Budget 2026: Fiscal deficit, capex, borrowing and debt roadmap among key numbers to track
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her record ninth straight Union Budget, with markets closely tracking headline numbers ranging from the fiscal deficit and capital expenditure to borrowing…
In a first, Union Budget 2026 to be presented on Sunday
India’s Union Budgets over the past eight decades have reflected the country’s evolving aspirations and economic journey. The upcoming Union Budget for 2026–27, to be presented on February 1, marks…
Forex reserves mark new all-time high above $709 billion, led by gold and FCAs
India’s foreign exchange reserves rose by a sharp $8.053 billion to touch a new all-time high of $709.413 billion in the week ended January 23, extending the recent rebound after…
Union Budget 2026 income tax: Why focus should shift from tax rates to real ease of compliance
Over the last few years, personal taxation has seen meaningful changes, particularly in the form of revised slabs By Sureshkumar SIndia enters the Union Budget 2026 on relatively strong economic…
Budget 2026: From briefcase to bahikhata — How the red ledger entered Parliament
With Budget 2026 just a day away, focus has returned to Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s red bahi khaata and what it could hold for different sectors. First introduced in…
Budget 2026 on February 1: Will NSE, BSE remain open for trading on Sunday?
Union Budget 2026–27 is just a day away and investors are seeking clarity on whether stock markets will operate or remain shut. The Budget is scheduled to be presented on…
India to buy oil from Venezuela instead of Russia? US pitch to counter 25% tariffs
The United States has told India it can soon resume purchases of Venezuelan oil to reduce its reliance on Russian crude, Reuters reported. India had pledged to slash Russian oil…
Apple sees double-digit India growth
Bengaluru: Apple CEO Tim Cook said the iPhone maker delivered a “terrific” first quarter of the 2026 fiscal year, with India emerging as a key highlight. “We did set a…
‘We will negotiate, finalise FTAs based on what is good for India’
In recent FTAs, including with the EU, India has given up its reluctance to lower tariffs for automobiles, wine and, even for some fruits such as apples and pears. Since…
Nestle India net profit jumps 45% to Rs 998 crore in Dec quarter
NEW DELHI: FMCG major Nestle India on Friday reported a 45.12 per cent rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 998.42 crore for the third quarter ended December 2025, on…