The Union Budget 2026-27 has touched upon a lot of things, but what are the key focus areas, the government’s vision, and the standout measures? Let’s hear from experts as they analyse the budget’s impact on India’s growth.


Union Budget 2026: Experts on Budget 2026 

India’s budget reveals increased foreign allocations with Afghanistan receiving ₹150 crore, Nepal ₹800 crore, and Sri Lanka ₹400 crore. Overall foreign grants reach ₹5,685 crore, reflecting India’s growing financial support to neighboring countries and regional development initiatives.


Budget 2026: Afghanistan Will Receive ₹150 Crore Of Aid From India 

Union Budget 2026 is in focus as markets and investors closely track key policy signals that could shape the economy and market direction. From capital expenditure and fiscal deficit targets to tax reforms and sector-specific announcements, this budget may influence stocks, bonds, and investor sentiment.


Union Budget 2026: Markets & Investors Watch Key Policy Signals

Budget 2026: Focus on Domestic Capacity & Energy Security

Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman & MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary Arrive at the Parliament

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

Union Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman to Present Ninth Union Budget 

Budget 2026: Droupadi Murmu Feeds Nirmala Sitharaman the Customary 'Dahi-Cheeni'

Budget 2026: Droupadi Murmu Feeds Nirmala Sitharaman the Customary 'Dahi-Cheeni' | WION Shorts

Budget 2026: Nirmala Sitharaman Meets President Ahead of Budget Presentation

Nirmala Sitharaman, Along With Her Team, With the Budget Tablet Outside the Ministry of Finance

Budget 2026: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Arrives at Kartavya Bhawan

WION brings you public reactions and expert insights ahead of the Union Budget 2026, with special focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing. As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the budget, expectations are high for policies that could boost innovation, sustainability, and India’s competitiveness in future‑ready industries

Union Budget 2026: AI and EV Manufacturing in Focus

India News: Discover the extensive New Income Tax Bill expected to be presented in Parliament, introducing the Income Tax Act with over pages of detailed reforms.

New Income Tax bill to be introduced in Parliament tomorrow

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

Union Budget 2025 is here, and one of the biggest announcements is the income tax exemption for individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh. This year's budget also brings a focus on boosting sectors like technology and agriculture. We bring you the first reactions from business owners and the public as they weigh in on the new fiscal policies.

First Reactions To Budget 2025: Income Tax Relief Up To 12 Lakh & Economic Focus | WION Vibe Check

The new tax regime, introduced in Budget 2020 and revised in Budget 2023, provides lower tax rates but removes most exemptions and deductions.

Union Budget 2025: Key differences between new and old tax slabs

We cut through the noise and dive straight into India’s budget. We give you the key highlights, expert reactions, the hits & the misses to decode what the budget means for your money. So, let’s get started!

Budget 2025: Key Highlights, Expert Analysis & The Hits & Misses Decoded

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented India's Union Budget for 2025-26 on Feb 1st. These are the major highlights you cannot miss. Watch in for more details!

Budget 2025 boosts India's AI ambitions

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today (Saturday, Feb 1) presented the Union Budget for 2025-26, a day after unveiling the Economic Survey. Watch in for more details!

India union budget 2025 highlights: Boost to medical tourism, entry of gig workers in PMJAY

World: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) allocated Rs 5,483 crores in aid to foreign nations, which majorly covers allocations for neighbouring and strategic countries. 

Union Budget 2025: India hikes foreign aid to Maldives, but THIS country tops the chart

India News: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveils an initiative aiming to position India as a global toy hub by enhancing cluster development, announced on February 1.

Union Budget 2025: FM Sitharaman announces scheme to make India ‘global hub for toys’

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 | 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

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