Union Budget 2025-26: ₹6.81 Lakh Crore Allocation for Defence to Strengthen India’s Armed Forces and Modernize Capabilities

New Delhi: In a significant move to modernize and strengthen India’s defense and security infrastructure, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for the Financial Year 2025-26 today. Aiming to further the vision of a technologically-advanced and self-reliant Armed Forces, the Budget allocated a record ₹6,81,210.27 crore to the Ministry of Defence (MoD),…

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Union Budget 2025-26: Focus on Mining Sector Reforms, Recycling Industry, and Critical Mineral Recovery

New Delhi: In her Union Budget 2025-26 speech presented today, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, identified the mining sector as one of the key areas for transformative reforms, alongside other critical domains such as taxation, power sector, urban development, financial sector, and regulatory reforms. These reforms aim to drive India’s growth…

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Union Budget 2025-26: GST Law Amendments Proposed to Streamline Trade and Taxation

New Delhi: In her presentation of the Union Budget 2025-26 today, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced significant amendments to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) laws aimed at facilitating trade and improving tax compliance. These proposed changes are designed to streamline the tax process, enhance ease of doing business, and…

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Union Budget 2025-26: Direct Tax Proposals Aim to Ease Compliance, Provide Relief to Middle Class, and Stimulate Investments

New Delhi: In her presentation of the Union Budget 2025-26 today, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced a series of direct tax reforms designed to provide relief to taxpayers, encourage voluntary compliance, and stimulate economic growth through strategic investments. Middle Class Tax Relief A major highlight of the budget was the…

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Union Budget 2025-26: Relief for Patients with Exemption on Life-Saving Drugs and Medicines

New Delhi: In a significant move to support healthcare access and affordability, the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced key proposals in the Union Budget 2025-26 regarding customs duty exemptions on life-saving drugs and medicines. During her budget speech in Parliament today, Sitharaman stated that the government aims to ease the…

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Union Budget 2025-26: India Post to Transform as a Catalyst for Rural Economy with Expanded Services

New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced transformative measures to position India Post as a key enabler for rural economic growth in her Union Budget 2025-26 speech delivered in Parliament today. With a vast network of 1.5 lakh rural post offices and an extensive workforce of 2.4 lakh Dak Sevaks,…

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Union Budget 2025-26: Enhanced Funding for Jal Jeevan Mission to Ensure Universal Access to Potable Water by 2028

New Delhi: In a major boost to rural water supply infrastructure, the Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, announced a significant enhancement in the funding for the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) during her Union Budget 2025-26 speech in Parliament today. The total outlay for the Mission has been increased to Rs 67,000 crore, and its implementation…

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Union Budget 2025-26: Tourism to Drive Employment-Led Growth with Key Reforms and Initiatives

New Delhi: In a significant push for employment-led growth, the Union Budget 2025-26 has identified tourism as a key sector to stimulate job creation and economic development across India. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presenting the Budget in Parliament today, outlined several initiatives aimed at boosting the tourism industry while simultaneously creating employment opportunities, especially for…

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Union Budget 2025-26: Government Proposes Comprehensive Regulatory Reforms for Ease of Doing Business

New Delhi: Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament today, outlining a series of regulatory reforms aimed at fostering innovation, economic growth, and employment generation. The reforms are designed to modernize India’s regulatory framework, ensuring that regulations keep pace with technological advancements and global policy trends. A…

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