New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) In the Union Budget 2026-27, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced capital support for machinery, technology upgradation, and the establishment of common testing and certification centres to modernise traditional textile clusters.The government will set up "Mega...
Bareilly, Feb 1 (IANS) All India Muslim Jamaat (AIMJ) President Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, on Sunday, welcomed the Union Budget 2026-2027, describing it as "impressive, inclusive and focused on the welfare of all sections of society", adding that the Budget reflects...
Chandigarh, Feb 1 (IANS) BJP Punjab President Sunil Jakhar on Sunday said the Union Budget is focused on the poor, labourers, farmers, women, youth, and backward classes, and will prove to be a milestone in fulfilling the resolve of making...
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Industry experts on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026, calling it progressive, balanced and aligned with India’s long-term growth goals.Speaking to IANS, Vipin Vohra, Chairman of Continental Carriers Private Limited, said the budget is very...
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a sharp hike in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options while presenting the Union Budget 2026-27 in Parliament.The move marks a significant increase in transaction...
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday kept income tax rates and slabs unchanged following last year’s major tax reforms.While the basic tax structure remains the same, the Finance Minister, presenting the Budget 2026-27, announced several...
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The unified payments interface (UPI) saw 28 per cent transaction count growth (year-on-year) at 21.70 billion in the month of January — along with registering 21 per cent annual growth in transaction amount at Rs...
Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Gold and silver prices continued their sharp decline on Sunday, as investors booked profits post an unprecedented rally over the past year.MCX gold February futures fell 7.12 per cent to Rs 1,39,000 per 10 grams around...
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Commercial LPG cylinder prices have been increased by Rs 49 from February 1, bringing higher costs for businesses that rely on these cylinders for daily operations. Oil marketing companies announced the hike as part of...
Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) The Indian equity markets on Sunday traded with increased volatility, amidst Budget caution and a weak rupee hovering near 92 per dollar.As of 9.24 am, Sensex added 9 points, or 0.01 per cent, to reach 82,278,...
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said that farmers’ income in Chhattisgarh can increase significantly with the use of modern agricultural technology and integrated farming systems....
Mumbai, Jan 31 (IANS) Specialty chemicals manufacturer Vinati Organics on Saturday reported a 12.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in its financial performance for the December quarter (Q3 FY26), as softer market conditions weighed on earnings.The company’s net profit fell...