Live Updates and discussion on Union Budget 2026-2027

FM says public capex to increase to Rs 12.2 lakh crore in 2026-27

Rs.10,000 crore SME Growth Fund to support and create strong MSME champions.

Fund will provide equity support to help MSMEs scale up.

Rs.2,000 crore additional support for the Self-Reliant India Fund. #UnionBudget.

Corporate Mitras to be developed through ICAI and ICSI using short-term courses.

Para-professionals to be introduced to help MSMEs with compliance at affordable cost.#UnionBudget

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Self-reliant India fund gets Rs 2000 crore to continue support to micro enterprises.

Budget 2026 : Sitharaman announces 7 high-speed railway corridors as ‘growth connectors’

Power Finance Corp and Rural Electrification Corp to be restructured

A high-level banking committee to be set up to align the banking sector with Viksit Bharat and future growth. #Finance Minister

Proposal to introduce total return swaps on corporate bonds

FEMA rules to be reviewed to modernize the framework for foreign investments. #Finance Minister

FM proposes an incentive of Rs 100 crore for a single bond issuance of more than Rs 1,000 crore.

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#Budget money flows to Bengal, TN, Kerala & Assam

#Sitharaman proposes seven high-speed rail corridors to link India’s growth cities

Capital expenditure raised to ₹12.2 lakh crore for FY 2026–27.

Focus on infrastructure development, especially in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities. #FinanceMinister

Public capital expenditure has significantly increased to an allocation of ₹11 lakh crore in Budget Estimates 2026.  #UnionBudget

Plan To Operationalise 20 New National Waterways Over 5 Years. #FinanceMinister

Proposal to set up an Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund.

Dedicated Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) to be created to recycle Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE) assets. #FinanceMinister

Mega textile parks will boost scale and efficiency in the textile sector, and with the India–EU FTA, Indian exporters will get better market access, helping manufacturers cut costs, join global supply chains, and strengthen India as a global sourcing hub. #FinanceMinister

FM proposes high-powered Education-to-Employment Standing Committee to recommend Viksit Bharat measures targeting services.