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India Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said at the commencement of the budget speech that it is driven by Yuva Shakti and inspired by three “kartavyas”. She is presenting her ninth consecutive budget and the first one prepared at Kartavya Bhavan.

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During the presentation, Nirmala Sitharaman announced the creation of rare earth corridors in four states.

Budget 2026-27: FM Nirmala Sitharaman highlights Modi govt's reform express,' says 360 reforms including GST rationalisation rolled out

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth Union Budget, a historic event that could break a 75-year-old tradition in India’s budget-making. Markets and investors are closely watching for policy signals, including reforms, tax updates, and sector-specific incentives

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As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents her record-breaking ninth consecutive Union Budget today, she is supported by a core team of top bureaucrats and advisors. Here's a look at these people who decides our income tax

India's Budget 2026 confronts major global risks like US tariffs, oil volatility, and trade disruptions by prioritizing domestic resilience through infrastructure and manufacturing while maintaining strict fiscal controls.

The speech, expected to begin at 11:00 AM, is notable as the first Budget scheduled on a Sunday. This marks Sitharaman’s ninth consecutive budget, a record for a Finance Minister.

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India's Budget 2026 maintains its infrastructure-manufacturing thrust with ₹11 lakh crore capex while enforcing fiscal discipline through a 4.4% deficit target and asset monetization.

India's Union Budget 2026 prioritizes fiscal discipline with a targeted deficit below 4.5% of GDP, balancing infrastructure capex and manufacturing incentives to propel the economy toward a $5 trillion milestone.

India's Union Budget 2026 breaks a 75-year tradition by merging Parts A and B into a single speech, placing policy signals like infrastructure and manufacturing reforms center stage as markets await growth cues.

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth Union Budget, which is expected to break a 75-year-old tradition in India’s budget history. Get the latest updates, key highlights, and expert insights on what this historic budget could mean for taxpayers, businesses, and the economy.

Ahead of Budget 2026-27, reports say Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will shift focus from the traditional Part A to Part B of her budget speech. Beyond taxes, Part B is expected to detail key short-term priorities and long-term policy goals.

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