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Union Budget: India may pour more money & simplify tax regime to offset Trump tariffs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government is likely to announce measures to improve the ease of doing business and boost infrastructure spending, while sticking to fiscal…

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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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India’s fiscal, monetary policies to support consumer demand revival in FY27 amid global uncertainties: HSBC

New Delhi: Supportive fiscal and monetary policies, along with financial deregulation, are expected to aid a revival in the consumer demand in India into FY27,…

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Fiscal deficit at 36.5% of FY26 target on higher capital spending

The Centre’s fiscal deficit in the first half of 2025-26 hit 36.5% of the annual target, compared with 29.4% a year before, thanks to higher…

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FY26 fiscal deficit pegged at 4.4%: Math unlikely to be hit

The Centre is confident of containing its FY26 fiscal deficit at the budgeted level of 4.4% of gross domestic product (GDP) despite potential revenue losses…

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