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Union Budget: National Destination Digital Knowledge Grid to be set up

Union Budget: National Destination Digital Knowledge Grid to be set up

National Institute of Hospitality aims to connect academia, industry, and government to enhance tourism by improving...

1 Feb 2026 1:16 PM IST

Social Memes Over Nirmala Sitharamans Budget 2026

Social Memes Over Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the Union Budget 2026, memes galore on social media platforms

1 Feb 2026 1:08 PM IST

Union Budget: Five Medical Hubs Planned to Promote Tourism

Union Budget: Five Medical Hubs Planned to Promote Tourism

Sitharaman announced three new All India Institutes of Ayurveda to boost research in traditional medicine, highlighting...

1 Feb 2026 1:06 PM IST

FM Extends Tax Exemption on Capital Goods for Lithium-Ion Battery Production

FM Extends Tax Exemption on Capital Goods for Lithium-Ion Battery...

Finance Minister plans to exempt basic customs duty on sodium anti Monet imports for solar glass production, aiding...

1 Feb 2026 12:57 PM IST

Budget Boost: PFC, REC Rally 6% on Restructuring Plan Announcement

Budget Boost: PFC, REC Rally 6% on Restructuring Plan Announcement

This restructuring is part of a larger effort to enhance the capabilities of public sector financial institutions amidst...

1 Feb 2026 12:52 PM IST

FM Proposes Duty-Free Imports of Selected Inputs for Leather Export Sector

FM Proposes Duty-Free Imports of Selected Inputs for Leather Export...

Sitharaman proposes extending leather export timeline from six months to one year to support the struggling sector.

1 Feb 2026 12:45 PM IST

Budget: Govt Plans Khelo India Mission to Revamp Sports Sector

Budget: Govt Plans Khelo India Mission to Revamp Sports Sector

This initiative will focus on developing training centres and enhancing coaching systems over the next decade.

1 Feb 2026 12:38 PM IST

Govt to Provide Tax Holiday for Foreign Cos Offering Cloud Services Using India Data Centres

Govt to Provide Tax Holiday for Foreign Cos Offering Cloud Services...

To avail the tax holiday, companies need to provide services to Indian customers through an Indian reseller entity.

1 Feb 2026 12:37 PM IST

MAT Exemption Proposed for Non-Resident Presumptive Taxpayers: FM

MAT Exemption Proposed for Non-Resident Presumptive Taxpayers: FM

Sitharaman raised the safe harbour threshold for IT services from Rs 300 crore to Rs 2,000 crore, significantly...

1 Feb 2026 12:32 PM IST

India to Host First-Ever Global Big Cat Summit: FM Sitharaman

India to Host First-Ever Global Big Cat Summit: FM Sitharaman

The summit will focus on developing global strategies for big cat conservation.

1 Feb 2026 12:27 PM IST

Govt Proposes to Cut Debt-to-GDP Ratio to 55.6% in FY27: Sitharaman

Govt Proposes to Cut Debt-to-GDP Ratio to 55.6% in FY27: Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed the government will keep a 41% tax devolution formula as per the 16th Finance Commission,...

1 Feb 2026 12:21 PM IST

FM Says Individuals Living Abroad Will Be Allowed to Invest in Listed Indian Firms

FM Says Individuals Living Abroad Will Be Allowed to Invest in Listed...

Union Budget 2026-27 introduces a framework for improved access to funds and derivatives linked to corporate bond...

1 Feb 2026 12:16 PM IST