Tag: Nirmala Sitharaman
A year on, ₹1 lakh-cr Urban Challenge Fund a nonstarter
A year after finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled a ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund, the big-ticket reform idea to transform cities into growth hubs,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…