Union Budget 2026

Govt’s priority to maintain economic stability, reforms to continue beyond Budget, says Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government’s priority is to maintain the stability of the Indian economy while continuing economic reforms beyond the Budget

Goldman Sachs stays constructive on India as FY27 Budget backs consolidation

Investment bank flags softer fiscal drag, steady capex and commitment to debt reduction as supportive for medium-term growth

Defence budget surge signals India’s push for capacity building, self-reliance

The pattern of budgetary allocation is a clear signal that the domestic industrial complex is being prioritised and will be encouraged to ensure Atmanirbharta and build capacity amid growing security challenges

Union Budget 2026 accommodates US demands amid trade talks

Tax holiday for foreign data centres, duty waivers in aviation and nuclear power signal calibrated outreach to the US amid tariff tensions

Budget 2026: How India’s new baggage rules will be a boon for flyers

Following the Budget speech, the government has raised the limit for passengers bringing duty-free imported goods into India from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000. Here's what else has changed

10% nominal GDP growth rate ‘realistic’ target for India, Sitharaman builds case in Budget 2026

With inflation at multi-year low and real growth projected at 6.8–7.2 per cent, the Centre’s 10 per cent nominal GDP estimate anchors Budget 2026-27 on cautious fiscal arithmetic

How Budget 2026 speaks directly to Gen Z for the first time

Budget 2026 marks a shift in India’s economic storytelling, moving beyond taxes and deficits to reflect Gen-Z realities. From creative careers and AI-driven jobs to global travel, concerts, mental health and sports, the Budget aligns policy with how young Indians live, earn and spend

AI takes centre stage in Budget 2026 as Finance Minister pitches ‘Make AI work for India’

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday where she emphasised on the role of artificial intelligence with major funding for semiconductors, rare earths, and R&D to boost skills, jobs, and deep-tech innovation.

How Union Budget 2026 quietly changes the way Indians travel

India’s Union Budget 2026 doesn’t merely allocate money for airports or trains. It subtly reshapes the travel landscape - making travel more accessible, expanding how and where people travel in India, and integrating tourism into long-term national planning.

From infrastructure to traders, the 10 big winners and losers of Budget 2026

In her 85-minute Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid out the pathway to turbocharge the country’s infrastructure overhaul and boost manufacturing. NRIs also received a major fillip from this year’s Budget. But who lost out?