Bhubaneswar: Reinforcing its focus on women-led economic growth, the Odisha government on Monday released ₹197.66 crore as interest reimbursement to nearly 2.8 lakh Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Interest Refund to SHGs programme. The fourth phase of the initiative was rolled out at Mission Shakti Bhawan in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida….
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2026–27, tabled in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, has proposed the establishment of three new dedicated Chemical Parks through a challenge-based route and a cluster-based plug-and-play model, aimed at strengthening domestic chemical manufacturing and reducing import dependence. Presenting the Budget, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the proposed Chemical Parks…
New Delhi: Reaffirming its commitment to inclusive growth and the vision of Viksit Bharat, the Union Budget 2026–27 places Divyangjan and senior citizens at the centre of a technology-enabled empowerment strategy. The Budget outlines a strengthened role for the Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India (ALIMCO) in expanding access to modern, affordable and high-quality assistive…
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2026–27, tabled in the Lok Sabha today, has accorded the highest-ever annual budgetary support of ₹2,761.80 crore to the fisheries sector, underlining the Government’s strong focus on strengthening livelihoods, boosting exports and promoting sustainable growth in India’s blue economy. Out of the total allocation, ₹2,530 crore has been earmarked for…
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2026–27 has placed the health sector at the centre of India’s development agenda, with a sharp increase in allocations and a wide-ranging reform roadmap aimed at building a resilient, inclusive and future-ready healthcare system. Presenting the Budget in Parliament, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to universal health…
New Delhi: Signalling a strong push to position India as a global hub for high-quality and affordable sports goods, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced a dedicated national initiative for sports goods while presenting the Union Budget 2026–27 in Parliament. The announcement aligns with the first of the Budget’s…
New Delhi: In a decisive boost to national security and military preparedness, the Union Budget 2026–27 has earmarked an unprecedented ₹7.85 lakh crore for Defence Services, marking the highest-ever allocation to the sector. Presented in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, the defence outlay reflects a 15.19 per cent increase over the Budget Estimates of FY…
New Delhi: The Union Budget 2026–27 has placed international trade and exports at the core of India’s long-term growth strategy, outlining a comprehensive reform and investment roadmap to build a competitive, resilient and globally integrated economy. Anchored in macroeconomic stability, fiscal discipline and sustained public capital expenditure, the Budget reinforces the Government’s commitment to positioning…
New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented the Union Budget 2026–27 in Parliament, proposing a series of direct tax reforms aimed at rationalising the penalty and prosecution framework, reducing litigation, and improving taxpayer trust while maintaining deterrence against serious offences. A key proposal seeks to integrate assessment and penalty…
New Delhi: Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget 2026–27 in Parliament on Tuesday, asserted that the Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently chosen “action over ambivalence, reform over rhetoric and people over populism,” outlining a decisive roadmap to accelerate and sustain India’s economic growth….
