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RBI MPC begins rate meeting, decision due Friday

Mumbai: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra-headed six-member rate-setting panel on Wednesday started deliberations on the next set of bi-monthly interest rate in the backdrop of growth-focused…

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High contribution to global growth draws India to the centre stage: Nirmala Sitharaman

Indian exporters stand to gain from reduction in US tariffs and trade agreement with the EU, which will also help attract investment, finance minister Nirmala…

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Budget 2026: DEA Secy asks companies to invest in critical sectors

NEW DELHI: Private investment is picking up in sectors that are backed by government support, economic affairs secretary Anuradha Thakur said on Monday, calling on…

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Budget 2026: Tax reforms mark shift to trust-based regime, says CBDT chief

NEW DELHI: The direct tax reforms announced in the budget are aimed at preparing the ground for a new trust-based tax regime with new Income…

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Did Budget 2026 leave you richer or poorer? Find out here

For households with financial ties beyond India’s borders, Budget 2026 brings a clutch of changes that promise immediate cash-flow relief and simpler compliance, even as…

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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…

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Missed Budget 2026 speech? Watch 10 big highlights that impact comman man's life - The Economic Times Video
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Missed Budget 2026 speech? Watch 10 big highlights that impact comman man’s life – The Economic Times Video

Union Budget 2026 lays out a comprehensive roadmap focused on jobs, skills and inclusive growth, with major support for farmers, MSMEs, women entrepreneurs, healthcare, education…

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Former G20 sherpa & former Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh kant addresses an event (ANI/File)
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Ex-NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Budget| Business News

India’s former G20 Sherpa and ex-NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant on Sunday highlighted how the Union Budget is “very responsible and fiscally prudent,” saying it…

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Earlier, the Finance Minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman, proposed introducing a dedicated  ₹10,000-crore SME growth fund to create future jobs and incentivise enterprises based on select criteria. (Sansad TV/ANI Video Grab)
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Nirmala Sitharaman proposes a ₹100 crore incentive for single bond issuance of more than 1000 crore| Business News

During the presentation of the Union Budget 26-27, the Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, proposed to introduce a market-making framework with suitable access to funds and…

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The safe-haven assets hit lower circuit levels in futures trade on Sunday. (AFP)
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Gold, silver prices drop sharply ahead of Budget speech, hit lower circuit| Business News

Gold and silver prices saw a sharp drop ahead of the Union Budget 2026 presentation by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The safe-haven assets hit lower…

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