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Union Budget 2026: Auto Industry Applauds CNG Blending, Supports Local Battery Production
Auto industry reacts positively to Budget 2026, highlighting CNG-CBG blending, EV ecosystem push, and stronger support for domestic battery manufacturing.
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Budget 2026: 10 Key Education Announcements, From AI To Scholarships
Education Budget Highlights 2026: The Merit-cum-Means Scholarship saw a drastic allocation cut-from Rs. 7.34 crore in 2025-26 to just Rs. 0.06 crore, a reduction of over 99 per cent.
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Foreign Trips Cheaper, 7 High-Speed Train Corridors: How Travel Experts Are Reacting To Budget 2026
Budget 2026 has introduced initiatives for sustainable tourism, heritage site development, high-speed connectivity, and hospitality skill enhancement. Industry experts have responded positively.
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"Be Proud": Citing Musk, Kiren Rijiju Schools Rahul Gandhi On India Economy
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju cited Tesla CEO Elon Musk's remark on the health of the Indian economy to counter Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's economic policies.
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"No Economic Strategy, Statesmanship": P Chidambaram On Union Budget 2026
Former Union finance minister P Chidambaram dismissed the Union budget 2026 presented today by Nirmala Sitharaman, saying it does not address any of the major challenges pointed out in the economic survey.
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Budget Will Help Boost Semiconductor, AI Industries: Ashwini Vaishnaw To NDTV
Praising the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said it will help take India's semiconductor industry to the next step and also boost investment in data centres.
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Union Budget 2026 Signals Prevention-Led, Innovation-Driven Healthcare Shift, Say Industry Leaders
Union Budget 2026 places strong emphasis on prevention, biopharma innovation and mental health, with industry leaders highlighting the importance of early screening, stronger regulation and faster access to global medical innovation.
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Big Budget Boost For Election Commission, 25% Hike Before Key Elections
Funding for the Election Commission increased by 25.33 per cent in the 2026 union budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Sunday morning.
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9% Increase In Healthcare Budget Reflects Government's Commitment To Make It Accessible, Says Union Health Minister
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda stated that the 176 per cent increase in the health sector budget over the past 12 years reflects the Modi government's commitment to making healthcare accessible to all.
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Budget 2026: What Is Medical Tourism? Sitharaman Announces 5 Medical Hubs Across India To Boost It
The Finance Minister highlighted the rising global interest in Ayurveda in the post-COVID era.
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Budget 2026: Big Relief For Travellers As International Tour Package Costs Drop
The latest budget trims upfront taxes on overseas tour bookings, easing the cost of travelling abroad for Indian passengers.
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Why Markets Are In Red After Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Speech
The Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp sell-off on Budget day as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's fiscal roadmap for 2026-27 failed to match D-Street's high expectations.
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Will Middle Class Save Money? What's In Budget For The Masses
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's ninth budget speech offers a scope for growth to the middle class and small investors through various means.
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Union Budget 2026: Centre's Focus On Divyangjan, Artificial Limbs Production
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Union Budget speech 2026, proposed supporting the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) to scale up production of assistive devices.
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Capex, Fiscal Deficit, Tax: Budget 2026 Explained In Numbers
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke for nearly one-and-a-half hours as she presented her ninth straight Union Budget today.
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Union Budget 2026: Auto Industry Applauds CNG Blending, Supports Local Battery Production
Auto industry reacts positively to Budget 2026, highlighting CNG-CBG blending, EV ecosystem push, and stronger support for domestic battery manufacturing.
-
Budget 2026: 10 Key Education Announcements, From AI To Scholarships
Education Budget Highlights 2026: The Merit-cum-Means Scholarship saw a drastic allocation cut-from Rs. 7.34 crore in 2025-26 to just Rs. 0.06 crore, a reduction of over 99 per cent.
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Foreign Trips Cheaper, 7 High-Speed Train Corridors: How Travel Experts Are Reacting To Budget 2026
Budget 2026 has introduced initiatives for sustainable tourism, heritage site development, high-speed connectivity, and hospitality skill enhancement. Industry experts have responded positively.
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"Be Proud": Citing Musk, Kiren Rijiju Schools Rahul Gandhi On India Economy
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju cited Tesla CEO Elon Musk's remark on the health of the Indian economy to counter Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's economic policies.
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"No Economic Strategy, Statesmanship": P Chidambaram On Union Budget 2026
Former Union finance minister P Chidambaram dismissed the Union budget 2026 presented today by Nirmala Sitharaman, saying it does not address any of the major challenges pointed out in the economic survey.
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Budget Will Help Boost Semiconductor, AI Industries: Ashwini Vaishnaw To NDTV
Praising the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said it will help take India's semiconductor industry to the next step and also boost investment in data centres.
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Union Budget 2026 Signals Prevention-Led, Innovation-Driven Healthcare Shift, Say Industry Leaders
Union Budget 2026 places strong emphasis on prevention, biopharma innovation and mental health, with industry leaders highlighting the importance of early screening, stronger regulation and faster access to global medical innovation.
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Big Budget Boost For Election Commission, 25% Hike Before Key Elections
Funding for the Election Commission increased by 25.33 per cent in the 2026 union budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Sunday morning.
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9% Increase In Healthcare Budget Reflects Government's Commitment To Make It Accessible, Says Union Health Minister
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda stated that the 176 per cent increase in the health sector budget over the past 12 years reflects the Modi government's commitment to making healthcare accessible to all.
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Budget 2026: What Is Medical Tourism? Sitharaman Announces 5 Medical Hubs Across India To Boost It
The Finance Minister highlighted the rising global interest in Ayurveda in the post-COVID era.
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Budget 2026: Big Relief For Travellers As International Tour Package Costs Drop
The latest budget trims upfront taxes on overseas tour bookings, easing the cost of travelling abroad for Indian passengers.
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Why Markets Are In Red After Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Speech
The Indian equity markets witnessed a sharp sell-off on Budget day as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's fiscal roadmap for 2026-27 failed to match D-Street's high expectations.
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Will Middle Class Save Money? What's In Budget For The Masses
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's ninth budget speech offers a scope for growth to the middle class and small investors through various means.
-
Union Budget 2026: Centre's Focus On Divyangjan, Artificial Limbs Production
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Union Budget speech 2026, proposed supporting the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) to scale up production of assistive devices.
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Capex, Fiscal Deficit, Tax: Budget 2026 Explained In Numbers
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke for nearly one-and-a-half hours as she presented her ninth straight Union Budget today.
