Union Budget News

India's GDP Growth Estimated at 7.4% in FY26 Driven by Consumption and Investment

30 January 2026 at 06:58

Economic Survey 2025-26 estimates India’s GDP growth at 7.4% in FY26, driven by strong private consumption, rising investment, resilient manufacturing, and robust services sector growth.

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Economic Survey 2026 Highlights MSMEs as Key Drivers of Manufacturing, Exports and Employment

30 January 2026 at 06:58

Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights MSMEs as the backbone of India’s industrial economy, contributing 35.4% of manufacturing, 48.58% of exports and 31.1% of GDP...

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Fiscal Deficit Targeted at 4.4% in FY26 as Revenue Deficit Hits 16-Year Low

30 January 2026 at 06:58

Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights India's calibrated fiscal strategy, with fiscal deficit budgeted at 4.4% of GDP in FY26, revenue deficit at a 16-year low, rising capex and resilient revenue mobilisation amid global uncertainty.

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Economic Survey Highlights Major Gains in Pension & Insurance Coverage

30 January 2026 at 06:58

SIGNIFICANT STRIDES MADE IN PENSION AND INSURANCE COVER PROVIDING SOCIAL SECURITY OVER THE YEARSWITH A CAGR OF 9.5 PER CENT AS OF 31st DECEMBER, NPS SUBSCRIBERS GROW TO 211.7 LAKH UPTO DECEMBER 2025PFRDA FOCUSES ON WIDENING SOCIAL SECURITY NET UNDER

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Economic Survey 2025-26: Major Highlights That Will Shape Budget 2026

29 January 2026 at 15:01

Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights India's strong growth outlook with FY26 GDP at 7.4%, low inflation, robust exports, banking stability, record forex reserves and reform-led resilience.

Posted in Union Budget | 768 Views

Halwa Ceremony Marks Final Phase of Union Budget 2026-27 Preparations

28 January 2026 at 07:01

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attended the Halwa Ceremony at North Block, signalling the completion of Union Budget 2026-27 preparations ahead of its presentation on February 1, 2026.

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Budget 2026-27 Expectations: Direct Tax Relief and GST 2.0 Implementation

23 January 2026 at 07:11

Ahead of Budget FY 2026-27, experts expect focus on tax simplification, higher disposable income and smoother GST 2.0 implementation rather than big giveaways.

Posted in Union Budget | 1380 Views

CBIC Reports NIL Legislative Business for Budget Session 2026

21 January 2026 at 06:04

CBIC has informed the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs that no GST, Customs or indirect tax-related Bills or reports are scheduled for the Budget Session 2026...

Posted in Union Budget | 858 Views