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Budget 2026 keeps infra at core, raises capital spending to ₹12.2 trillion
February 02, 2026
Budget 2026 keeps the growth engine running with higher capex- public investment continues to …
A clear urban push: tier-2 and tier-3 cities take centre stage as India’s next growth hubs …
Budget 2026: Infrastructure spending rises even as fiscal consolidation stays on track, …
The Economic Times
Budget 2026 hands Apple a win by letting foreign firms fund equipment for manufacturers
February 02, 2026
India has exempted foreign companies from taxes on machinery provided to contract manufacturers …
“To promote manufacturing of electronic goods for a contract manufacturer", India is making …
This move aims to boost electronics manufacturing by removing tax risks associated with …
Business Standard
Budget 2026: Strengthening the architecture of India's next growth phase
February 02, 2026
Union Budget 2026 signals a shift from speed to stability - focused on continuity, …
Union Budget 2026: Infrastructure-led public investment remains central, crowding in private …
Union Budget 2026: Manufacturing gets a long-term push. semiconductors, electronics, biopharma …
Business Standard
Union Budget 2026-27 lays path to maintain economic growth momentum
February 02, 2026
The Union Budget 2026–27 lays the path and gives a push to the economy to maintain growth …
We are focused on building an ecosystem through structural reforms to ensure an environment …
Nirmala Sitharaman says we will ensure that technology is leveraged to benefit the common man …
The Economic Times
Regional air connectivity scheme UDAN gets huge budget boost, gets 27 per cent higher allocation for FY27
February 02, 2026
The government's UDAN scheme will see a 27% budget increase to Rs 550 crore for fiscal 2026-27, …
UDAN scheme: The higher outlay is aimed at reviving unserved and underserved airstrips, …
The civil aviation ministry's total allocation rises marginally to Rs 4,699.92 crore, with …
Business Standard
Budget 2026 proposes seven high-speed rail corridors linking growth cities
February 02, 2026
In a major push towards environmentally sustainable and faster passenger transport, Nirmala …
In order to promote environmentally sustainable passenger systems, we will develop seven high-…
The high speed rail corridors are aimed at reducing travel time, cutting carbon emissions and …
Business Standard
Budget 2026: Rare-earth hubs to be set up in Odisha, Kerala, Andhra, TN
February 02, 2026
India’s plan to boost dedicated rare-earth magnet manufacturing received a boost as Finance …
In Budget 2026, FM Sitharaman proposed supporting Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil …
FM Sitharaman outlined the initiative under what she described as the government’s “first …
The Economic Times
'Bold and inclusive': Sunil Mittal hails Union Budget 2026
February 02, 2026
Bharti Enterprises Founder and Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal welcomes the Nirmala Sitharaman’s …
Sunil Bharti Mittal describes Budget 2026-27 as a bold and forward-looking exercise that blends …
Budget’s strong push on skilling, coupled with sustained investments in science, innovation and …
Business Standard
Budget 2026: Centre announces ₹20,000 cr plan to scale carbon capture tec
February 02, 2026
Union Budget 2026–27 announces a ₹20,000 crore push for carbon capture, utilisation and storage (…
From renewables to carbon capture, India’s energy transition strategy gets sharper under Budget …
A report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) said power sector emissions …
Business Standard
Budget 2026-27 shows systems thinking in developing infrastructure
February 02, 2026
One of the key characteristics of this Budget appears to be a focus on systems thinking. It is …
Union Budget 2026–27 reflects a systems-based approach to infrastructure, integrating cities, …
India is engineering an integrated economic grid. That shift from assets to systems could prove …
The Economic Times
Passenger vehicle sales begin New Year with a strong start
February 02, 2026
Passenger vehicle sales were off to a strong start in the new year with carmakers across board …
Sales at homegrown auto majors Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) went up by 46% and 25%,…
On Jan 14, we opened bookings for XUV7XO and XEV 9S clocking 93,689 bookings for a booking …
The Economic Times
Infra gets a leg up in Budget 2026-27
February 02, 2026
Budget 2026: The government is launching an Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund to support …
We shall continue to focus on developing infrastructure in cities with over 5 lakh population (…
A scheme for enhancement of construction and infrastructure equipment (CIE) will be introduced …
Business Standard
Budget 2026-27 lays blueprint for a future-ready digital ecosystem
February 02, 2026
