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Tax return deadlines have been extended to 31 August in case of non-audit business cases. By Ishita SenguptaIndia’s Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget 2026-27 on 1 February 2026, the ninth of her tenure, terming it as a unique Yuva Shakti-driven Budget. Rather than announcing sweeping tax reductions, the Budget reinforced continuity from…
Decoding Budget 2026-27: Delivering clarity, balance, and a long‑term vision (AI image) By Rajeev DimriAnnounced against the backdrop of heightened geopolitical tensions, the Union Budget 2026–27 carried expectations of reinforcing India’s global standing—especially in light of recently concluded Foreign Trade Agreements. The Budget 2026 continues to advance India’s long‑term strategic narrative: strengthening manufacturing as the…
The 7 high-speed rail corridors have been identified with an aim to provide high-speed connectivity across key economic centres. (AI image) Indian Railways is looking to move to a passenger train services model that offers faster, more comfortable, and premium travel experience. In that context Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget announcement of seven new…
Global investors pulled out more than $3 billion in January, following withdrawals of over $18 billion in 2025. (AI image) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2026 has sought to enhance stability in India’s stock market by increasing the investment limits for NRIs. The government is seeking to draw more money from NRIs in the…
The Union Budget 2026, presented on Sunday, brought focus on where India’s real estate growth is headed, with data suggesting a gradual shift beyond the country’s biggest metropolitan markets. While Mumbai and Delhi continue to make headlines for Rs 100-crore-plus home sales, industry data shows that the best returns on property investment, on average, are…
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the Union Budget 2026 on February 1, setting out a clear roadmap for individual taxpayers. While personal income tax rates and the broader structure of taxation stays untouched, the Budget introduced a range of reforms to further simplify the process for taxpayers. The measures focus on easing return-filing timelines, reducing…
It was a contrast that no previous Budget had possibly produced — a constant thrum of perfunctory desk thumping by treasury benches and a total silence from the opposition. The just short of 90-minute speech by FM Nirmala Sitharaman was a sedate affair that did not evoke emotions, even though a charged opposition had reportedly…
Like every Union Budget, this year’s budget brings a mix of gains and pains for different sections of the economy. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented a budget aimed at balancing growth, stability and reform.While the budget offers several compliance-friendly measures and targeted tax tweaks, it also tightens the screws in select areas to…
Sunday’s Budget had no allocation for Chabahar port in Iran under the ‘aid to countries and projects abroad’ outlay. This could be significant, coming amid looming threats of US sanctions over the port, which – in the absence of any direct land access – was meant to be India’s gateway to Afghanistan and central Asia.The…
NEW DELHI: The Budget tabled in the Parliament is a step towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat, Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday.The Budget touches every segment and promotes different dimensions of trade and business, she told reporters after watching the budget presentation at an event in North West Delhi’s…
