Union Budget 2026-27's securities transaction tax increase has drawn attention, but India's sustainable growth framework and macroeconomic stability offer stronger real returns for long-term investors.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget emphasizes building human capital and industrial resilience despite favorable macroeconomic conditions, aiming to sustain growth through strategic investments.
MarketSmith India recommends Sterlite Technologies and Netweb Technologies as top buys for 2 February. The recommendations come after a volatile special Sunday session post-Union Budget 2026, where markets saw a sharp sell-off due to an STT hike on deriva
Union Budget 2026 extends customs duty exemptions on lab-grown diamonds until March 2028, making them more affordable. However, no duty cuts on gold and silver mean jewellery prices will remain elevated amid high precious metal costs.
India's ISM 2.0 initiative targets domestic capabilities in the $400 billion semiconductor equipment market by 2030, leveraging global AI-driven demand shifts and supply chain diversification.
Kanpur experts term Union Budget 2026 as focused on long-term policy with capital expenditure emphasis. Chartered accountants and industry leaders express disappointment for middle class and leather sector while welcoming structural reforms.
Union Budget 2026-27 triggered a massive sell-off on Dalal Street as the securities transaction tax hike on derivatives spooked investors, wiping Rs 9.4 lakh crore from market cap.
Union Budget 2026-27 proposes capital gains tax exemption for Sovereign Gold Bonds only if held from issuance to maturity. Secondary market purchases lose this benefit.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces seven high-speed rail corridors, a new freight corridor, and rare earth corridors in mineral-rich states to boost connectivity and mining.
Union Budget 2026-27 proposes capital gains tax exemption on Sovereign Gold Bonds only if subscribed at original issue and held continuously until maturity, effective April 1.
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has praised the Union Budget 2026-27 as balanced, highlighting its emphasis on technology and skills development. Education experts commend the budget's fiscal discipline and macroeconomic stability.
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) has called for a revision in the definition of affordable housing to better reflect current market realities and boost the sector.
Union Budget 2026-27's focus on infrastructure, clean energy, and manufacturing is creating indirect growth opportunities for auto component makers who have diversified into non-auto segments like railways, defence, and construction equipment.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026-27 addresses key US trade demands while bolstering tariff-vulnerable sectors like textiles, footwear, and marine products with targeted support measures.
Union Budget 2026-27 introduces textile manufacturing incentives, expected to reduce prices of sarees, suits, and readymade garments made of Man-Made Fibre and premium cotton apparel gradually.
Union Budget 2026-27 withdraws concessions on imported coffee roasting, brewing, and vending machines, potentially raising costs for cafes and offices. Industry cites rupee depreciation as additional pressure.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026-27 prioritizes manufacturing and infrastructure, but disappoints markets with a securities transaction tax hike and lack of foreign capital incentives.
Union Budget 2026-27 proposes reducing basic customs duty on personal imports from 20% to 10%, making overseas shopping more affordable for Indian consumers.
Analysis of India's Budget 2026 focus on manufacturing sector as potential main growth driver, examining challenges and opportunities compared to services.
Common people express diverse views on Union Budget 2026, ranging from optimism to despair, with concerns over price hikes and unmet expectations.
Industry experts highlight Union Budget 2026-27's infrastructure push as key driver for cement demand, with potential for double-digit growth if allocations are fully implemented across projects.
Government's IGCR scheme extension for leather and non-leather footwear inputs boosts exports, eases business, and promises significant employment growth in the sector.
Union Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 12.2 lakh crore for capital expenditure, with Railways and Highways sectors receiving Rs 2.78 lakh crore and Rs 2.94 lakh crore respectively, accounting for nearly 47% of total infrastructure spending.
Charles Fawcett's 2015 bulk order of 240 Land Rover Defenders, made with borrowed money, transformed into a £50M business through bespoke restorations. The risky investment defied industry expectations.
Madhya Pradesh's textile fortunes are set to rise with Budget 2026's mega textile parks initiative, leveraging the state's organic cotton dominance and MSME growth for value-added manufacturing.
The Union Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 12.22 lakh crore for capital expenditure, an 11.5% increase, with infrastructure sectors like roads and railways receiving the bulk of funding.
Union Budget 2026-27 introduces FAST-DS 2026 scheme allowing small taxpayers to declare undisclosed foreign assets with immunity. Prosecution norms under Black Money Act relaxed for minor non-disclosures.
A fire erupted in Uttar Pradesh Gramin Bank's Kalyanpur branch in Kanpur early Saturday due to a short circuit, destroying furniture and documents. Firefighters controlled it in two hours.
Tamil Nadu's cash-strapped urban local bodies, including Greater Chennai Corporation, are exploring municipal bonds following Union Budget incentives. The 10% waiver makes bonds attractive as traditional funding dries up.