The tax holiday until 2047 for cloud services isn't merely a fiscal incentive - it's a …
Budget 2026 is an intentional and ambitious budget. From manufacturing growth to services …
Budget 2026 is the blueprint for a $7 trillion economy built on intelligence, not just scale. …
Business Standard
Budget 2026: Charting path to Viksit Bharat amid global uncertainty
February 02, 2026
Union Budget 2026-27 shall fulfil people’s aspirations while achieving ‘Atmanirbharta’ and …
FM Nirmala Sitharaman has demonstrated fiscal discipline by containing the deficit at 4.3 per …
The capital expenditure outlay has been raised to ₹12.2 trillion from ₹11.21 trillion essential …
The Economic Times
Budget FY27: FMCG industry says focus on MSMEs, infra, rural demand to drive growth
February 02, 2026
Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies hailed the Union Budget for FY27
Top FMCG executives say the budget reflects continuity and resilience, while avoiding short-…
Budget 2026: Industry leaders highlight that interventions in agriculture, logistics, credit …
Business Standard
Budget 2026: Relief for senior citizens as Form 15G, 15H filing gets easier
February 02, 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2026–27 announced a set …
Senior Citizens and Budget 2026: The proposal aims to cut paperwork and prevent unnecessary tax …
Budget 2026: One of the proposals allows depositories to accept Form 15G and Form 15H from …
Business Standard
From Nimhans 2.0 to biopharma, Budget 2026 reshapes health priorities
February 02, 2026
The Union Budget 2026-27 has increased the total health outlay to ₹1,16,870.58 crore, …
The Central government launched ‘BioPharma Shakti’, a ₹10,000-crore initiative to build …
Budget 2026 marks a clear push towards institutional capacity, research, skilled manpower, and …
News18
Budget 2026: PM Modi’s Politics Of Economic Sovereignty
February 02, 2026
The Central government has increased public capital expenditure to ₹12.2 lakh crore for 2026-27 …
PM Modi’s "capability politics" focuses on transforming India into a global manufacturing hub …
Budget 2026 is designed to alter India’s economic posture in a fractured global order, …
The Times Of India
'High flight toward Viksit Bharat': PM Modi hails Union Budget 2026 as 'historic'
February 02, 2026
PM Modi described the Union Budget 2026 as a strong foundation for a developed India that …
The Central government is accelerating Atmanirbhar Bharat through future-oriented steps like …
"This budget is a highway of immense opportunities; it turns today’s aspirations into reality …
Hindustan Times
A budget for an uncertain world
February 02, 2026
The Central government has committed to a sustained infrastructure push by raising capex to ₹12.…
A new integrated programme for the textile sector and a goal to reach 10% of global services …
The Union budget's emphasis on fiscal prudence, innovation, and human capital development …
Business Standard
A long-game Budget: FM pushes capability-building for growth resilience
February 02, 2026
The Central government has increased capex to ₹12.22 trillion for 2026-27 to drive growth …
The Union Budget 2026-27 targets a 10% global share in services by 2047 through the new High-…
"Our endeavour will be to keep the fiscal deficit each year such that the central government …
Business Standard
This Budget shows a confident, future-ready Bharat, says Piyush Goyal
February 02, 2026
The Central government has doubled the budget for electronics component manufacturing to ₹40,…
Union Budget 2026-27 provides a ₹10,000 crore boost to container manufacturing and MSMEs to …
"This is a Budget that shows a future-ready Bharat, and carries forward the reforms that the …
Business Standard
Union Budget 2026-27: A Kartavya-led push to sustain growth momentum
February 02, 2026
The Central government has achieved a significant milestone by reducing the fiscal deficit …
A record public capital expenditure of ₹12.2 lakh crore has been earmarked to build strategic …
The Union Budget 2026-27 focuses on enhancing India's capabilities and structural resilience to …
Business Standard
Budget 2026: Indian Railways to see record capex of ₹2.92 trillion in FY27
February 02, 2026
The Ministry of Railways received a record ₹2.92 lakh crore capex for FY27 to drive …
The Central government has proposed 7 new high-speed rail corridors, including Mumbai-Pune and …
"Budget 2026 moves towards refinement for ease of living and easing the compliance burden on …
The Times Of india
In times of turmoil, a healing touch: Cancer drugs, med foods get cheaper in Budget
February 02, 2026
The Central government has announced a full exemption of basic customs duty on 17 life-saving …
Budget 2026 extends customs duty exemptions to medicines and special medical foods for 7 rare …
The Central government's decision to waive duties on critical medicines reflects a deep …
Business Standard
