India’s defence allocation for the union budget 2026–27 has been raised to 7.85 lakh crore rupees,
Marking an increase of nearly 15 percent over the previous year’s budget estimates.
The allocation is the first major defence budget presented after operation sindoor .
In absolute terms, defence continues to receive the highest allocation among all ministries.


India Budget 2026: What Did The Defence Sector Get In The Budget?

India Budget 2026 proposed tax holidays for foreign-operated data centres and higher safe harbour limits for IT services. The aim is to attract global tech companies to India, and investment in sectors like AI  and cloud computing

India Budget 2026: Tax holiday for foreign data centre operators; safe harbour margin for IT services to boost sector

With the 2026 budget approaching, India is intensifying efforts to reduce dependence on imported energy, electronics, and defense equipment. The government is reshaping supply chains as a key strategy and plans to allocate budget funds to support domestic manufacturing initiatives. This report decodes how India aims to strengthen its local industries and boost economic self-reliance.

India Budget 2026: Build On Domestic Manufacturing Plan 

Business & Economy, For those looking to take a new home loan, the rate cut reduces borrowing costs significantly. This enhances affordability and makes homeownership accessible.

Tax savings bring relief to home buyers in India

India’s Union Budget 2025 does not include provisions for climate financing, sparking concerns over the country’s commitment to addressing climate change and environmental sustainability in the face of growing challenges.

Budget 2025: Climate financing not added in Union Budget

Business & Economy, this year’s budget aims to create a conducive environment for India to become a manufacturing hub for electric vehicles, driving both innovation & job creation

Implications of the union budget 2025-26 on India’s sustainable development

Business & economy, India news: The longest budget speech in history was made by Sitharaman when she presented the budget for 2020-2021 as her speech lasted for 2 hours 42 minutes.

How long was Nirmala Sitharaman's 2025 Union Budget speech? Here’s how it compares to her past records

India News | Makhana, a staple crop in Bihar, is generally produced in the Mithilanchal region of the state. The crop is already benefitting from the One District One Product (ODOP) scheme of the government. 

Union Budget 2025: Major sops for Bihar ahead of assembly polls. All you need to know

Business & economy, india news: As the Union Budget 2025 was presented by FM Nirmala Sitharaman, it clarified what is cheaper now and what's expensive. 

Union Budget 2025: What's cheaper and what's costlier? Here's a detailed list

India news: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (Feb 1) hailed the Union Budget 2025 as a crucial milestone in India's development journey, emphasising its focus on fulfilling the aspirations of 1.4 billion Indians.

Opposition's rejection, Modi's applause: Union Budget 2025 evokes mixed reactions

India News: Rahul Gandhi criticised the Union government's budget, labelling it as insufficient for addressing major issues, and termed it a "band-aid for bullet wounds."

‘Band-aid for bullet wounds’: Rahul Gandhi criticises Centre over Union Budget 2025

India news | Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that people with salaries up to ₹12 lakh ($13,841) would not have to pay any income tax as per the new regime under the Union Budget 2025, and the internet can't keep calm.

Union Budget 2025: No income tax up to ₹12 lakh. Internet has hilarious reactions

Business & Economy, India news: Sitharaman said, "We are a very responsive government. The income tax simplification I announced in July is completed, and we shall bring the bill next week."

‘Tax simplification is complete’: After Budget 2025, FM Sitharaman promises income tax reforms bill next week

India News | Business & Economy: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's latest budget rationalises TDS, offering relief through tax exemptions and increased deduction limits for interest income and rent.

Indian Union Budget 2025-26: Key TDS changes announced this year

India News Business & Economy: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposes redefining undisclosed income to include virtual digital assets, aiming to tighten cryptocurrency regulations in India.

Union Budget 2025: FM Sitharaman proposes to include crypto assets in assessing undisclosed income

India news | Business & Economy: Over the last decade, the number of medical colleges has doubled from 387 in 2013-14 to 780 in 2024-25, marking a 102 per cent increase. During the same period, there was also a substantial rise in MBBS seats.

Union Budget 2025: Govt to set up daycare cancer centres in all district hospitals

India News: Prime Minister Modi praises the Union Budget 2025 as pivotal for India's development journey and growth, highlighting its role in meeting the dreams of 1.4 billion citizens.

‘Force multiplier’ for India’s growth: PM Modi applauds Union Budget 2025

India News | Business & Economy: Six more lifesaving medicines will be added to the concessional duty list, attracting a reduced customs duty of 5 per cent. Besides, 37 more medicines and 13 new patient assistance programmes will be fully exempt.

Union Budget 2025: 36 life saving drugs, medicines fully exempted from custom duty

India News | Business & Economy | The FM recalled that three AI centres for agriculture, health, and sustainable cities were announced in 2023 and said this new centre will strengthen AI-driven advancements in education. 

India Budget 2025: FM Sitharaman announces AI centre for education, allocates $ 57.6mn

Business & Economy, Nirmala Sitharaman began her speech by listing the growth engines of the economy, and the first on the list was Agriculture. 

Budget 2025 key highlights: Tax reforms, agriculture and AI in focus

 Entertainment | Lifestyle  India News | Trending I For her 8th budget, Sitharaman chose an artisanal masterpiece, opting for an elegant white saree. She paid tribute to Madhubani art by wearing a saree gifted by Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi.

Nirmala Sitharaman Honors Madhubani Art Through her Saree, Read Details Here!

Budget 2025:  FM Nirmala Sitharaman pays tribute to Madhubani art, dons elegant off-white saree

From tax reliefs to investments in healthcare and education, we hit the streets to ask Indian residents what they expect from the Union Budget 2025.
Hear their aspirations and dreams for the nation's financial roadmap on WION's budget vibe check.

Budget Vibe Check 2025: What the people hope

Indian President Droupadi Murmu on Friday (Jan 31) addressed a joint session of the two Houses of the Indian Parliament, marking the beginning of the 2024-25 Budget Session. Watch in for more details!

India's budget session kicks off

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