February 2025

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament today, unveiled a range of transformative measures aimed at boosting investment and spurring economic growth across sectors. The Budget focuses on enhancing public-private partnerships (PPP), supporting states with capital expenditure, and introducing strategic reforms in sectors like mining and manufacturing….

New Delhi: In a bold vision for India’s future, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today presented the Union Budget 2025-26, emphasizing that investment is the third engine of development, covering investment in people, the economy, and innovation. Enhancing Nutritional Support for Women and Children As part of the government’s commitment to investing in its people,…

New Delhi: In a major boost to India’s maritime industry, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the creation of a ₹25,000 crore Maritime Development Fund while presenting the Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament. The fund will provide long-term financing for the sector, promote competition, and strengthen maritime infrastructure. The government will contribute up to 49% of…

New Delhi: In a major boost to urban development, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of a ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund while presenting the Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament. The fund will support ‘Cities as Growth Hubs’, ‘Creative Redevelopment of Cities’, and ‘Water and Sanitation’ initiatives, with an initial allocation of ₹10,000…

New Delhi: In a bold move to position exports as a key engine of India’s economic growth, the Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, has introduced transformative reforms aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing, enhancing trade facilitation, and integrating India’s economy with global supply chains. BharatTradeNet: A Unified Digital Platform for Trade A…

New Delhi: In a significant move to strengthen India’s industrial landscape, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of a National Manufacturing Mission while presenting the Union Budget 2025-26 in Parliament today. The initiative will support small, medium, and large industries, providing a comprehensive policy framework, execution roadmap, and governance structure for both central…