by proposing threshold and rate changes in tax collected at source (TCS), offering significant relief…
Farm jam: Budget bets on nuts, cocoa, fisheries to boost agri value
The budget’s thrust on high-value farm produce and allied sectors will help India cut import dependence, raise farm incomes, strengthen exports, and modernise agricultural practices,…
A Budget of Calibrated Ambition: Reading FY27 fiscal tea leaves
By Prompt: Claude Opus 4.5Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth consecutive budget arrives at a peculiar inflection point for the Indian economy. With growth hovering around…
16th Finance Commission keeps states’ tax share at 41%
The sixteenth Finance Commission recommended end of revenue deficit grant for the states, retaining state’s share in the divisible tax pool at 41% for the…
Build, India, Build: Govt assures backing for infrastructure developers
The partial credit guarantee (PCG) for private developers through a new infrastructure risk guarantee fund will provide lenders with an important risk mitigation tool, lowering…
Budget 2026 lays the groundwork for competitive manufacturing, resilient supply chains & inclusive growth, Anish Shah says
The Union Budget comes at a moment when India’s economic journey is accelerating to meet the goals of Viksit Bharat. This requires competitive manufacturing, resilient…
Budget 2026: Customs levy on personal imports halved to 10%; high-end electronic goods, apparel may see lower landed costs
Indian consumers shopping directly from global ecommerce platforms are set to get some relief at a time when the rupee is falling, as the budget…
Union Budget 2026: Parliament gets an allocation of Rs 1,492
New Delhi: The Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday has allocated Rs 1,492 crore for the functioning of both Houses of…