Union Budget 2026-27 sharpens focus on manufacturing and MSMEs push
February 02, 2026
At the heart of the Union Budget 2026–27 is a sizeable push towards manufacturing and MSMEs: …
The plethora of tax changes is welcome, including those related to Minimum Alternate Tax and …
It is a very welcome and pragmatic Budget, with a clear focus on making India viksit as early …
The Economic Times
Union Budget: Align priorities at home with rest of world
February 02, 2026
The Union Budget 2026–27 reflects a balanced and forward-looking approach: Suman Bery, Vice-…
The Union Budget 2026–27 reflects confidence in India’s capacity to sustain high growth and …
In the Union Budget 2026–27, capex has been raised from around Rs 11 lakh crore to over Rs 12 …
Business Standard
Budget 2026: Calibrated approach anchors atmanirbhar India vision
February 02, 2026
The Union Budget 2026–27 presents a balance of ambition and pragmatism: Jaspal Bindra, …
The proposed Rs 10,000 crore MSME Growth Fund in Union Budget 2026–27 shows the government’s …
The intent of the Union Budget 2026–27 appears focused on moderating volumes rather than …
The Economic Times
Why Sitharaman’s ninth budget chose continuity over courage
February 02, 2026
Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth Budget underscores stability, continuity, and confidence in India’s …
Nirmala Sitharaman’s budget emphasis was on continuity, drawing confidence from the GDP growth …
Union Budget 2026–27 aims to position India as a global AI hub, proposing a tax holiday until …
The Times Of india
Budget 2026: At 4.4% of GDP, capex hits highest level in a decade
February 02, 2026
Union Budget 2026–27 steps up capital expenditure to 4.4% of GDP, the highest level in a decade
Union Budget 2026–27 sets a record public capital expenditure of Rs 12.2 lakh crore, about 15% …
Union Budget 2026–27 provides the highest allocation of over Rs 2.9 lakh crore to road …
The Economic Times
Giving wings to aspirations: Budget lays the groundwork for competitive manufacturing, resilient supply chains and inclusive growth
February 02, 2026
Union Budget backs Viksit Bharat with a push for manufacturing, resilient supply chains, …
Union Budget’s continued strong public capital expenditure push, at a record ₹12.2 lakh crore, …
Union Budget’s fiscal deficit target of 4.3% of GDP underlines the government’s intent to …
The Economic Times
Union Budget trims TCS, simplifies TDS to ease burden on taxpayers
February 02, 2026
The Budget simplifies tax collection with revised TCS rates, significantly benefiting overseas …
TCS on education and medical remittances has been lowered to 2% from 5% in the Union Budget 2026–…
TCS on foreign tour packages will also attract a 2% rate instead of the earlier 5% and 20% in …
The Times Of india
India reaches out to the world with tax holidays, immunity, exemptions
February 02, 2026
The Budget offers a 5-year tax holiday to foreign companies supplying capital goods and …
In Union Budget 2026–27, the Minimum Alternate Tax exemption for all non-residents is good news …
Tax exemption on global income for foreign experts working in India removes a major irritant …
The Economic Times
Budget 2026: A straight and narrow pathway, with heavy lifting still ahead
February 02, 2026
Union Budget 2026–27 sends a strong signal for a bigger push on AI infrastructure and talent: …
EY’s global US$1.4 billion investment in AI has enabled EY India tax professionals to embed AI …
India’s tax ecosystem, backed by a mature digital backbone, is uniquely positioned to …
The Times Of india
Sharper focus on employability to boost employment in Budget 2026
February 02, 2026
Budget 2026 shifts the employment debate from headline job creation to employability, stressing …
Budget 2026 shows strong push to align education and vocational training with industry demand, …
Shifting of focus in the Budget 2026 to employability signals recognition that skills mismatch, …
The Economic Times
Budget 2026: Urban push to reshape realty demand beyond metros
February 02, 2026
Budget aims to redirect urban growth beyond metros by strengthening infrastructure and housing …
Budget 2026 proposes improved connectivity and urban services expected to unlock real estate …
Strategy to target urban infrastructure and growth in the Budget 2026 supports decentralised …
The Times Of india
Budget earmarks 500cr first tranche of 5,000cr Ulfa deal
February 02, 2026
Budget allocates first ₹500 crore tranche under the ₹5,000 crore ULFA settlement, reinforcing …
Allocation of ₹500cr under ULFA peace accord would target rehabilitation, economic …
Allocation of ₹500cr under the ULFA peace accord signals Centre’s commitment to addressing …
The Economic Times
Budget 2026: Gung-ho on investments, tight on deficit
February 02, 2026
Budget 2026 pushes aggressive public investment while maintaining a tight grip on fiscal …
Capex-led growth strategy continues as government seeks to crowd in private investment in 2026 …
