Kumar Utkarsh | Feb 1, 2026, 11:14 AM IST
Over the past decade, India's Union Budget has evolved under the Modi government, reflecting structural reforms, digital shifts, and changing fiscal priorities shaping governance, infrastructure spending, and economic planning nationwide.
Victor Dasgupta | Feb 1, 2026, 10:46 AM IST
The Nifty 50 index opened at 25,333.75, registering a marginal gain of 13.10 points or 0.05 per cent, while the BSE Sensex opened at 82,445.97, up by 176.19 points or 0.21 per cent.
Sumaila Zaman | Feb 1, 2026, 9:54 AM IST
As of February 1, 2026, the petrol price in New Delhi will be Rs 94.72 per litre.
Sumaila Zaman | Feb 1, 2026, 8:35 AM IST
The Union Budget 2026-27 is scheduled to be tabled in the Parliament on Sunday.
Victor Dasgupta | Feb 1, 2026, 7:40 AM IST
There is a growing demand for the government to reduce the import duty on gold and also cut the GST rate, providing tax relief. Currently, silver is priced at Rs 3 lakh, while gold is priced at Rs 1.5 lakh.
Sumaila Zaman | Feb 1, 2026, 6:53 AM IST
Education Budget 2026 Live Updates: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will on February 1 present her ninth straight Budget.
Sumaila Zaman | Feb 1, 2026, 6:23 AM IST
The Union Budget for 2026-27 is scheduled to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday.
Victor Dasgupta | Jan 31, 2026, 6:55 AM IST
Rising inflation over the past few years has strained household budgets, and keeping this in mind, experts believe that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman may increase the slab limits.
Kumar Utkarsh | Jan 31, 2026, 2:17 PM IST
Nirmala Sitharaman is the woman in charge of India's money. She is the current Finance Minister of India. She is well known for helping the country handle its money well, even when global times are hard and things become more expensive. She creates the national budgets that affect businesses, markets, and the daily lives of regular people.
Victor Dasgupta | Jan 30, 2026, 10:17 AM IST
The Union Budget is a yearly record of the government's accounts and financial transactions for a "fiscal year", a 12-month period used for financial reporting. In India, the fiscal year runs from April 1 to March 31.
Victor Dasgupta | Jan 28, 2026, 9:14 AM IST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday participated in a small yet significant ritual takes place behind closed doors of the Finance Ministry - the Halwa Ceremony.
Kumar Utkarsh | Jan 27, 2026, 1:37 PM IST
India's new Income Tax Act will take effect from April 1, bringing simplified compliance, a tax year system, and reduced litigation while keeping existing tax slabs unchanged for now.
