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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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Union Budget 2026: Budget 2026-27: Key numbers to watch as Nirmala Sitharaman counts on growth

The Budget for 2026-27, to be presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, comes at a time when the economy faces substantial external…

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Budget 2026: What the past five years say about this year’s priorities

Each year, the Union Budget draws the nation’s attention as it defines the country’s economic direction for the new financial year. As Finance Minister wields…

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After capacity creation, manufacturing looks to Budget 2026 for the next push

India’s manufacturing sector has moved decisively from policy intent to capacity creation. Investment momentum is visible across multiple industries. The next phase of growth will…

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Budget 2026: The next phase of India’s growth depends on resolving a critical imbalance

Budget 2026 will be tabled less than two weeks from today, and it is due to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at a…

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Budget 2026: States seek higher capex aid, GST loss compensation in pre-Budget talks with Sitharaman

New Delhi: States sought greater special assistance for capital investments, and enhanced support to compensate for revenue loss due to the recent goods and services…

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Budget 2026: How India can mobilise capital for its next growth leap

India Budget 2026: A two-pronged thrust at the policy and regulatory levels provided impetus to consumption in calendar year 2025, as evidenced by robust goods…

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PM Modi meets economists, sector experts ahead of Union Budget 2026-27

Union Budget 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met eminent economists and sectoral experts to seek their views on the upcoming Budget, a senior…

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Budget 2026: A close look at India’s infrastructure output within a year before Sitharaman sets the ball rolling in Lok Sabha

India’s infrastructure output continues to be a key topic in economic discussions during the Budget weeks. Budget 2026 will be the third budget to be…

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Nirmala Sitharaman, along with MoS Harsh Malhotra, chairs Chintan Shivir of Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Corporate Affairs

Vijayanagara: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, along with Union Minister of State for Corporate Affairs Harsh Malhotra, chaired the Chintan Shivir…

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