Union Budget 2026: Big push to ‘future ready’ infra, FM hikes capex by 9%

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a nearly 9 per cent increase in capital expenditure, raising the allocation to Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY 2026-27, as the government doubled down on infrastructure-led growth under its “future-ready Bharat” push.Presenting the Union Budget in Parliament, Sitharaman said the higher allocation was aimed at sustaining…

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India vs Pakistan Live Score, U19 World Cup 2026: India eye semi-final berth, face Pakistan in high-octane clash

Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of Under19 World Cup match between India and Pakistan The India Under-19 men’s team had a virtual interaction with batting great Sachin Tendulkar ahead of their crucial Super Six encounter against Pakistan in the ongoing U-19 World Cup. England booked their place in the semi-finals after registering a…

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Banking Sector Budget 2026 Live: Nirmala Sitharaman announces high-level panel, NBFC overhaul and market reforms

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a series of measures aimed at strengthening India’s banking and financial ecosystem, as she underlined the sector’s improved health and outlined the next phase of reforms under the Viksit Bharat vision. In her Budget speech, Sitharaman said, “I propose setting up a high-level committee on banking for…

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Budget 2026: Odisha, Kerala, Andhra, Tamil Nadu to get dedicated rare earth corridors — what it means

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed the establishment of dedicated rare earth corridors in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Kerala as part of the Union Budget for 2026–27, aiming to reduce India’s dependence on imports and strengthen domestic capabilities in critical minerals.Presenting the Budget in Parliament, Sitharaman said the Centre would “support…

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From ‘bahi-khata’ to tablet: Tracing Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget journey since 2019

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her ninth consecutive Union Budget on February 1, marking a rare Sunday sitting and a first in independent India’s history. The Union Budget for FY27 (April 2026–March 2027) is expected to outline measures to sustain growth momentum, maintain fiscal discipline and push reforms…

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