Tag: Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to table Economic Survey in Lok Sabha today
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to table the Economic Survey 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. The Economic Survey document, prepared by…
Budget 2026 wishlist: Manufacturing sector seeks tax relief, lower compliance costs
New Delhi: India’s manufacturing sector has pitched for tax relief and lowering compliance costs in the upcoming budget, with more than half of industry CXOs…
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…