Aggressive public investment with fiscal discipline eflects confidence in growth-driven fiscal …
The Economic Times
India bets on skills, services, and biopharma to drive sustainable growth in Union Budget 2026-27
February 02, 2026
Budget positions skills development and services as key engines of employment and productivity …
Budget 2026 identified biopharma as a strategic sector to drive innovation, exports and high-…
Prioritising skills, services and biopharma signals shift toward knowledge-intensive, future-…
The Economic Times
Farm jam: Budget bets on nuts, cocoa, fisheries to boost agri value
February 02, 2026
Budget 2026 nudges agriculture away from staples toward high-value segments like nuts, cocoa …
Budget 2026 focuses on diversification of aims to boost farmer incomes and reduce vulnerability …
Export-oriented agri value chains emerge as a key growth lever has been identified in the 2026 …
The Indian Express
Explain Speaking: Making sense of the Budget, and what it means for the economy
February 02, 2026
Industrial expansion takes centre stage through higher capital spending and policy support in …
Manufacturing incentives highlighted in the Budget of 2026 aim to boost productivity, scale and …
Budget 2026 seeks to strengthen India’s position in global supply chains
The Hindu
Union Budget 2026 bets big on industrial growth
February 02, 2026
The Budget prioritises industrial growth through higher public capital expenditure, with a …
Policy emphasis is placed on strengthening domestic manufacturing via production-linked …
The approach signals a shift towards long-term industrial capacity building rather than short-…
Business Standard
Budget 2026 reflects a maturing economy with focus on long-term growth
February 02, 2026
The Budget reflects India’s transition into a more mature economy by balancing continued public …
The 2026 Budget shifts focus from short-term demand support to long-term growth drivers such as …
The Budget underscores policy continuity, predictable taxation and incremental reform as key to …
The Indian Express
Nirmala Sitharaman talks of ‘orange economy’ in Budget speech: What is it, how govt plans to boost it
February 02, 2026
‘Orange economy’ brings creative industries, culture and IP into formal economic planning
Budget 2026 aims to monetise creativity while generating employment for youth and creators
Budget 2026 positions soft power and cultural capital as drivers of economic growth
Money Control
Budget 2026: STT hike, capex push and banking committee mark a step in the right direction for Indian economy
February 02, 2026
The government’s budget for 2026-27 is a positive for the economy, with following takeaways; …
The increase in STT on F&O transactions in Budget 2026 is likely to divert capital from futile …
Set up of high level committee to review banking and financial systems in Budget 2026 is likely …
India Today
How Budget 2026 promises Indian manufacturing competitive edge in the new global trade order
February 02, 2026
Presented amid strong political and economic stability, Budget 2026 allows the Modi government …
From biopharma and semiconductors to electronics and rare earth, this Union Budget marks a firm …
Budget 2026 is the most-assured phase of ModiNomics yet with Big infra, AI data centres boost, …
The Hindu
Budget to boost economy, enhance India’s global competitiveness: India Inc.
February 02, 2026
Industry captains says “the Budget 2026-27 would boost the economy and enhance India’s global …
The Budget presents a strong roadmap for strengthening India’s competitiveness through a …
The Budget is a clear signal that the Indian government views travel and tourism not merely as …
CNBC TV 18
Budget 2026 doubles down on capex push as FM calls it highest in a decade; India Inc cheers
February 02, 2026
The Capex outlay in Budget 2026 is the highest in a decade, the government seeks to sustain …
The Budget has pegged capital expenditure at ₹12.2 lakh crore for FY 2026–27, 9% increase over …
The government wants to upgrade legacy industrial clusters to make them more efficient and cost-…
DD News
Indian Railways commissions record 472 km of Kavach 4.0 in a single day
February 02, 2026
Indian Railways commissioned 472.3 route kilometres (RKm) of indigenous Kavach Version 4.0, …
With 472.3 Rkm addition in single day, Kavach 4.0 coverage has crossed 1,300 route kilometres, …
Indian Railways commissions record 472 Km of Kavach 4.0 in a single day; Kavach Version 4.0 is …
Wio News
Electronics manufacturing grows sixfold in a decade; high-speed corridors to draw Rs 16 lakh crore: Vaishnaw
February 02, 2026
The Budget 2026 is a roadmap for Viksit Bharat; the increased outlay for Railways and …
In 10 years, electronics manufacturing has grown sixfold, and electronics exports have grown …
The rapid growth of India's electronic and digital ecosystem saying that the sector has …