Budget 2026: Rebuilding cotton’s innovation pipeline – research must be the centre of policymaking – The Times of India

Budget 2026: Rebuilding cotton’s innovation pipeline – research must be the centre of policymaking – The Times of India

Though cotton anchors India’s agrarian economy, yet faces a critical paradox. (AI image) By Dr. M. RamasamiCotton occupies a critical place in India’s agricultural and industrial economy. It supports millions of farm households, feeds a globally competitive textile sector, and remains one of the country’s most widely cultivated commercial crops. Yet, despite this significance, cotton…

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Budget expectations 2026: Experts urge government to share data for India-focused AI models – The Times of India

Budget expectations 2026: Experts urge government to share data for India-focused AI models – The Times of India

Representative image (AI) Ahead of the Union Budget, EY India’s Rajnish Gupta said that the government should release more public data to support India’s push for sovereign artificial intelligence. He added that it is key to building AI models that reflect the country’s cultural and linguistic diversity.Gupta, Partner with EY India’s Tax and Economic Policy…

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Budget 2026 wishlist: Top expectations from FM Niramala Sitharaman’s ninth Budget – The Times of India

Budget 2026 wishlist: Top expectations from FM Niramala Sitharaman’s ninth Budget – The Times of India

File photo: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, with expectations centred on tax reforms, a revamp of the customs duty structure and measures to support economic growth amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty. The Budget is also expected to outline a clear…

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Stocks to buy: What’s the outlook for Nifty for Budget 2026 week? Check list of top stock recommendations – The Times of India

Stocks to buy: What’s the outlook for Nifty for Budget 2026 week? Check list of top stock recommendations – The Times of India

Top stocks to buy (AI image) Stock market recommendations: According to Sudeep Shah, Head – Technical Research and Derivatives, SBI Securities, the top stock picks for the Budget week week are Hindustan Unilever, and Ashok Leyland. Here’s his view on Nifty, Bank Nifty for the Budget 2026 trading week starting January 27, 2026:Nifty View:From its…

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Union Budget 2026: Here’s what EV sector is hoping for! – The Times of India

Union Budget 2026: Here’s what EV sector is hoping for! – The Times of India

The Union Budget 2026-27 is just one week away and the EV sector is expecting FM Sitharaman to introduce measures aimed at accelerating electric vehicle adoption in India. Deloitte India has highlighted that the government could focus on strengthening domestic manufacturing, supporting clean mobility, and encouraging investment across the EV value chain.Sheena Sareen, Partner at…

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India Budget 2026: Travel and tourism industry seeks demand boost, infrastructure support – The Times of India

India Budget 2026: Travel and tourism industry seeks demand boost, infrastructure support – The Times of India

Taj Mahal, Agra (File photo) MUMBAI: As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, stakeholders across India’s travel, tourism and hospitality sectors are seeking policy continuity, improved financing frameworks and measures to stimulate consumer spending. While domestic travel demand has remained resilient, foreign tourist arrivals are still below earlier peak levels, prompting industry leaders to look to…

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Union Budget 2026: FM may maintain FY27 fiscal deficit at 4.4%, same as FY26; here’s what Nuvama expects – The Times of India

Union Budget 2026: FM may maintain FY27 fiscal deficit at 4.4%, same as FY26; here’s what Nuvama expects – The Times of India

The Union Budget 2026 may maintain the fiscal deficit at 4.4% of GDP in FY27, according to Nuvama, as the economy shows fragile momentum. The government might focus on deregulation and disinvestments to support growth, rather than fiscal expansion, with a continued emphasis on sectors like semiconductors and AI. As the Budget 2026 approaches, the…

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