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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu welcomed the Union Budget, calling it well-balanced and forward-looking. He said it aligns with state priorities, boosts manufacturing, MSMEs and technology, and supports Prime Minister Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee has criticised the Union Budget for ignoring West Bengal and failing to address farmers, youth and other communities. He accused the Centre of branding Bengalis as Bangladeshis and called the Budget visionless and baseless

India has not allocated funds for the Chabahar port project in the latest Union Budget amid fresh US sanctions on Iran. The move comes as a previous waiver nears expiry and New Delhi reviews its options on the strategic project

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Sunday criticised the Union Budget 2026-27, accusing the Centre of ignoring unemployment, manufacturing slowdown and agrarian distress. Other opposition leaders, including Akhilesh Yadav, said the Budget lacked reforms, relief and concern for common people.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the Union Budget 2026–27 historic, saying it reflects the aspirations of 140 crore Indians, boosts reforms, supports MSMEs, and lays a strong foundation for India’s journey towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a Rs 12.2 lakh crore infrastructure push in Union Budget 2026-27, focusing on Tier-2/Tier-3 cities, east-west freight corridors, inland waterways, and an Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund to boost investment, connectivity, and regional development

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman carried Union Budget documents on a digital tablet in a red bahi-khata, symbolising tradition and technology. Continuing the paperless Budget, she reaffirmed the shift from colonial symbols while engaging students during Budget 2026–27 presentation

The Income Tax Act, 2025, will come into effect from April 1, replacing the 1961 law. The new legislation simplifies tax provisions, introduces a single 'tax year', and allows refunds even after delayed filings. The overhaul aims to reduce litigation and make tax compliance easier for individuals and corporates.

Opposition-ruled States including Telangana and Punjab have urged the Centre to provide additional resources in the 2026-27 Budget, warning that the 60:40 cost-sharing under VB-G RAM G scheme will burden State finances and weaken the employment guarantee framework

With mobile trading apps, low brokerage fees, and better access to financial education, retail investors are no longer sitting on the sidelines. They’re actively participating in the futures and options segment—particularly within sectoral indices like Bank Nifty, which reflects the performance of India's banking sector.

New Delhi: A basic understanding of income tax slabs and how they change with every Union Budget can help you plan your finances better. The Budget isn’t just about government spending—it also determines how much tax you pay and whether you get any new benefits. Every year, taxpayers look forward to potential adjustments in slabs, […]

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Congress and BJP are engaging in a caste dispute over PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi, diverting attention from their failure to secure key projects and funds for Telangana in the Union budget

Here are those questions that will be frequently asked for the rest of the year on income tax

BJP MPs and two Union ministers from Telangana failed to get justifiable allocations in the Union Budget, says Patlolla Sanjeeva Reddy

The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex tumbled 731.91 points to 76,774.05 in early trade and NSE Nifty slumped 243 points to 23,239.15

Industry reports suggest that the homestay segment has grown significantly in recent years, driven by domestic travel and interest in experiential tourism

Chandrababu Naidu's X post on the Budget is unmindful of the variation vis-à-vis Bihar, which has fewer seats, says party leader Rajendranath Reddy

Rs 2.52 lakh cr allocated to Railways in the Union Budget, new projects in the pipeline, says Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Despite a formal request for Rs 1.63 lakh crore in allocations for crucial infrastructure projects, not a single rupee allocated to the State