Suhail Shaheen, Ambassador of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to Qatar, welcomed the move. "I think the increase of budget allocation by India for Afghanistan indicates that both countries want to boost up their current level of relations and increase cooperation," he told WION.

Afghan Govt welcomes India's Budget Allocation for Kabul

The Union Budget 2026, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2026, focuses on boosting domestic manufacturing and easing the burden on the middle class. Here's a list of items that will get cheaper and costlier after the announcement

Union Budget 2026: What gets cheaper and what becomes costlier

Union Budget 2026–27 unveiled new schemes spanning AI in agriculture, rare earth corridors, semiconductors, clean energy, textiles and skills, signalling a push for self-reliance, jobs and long-term growth.

Union Budget 2026: Key new schemes announced by FM Sitharaman

India Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman announces allocation of Rs 10,000 crore for SMEs

India’s Union Budget for the coming year raises development aid for key neighbours under the Neighbourhood First policy. Support for Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and others has increased, while allocations for Bangladesh, Maldives and Myanmar have been reduced.

India ups budget allocation for Afghanistan, Mongolia, Nepal, Sri Lanka but a cut for Bangladesh

FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced ‘Bharat Vistar’, a multilingual AI tool integrating Agristack and ICAR data, in the Union Budget 2026–27 to boost farm productivity, improve decision-making, and reduce risks for farmers.

What is Bharat Vistar? Indian FM Sitharaman proposes multilingual AI tool for agriculture sector

India’s Budget 2026: Amid tariff tensions, trade wars and supply chain bottlenecks, Indian finance minister announced proposals focused on easing export–import procedures, faster cargo clearances, and customs duty relief. A digital system to tackle clearances  is also on the cards

India budget 2026: Single window customs clearance, export–import easing, cargo reforms to address supply chain issues amid global uncertainties

The port, located on Iran's southeastern coast in the Gulf of Oman, has been a key element of New Delhi's regional connectivity strategy, forming part of the International North-South Transport Corridor.

No funding allocated for Chabahar port in Indian Budget 2026

The individual limit is set to be increased from 5 per cent to 10 per cent, while the combined cap for all such investors is proposed to rise from 10per cent to 24 per cent.

How does Union Budget 2026 make it easier for NRIs to invest in India?

FM Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026–27, setting the fiscal deficit at 4.3% of GDP. She said the government met its 2021 pledge on fiscal deficit.

‘I have fulfilled my commitment...’: Indian FM pegs fiscal deficit at 4.3% of GDP for FY2026-27

Budget 2026: Sitharaman announces ‘Bio Pharma Shakti’ - India’s ambitious plan to dominate next-gen drugs

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.

India Budget 2026: Finance Minister Sitharaman says budget inspired by three 'kartavyas' | Details

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

India Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman announces rare earth corridors in THESE states

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

Union Budget 2026: From Anuradha Thakur to V Anantha Nageswaran - Meet Sitharaman’s power team who decides your taxes

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.

Union Budget 2026: Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman's speech focus on Part B? What it means and how it will be different this year

India Economic Survey 2026 warns of global risks arising from Trump tariffs, trade wars, rupee volatility and geopolitical tensions. Strong domestic demand is cushioning growth. But there is a catch...

India Economic Survey 2026: Trump tariffs and global risks loom despite buoyant domestic consumption

The Economic Survey 2025–26, tabled in Parliamen, highlights the implementation of Labour Codes as a major step to simplify compliance, improve labour market flexibility and extend social security while safeguarding wages and safety.

Jobs up, poverty down: What Economic Survey 2026 tells about India’s workforce, labour market and gig workers

India needs to grow at around 8% for the next 10–20 years to become a developed nation by 2047, says the Economic Survey 2025–26. It also says inflation remains under control despite global uncertainty.

India needs 8% growth to achieve ‘Viksit Bharat’ dream by 2047; Here's what Economic Survey 2025–26 says about India growth outlook

Ahead of the Budget Session, PM Modi said India has entered a crucial phase towards Viksit Bharat 2047. Calling reforms the government’s core identity, he praised the India-EU FTA and noted FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s record ninth consecutive Budget.

Budget 2026 | 'India is on Reform Express': PM Modi hails India-EU FTA, sends 'perform and transform' message ahead of Economic Survey 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey 2025–26 in Lok Sabha today, outlining the state of India’s economy and outlook. Civil Aviation MoS Murlidhar Mohol will present AERA-related documents. 

Union Finance Minister to present Economic Survey in Lok Sabha ahead of Budget 2026

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Indian FM Sitharaman announces allocation of Rs 10,000 crore for SMEs

India raises aid for Afghanistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka; cuts Bangladesh allocation

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India budget reforms tariffs, customs, cargo clearance amid global uncertainties

No funding allocated for Chabahar port in Indian Budget 2026

How does Union Budget 2026 make it easier for NRIs to invest in India?

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Budget 2026: FM unveils ‘Bio Pharma Shakti,’ to dominate next-gen drugs

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Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman announces rare earth corridors in THESE states

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Jobs up, poverty down: What Economic Survey 2026 tells about India’s workforce

Economic Survey 2025–26: India needs 8% growth to become ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047

PM Modi's message ahead of Economic Survey 2026: 'India is on Reform Express'

Union Finance Minister to present Economic Survey ahead of Budget 2026