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From beach sands to boardrooms: Centre’s rare-earth corridor plan targets China risk, investor hesitancy

For India, which imports nearly all its high-performance rare-earth magnets, the episode sharpened the urgency of building domestic capacity beyond…

February 2, 2026 17:26 IST

Five-year tax exemption plan explained| Why India just handed Apple, other electronics manufacturers a massive tax break

Sitharaman on Sunday said that the government is making certain law changes to ensure that mere ownership of machines by…

February 1, 2026 22:18 IST

Budget 2026: D-Street tanked 1,546 points despite ‘positive’ capex math; Nilesh Shah decodes the STT shock

According to Nilesh Shah, Managing Director of Kotak Mahindra Asset Management Company, the market’s sour mood was almost entirely driven…

February 1, 2026 21:56 IST

Budget 2026: Financial allocation to Bangladesh cut by half amid diplomatic tension

In continuation with India’s special relationship with the people of Afghanistan, an allocation of Rs 150 crore has been made…

Updated: February 1, 2026 19:01 IST

Budget 2026-27: Defence allocation jumps around 15% to ₹7.84 lakh crore, modernisation funds up by 24%

The total capital outlay has been pegged at Rs 2,19,306 crore, while revenue expenditure stands at ₹5,53,668 crore, including Rs…

February 1, 2026 17:42 IST

Union Budget 2026 highlights: Top 5 tech and AI announcements by FM Nirmala Sitharaman driving India’s digital future

Union Budget 2026 Highlights: 9 ways Nirmala Sitharaman built a roadmap for Viksit Bharat

Seven high-speed rail corridors will be developed to promote environmentally sustainable passenger transport and improve regional connectivity. The corridors will…

Updated: February 1, 2026 15:49 IST

Budget 2026 Parliament Discussion Today LIVE Updates

Parliament Budget Session Highlights: LS adjourned till tomorrow 11 am; Rahul Gandhi says PM, Home Minister are ‘uncomfortable’

Budget 2026 Debate Highlights | Budget 2026 Lok Sabha Discussion Today Highlights: The Lok Sabha session has resumed.

Updated: February 2, 2026 20:56 IST

Making EVs affordable: Consumer expectations from Budget 2026 on taxes and subsidies

India’s automotive sector remains a key growth driver, with EV adoption accelerating. As Budget 2026 approaches, targeted GST reforms, incentive…

Updated: February 1, 2026 06:26 IST

Budget 2026: Addressing the inverted duty structure is key to sustainable EV manufacturing

Looking ahead, Budget 2026 presents a critical opportunity for course correction, enabling closer alignment between the Government’s long-term green mobility…

Updated: February 1, 2026 06:28 IST

Your income tax queries: Private sector employees need to pay tax on leave encashment

Leave encashment received on retirement is not taxable if it is a central/ state government or local authority employee.

January 30, 2026 20:04 IST

Turning Customs into a trade engine: The budget 2026 blueprint for seamless, digital, global‑ready commerce

Faster resolution of Customs disputes. Lower legal fees and travel costs for parties. Greater transparency in adjudication process reduced timelines,…

Updated: January 30, 2026 19:43 IST

Economic Survey signals for growth, inflation and fiscal strategy ahead of Budget FY27

A key underlying parameter for the forthcoming budget is the underlying GDP growth.

Updated: January 31, 2026 16:20 IST

Income tax searches can scan emails, social media and devices: ICAI warns of privacy risk, nudges govt for urgent fix

Ahead of Budget 2026–27, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has flagged serious privacy concerns over Section 247…

January 29, 2026 06:55 IST

Budget 2026: ARCs seek tax clarity, faster processes, and stronger recovery frameworks

Taxation remains the top priority for the industry. ARCs want the government to grant pass‑through status for income earned by…

January 28, 2026 18:09 IST

Jobs as growth push

Employment should be the Budget’s central theme; the key solution is a competitive economy.

January 27, 2026 01:52 IST

From megawatts to reliability: Clean energy sector looks to Budget for grid, storage push

As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, industry leaders say policy priorities must now shift decisively from headline megawatt numbers to…

January 26, 2026 19:54 IST

Budget FY27 eyes Rs 13,000 crore incentive for construction equipment

Officials said the incentive framework is being designed to address persistent capacity gaps in construction equipment manufacturing that have constrained…

January 26, 2026 18:58 IST