Union Budget 2026: Did you know when the Budget went bilingual?

As finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget for FY 2026-27 on February 1, the exercise also draws attention to how India’s most important economic document has…

47% for defence, Rs 197 crore expenditure: A look at India’s first Budget in 1947

NEW DELHI: As India prepares for the Union Budget for 2026–27, scheduled to be presented on February 1, it is worth noting that when the country’s budgetary journey began, in…

Who is Kevin Warsh? Secret White House meeting with Trump that made him lead Fed Chair race

Who is Kevin Warsh? The Man Poised to Lead the Federal Reserve Amidst Economic Uncertainty As the US approaches a potentially pivotal moment in global economic policy, former Federal Reserve…

Niva Bupa net profit rises to Rs 76 crore in Q3FY26

MUMBAI: Niva Bupa Health Insurance posted a profit after tax of Rs 76 crore in Q3 FY26, lifting its nine-month profit to Rs 208 crore, a rise of about 74%…

Husband spends 109 days in jail, charges dropped: When Supreme Court stepped in to curb misuse of Section 498A

Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code was introduced to provide a strong remedy against the institutionalized social vice of dowry harassment. (AI imge) In a significant judgement delivered on…

‘Brutal act of aggression’: Cuba denounces Trump’s tariff threat, alleges ‘blackmail and coercion’

Donald Trump (File photo) Cuba dismissed US President Donald’s Trump’s tariff threat on Friday, calling it a “brutal act of aggression”. Trump signed an executive order threatening tariffs on countries…

Rupee recovers 9 paise to 91.90 against US dollar amid falling oil prices

The rupee bounced back on Friday morning, gaining 9 paise to trade at 91.90 against the US dollar. This recovery was helped by falling global oil prices but was limited…

Asian stocks today: Markets open at low amid AI investment fears

Asian markets are mostly down on Friday as concerns about AI investments grow. Tech stocks took a hit, while gold and silver prices dropped from their record highs. Oil prices…

Strong manufacturing is of strategic interest

If you are looking at the Economic Survey for clues to the Budget, you need not look beyond the cover showing how trade may be the dominant theme. Within that…

Macros strong, on track to meet deficit goal: FM

New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Thursday said India’s macroeconomic fundamentals are stronger than ever and the economy has successfully navigated global headwinds to be on a high-growth trajectory, improving…