Budget 2026: India's Manufacturing Revival Challenge
As the 2026 Budget prioritizes manufacturing, India faces the challenge of making this traditional economic engine competitive against the services sector and global trends.
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Budget 2026-27: Buyback Taxation Shifted to Capital Gains
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposes taxing share buyback proceeds as capital gains in Budget 2026-27, benefiting minority shareholders with lower tax rates of 12.5%.
Cigarette Prices Jump ₹22-55 Per Pack After New Duties
Cigarette prices have increased significantly following new excise duties, with popular brands like Wills Navy Cut and Gold Flake Lights seeing hikes of ₹25-55 per pack. Distributors warn of smuggling risks and retail challenges.
Budget 2026: PAN Replaces TAN for Non-Resident Property Deals
Union Budget 2026 proposes simplifying tax compliance for property transactions with non-resident sellers. Resident buyers can now deduct TDS using PAN instead of obtaining TAN, reducing paperwork and speeding up deals.
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Bharat Forge CMD Praises Union Budget 2026 for Economic Strength
Bharat Forge Chairman Baba Kalyani applauds Union Budget 2026 for policy continuity, fiscal discipline, and focus on manufacturing, defence, and infrastructure to boost India's economic resilience amid global uncertainties.
Budget 2026: Record Railway Funding, New Freight Corridor
Union Budget 2026 allocates historic Rs 2.78 lakh crore to Railways for capital expenditure, announces new dedicated freight corridor between Dankuni and Surat to boost logistics.
India Inc Praises Budget 2026 for Global Competitiveness, Self-Reliance
Industry leaders across sectors applaud Union Budget 2026 for enhancing India's global competitiveness, promoting industrial self-sufficiency, and boosting infrastructure development to drive economic growth.
Gold, Silver Prices Crash: Bull Run Over? Market Volatility Concerns
Gold and silver prices have plunged dramatically in recent trading sessions, with silver dropping 33.6% and gold falling 20% from record highs. Market analysts attribute the correction to profit booking, a stronger US dollar, and Federal Reserve policy si
Budget 2026 Boosts India's Battery Manufacturing
India's Union Budget 2026 introduces significant incentives for battery manufacturing, aiming to enhance domestic production, reduce imports, and support the EV ecosystem with new PLI schemes and tax benefits.
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Budget 2026 Ends Tax-Free Status for Secondary SGB Buyers
Union Budget 2026 proposes key amendments to Sovereign Gold Bonds taxation, restricting capital gains exemptions to original subscribers only. Secondary market buyers will now face taxes, while other investment-related changes bring clarity to employer co
CRISIL: Monetisation Key to Private Infrastructure Funding
CRISIL Ratings highlights India's strategic focus on asset monetisation to catalyse private sector participation in funding infrastructure projects, reflecting a shift towards sustainable financing models.
Auto Industry Strong Start 2026: M&M, Tata, Hyundai Sales Up
India's auto industry began 2026 with robust wholesale deliveries. Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, Hyundai, and others reported strong growth in January sales, indicating healthy consumer demand.
FICCI President Flags Defence Gaps in Budget 2026 After Operation Sindoor
FICCI President Anant Goenka expresses disappointment with Budget 2026's defence allocations, calling for greater emphasis on technology-driven warfare capabilities and military modernisation.
Moody's: India's Budget 2026 Tactical, Not Breakthrough
Moody's Ratings describes India's Union Budget 2026-27 as tactical but not groundbreaking, noting fiscal consolidation won't improve credit profile despite economic growth forecasts.
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BMC Plans Blue Bonds, Mumbai Infrastructure Funding
Mumbai's BMC plans to issue municipal bonds, including blue bonds for water projects, leveraging a Rs 100-crore budget incentive to fund major infrastructure.
India Sets 55.6% Debt-to-GDP Target for FY27
India's government pivots from fiscal deficit to debt-to-GDP ratio as primary fiscal anchor, targeting 55.6% for 2026-27 with medium-term goal of 50% by 2030-31 amid rising borrowing costs.
Gold Price Crash: ₹38,000 Drop from Record Highs on MCX
Gold prices on MCX have fallen sharply by nearly ₹38,000 from record highs, driven by US dollar strength and Fed chair concerns. Analysts advise disciplined allocation as market veterans like Ray Dalio recommend 5-15% gold in portfolios.
Budget 2026: Scheme to Revive 200 Legacy Industrial Clusters
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a scheme to revive 200 legacy industrial clusters to boost manufacturing competitiveness amid global supply chain shifts and competition with China.
Fertiliser Subsidy Soars Due to Consumption, Rupee, Geopolitics
India's fertiliser subsidy for FY25-26 exceeds budget by Rs 18,500 crore, with FY27 projections threatened by global price hikes, rupee depreciation and geopolitical conflicts.
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UCO Bank SO Recruitment 2026-27: Apply by Feb 2
UCO Bank has opened online applications for 173 Specialist and Generalist Officer posts for 2026-27. Registration closes on February 2, 2026. Apply at uco.bank.in.
Budget 2026: Secondary Market for MSME Invoices via ABS
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026-27 proposes allowing MSME invoices on TReDS to be packaged as asset-backed securities, creating a secondary market to enhance liquidity and funding avenues for small businesses.
Budget 2026 Sparks Market Crash: Nifty Falls 2% Below 25,000
The Union Budget 2026 delivered the weakest budget-day performance for Indian stock markets in six years, with Nifty 50 crashing 2% below 25,000. Key factors include STT hike, record government borrowing, and unmet reform expectations.
Budget 2026: Incremental Gains, Not Structural Reforms
The Union Budget 2026 focuses on time-saving 'hardware' allocations rather than transformative 'software' to shift gender norms, leaving structural barriers unaddressed.
Budget 2026: Gulf NRI Businesses See Hits & Misses
The Union Budget 2026 has elicited varied responses from Gulf NRI businesses, with some welcoming initiatives like the Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund while noting areas for improvement.
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Indian Chamber of Commerce Praises Budget 2026 for Economic Alignment
The Indian Chamber of Commerce has expressed strong support for Budget 2026, highlighting its alignment with long-term economic objectives and strategic vision for sustainable growth and development.
Budget 2024 Boosts GIFT City's Global Hub Status
The Union Budget 2024 announcements have significantly enhanced the attractiveness of Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) as a global financial hub, according to MD Sanjay Kaul. Key measures include tax exemptions and regulatory reforms aim
Budget 2026: Chemical Parks, CCUS to Boost Production
Union Budget 2026 introduces three chemical parks and a CCUS push to enhance domestic manufacturing, streamline operations, and attract investments in India's chemical sector.
Cigarette Prices Jump with New Taxes, Internet Reacts
Smokers face sticker shock as cigarettes and tobacco products become more expensive following fresh tax changes effective February 1. The government has imposed additional excise duties and a health cess, sparking widespread reactions online.
Budget 2026: Tax Holiday For Foreign Cloud Firms Using Indian Data Centers
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026-27 introduces tax exemption for foreign cloud service providers using Indian data centers until 2047, aiming to position India as a global digital infrastructure hub.
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Budget 2026 Sparks Market Turmoil: Sensex, Nifty React to Tax Changes
India's stock markets opened flat but turned volatile after Budget 2026 announcements, with Sensex and Nifty dipping due to derivatives tax hikes and sector-specific measures affecting banks, pharma, and tech stocks.
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