The Union Budget 2026-27 has proposed an excise-duty exemption on the biogas or compressed biogas (CBG) component in blended compressed natural gas, signalling a stronger policy push to...
Cigarette prices are set to rise sharply from February 2026 following the introduction of a new excise duty and cess regime on tobacco products, marking India’s first tax...
The Union Budget 2026-27 has announced a major expansion of India’s ground-based astronomy infrastructure, with plans to establish and upgrade four key facilities across Ladakh and southern India....
The Union Budget 2026-27 has announced the launch of Bharat-VISTAAR, a multilingual artificial intelligence-based advisory platform aimed at improving farm productivity and reducing risks for farmers. Finance Minister...
The Union Budget 2026-27 has announced the establishment of India’s second national mental health institute and a major expansion of trauma care services, signalling a renewed policy focus...
The Union Budget 2026-27 has earmarked ₹1,102 crore for expenses related to the Council of Ministers, the Cabinet Secretariat, the Prime Minister’s Office, and official hospitality and entertainment,...
The Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated ₹95,600 crore for the newly restructured Viksit Bharat-G RAM G rural employment scheme, signalling an enhanced focus on rural job creation amid...
India’s Union Budget for FY27 signals a strategic recalibration of its foreign assistance programme, marked by selective increases for key neighbours and sharp cutbacks elsewhere. The revised allocations...
The Union Budget 2026–27 has outlined a strong rural diversification strategy, with targeted interventions in livestock, fisheries and high-value agriculture. Presenting the Budget in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala...
The Union Budget 2026–27 has placed infrastructure-led growth at the centre of India’s economic strategy, with a sharp rise in public investment and a wide-ranging set of announcements...
