- 02 Feb 2026 06:05 PM
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India’s budget doubles down on a tried and tested formula—with debt reduction as a distant target
India’s budget for 2026-27 looks broadly apt for the moment, with capex-led growth the order of the day. But as fiscal policy adopts a distant debt target, the Centre must remain adaptive—and ready to rein back its big-spender instincts should aggregate demand spring a surprise.
Read More- 02 Feb 2026 06:23 PM
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Income Tax Budget 2026 Live updates: What relief did taxpayers get this year? How middle class and salaried will benefit
Income Tax Budget 2026 Live: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026 on Sunday, 1 February with a focus on manufacturing, AI and agriculture among others. However, taxpayers who were eagerly waiting for a further reduction in income tax as well as a change in the tax slabs under the new regime did not see any announcement on the same.
Read More- 02 Feb 2026 06:01 PM
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Ajit Ranade: By betting on capabilities, the budget takes a long view on India’s growth
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has used the comfort of today’s macro numbers to prepare ground for the future. Working within tight fiscal limits, the budget focuses on building capabilities and resilience. Yet, we must watch for growth risks, inflation surprises and the rising cost of capital.
Read More- 02 Feb 2026 06:26 PM
Ficci director general: The budget isn’t a list of announcements but a coherent plan to strengthen India’s economy
The budget provides a coherent growth framework anchored in reform continuity, infrastructure investment and fiscal discipline. Amid global fragility, it signals policy credibility and offers clues to how India plans to sustain its GDP growth, attract capital and strengthen competitiveness
Read More- 02 Feb 2026 06:17 PM
Budget 2026 provides this GST relief to stockbrokers amid STT blow. Check details
In a bid to cushion the blow following the steep hike in the securities transaction tax (STT) for the futures and options (F&O) market, the Indian government also unveiled a proposal that tweaks the way goods and services tax (GST) applies to intermediary services such as stockbroking.
Read More- 29 Jan 2026 06:27 PM
Maruti Suzuki prepares 500,000 capacity boost as GST delivers record revenue
New Delhi: Country’s largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd will add a capacity of 500,000 units over the next few months at its two plants in Haryana and Gujarat as it rushes to meet high demand after goods and services tax cuts delivered its highest ever quarterly revenue.
Read More- 29 Jan 2026 06:04 PM
India factory output growth 7.8% in Dec, a 2-year-high
Industrial output grew at an upwardly revised 7.2% in November, showing strong growth on festive demand and the goods and services tax (GST) rate cuts.
Read More- 29 Jan 2026 06:40 PM
Economic survey calls for higher GST slabs for ultra-processed foods to combat childhood obesity
New Delhi: The Economic Survey 2025-26 has called for aggressive fiscal measures to tackle the nation's growing health crisis, including moving ultra-processed foods into the highest GST tax slabs and imposing additional surcharges on products high in sugar, salt, and fat.
Read More- 29 Jan 2026 06:20 PM
TVS predicts durable demand after festive season, GST cuts deliver record quarter
TVS Motor Co. expects the third-quarter momentum to continue as the share of premium motorcycles and scooters rises amid healthy consumer demand.
Read More- 28 Jan 2026 06:18 PM
Metro Brands Q3 Results: Net profit jumps 37% YoY to ₹130 crore, announces interim dividend of ₹3 per share
Metro Brands Limited (MBL), one of India’s leading footwear retailers, reported a 15% revenue growth in Q3 FY26 to ₹811 crore, driven by strong festive and wedding season demand, supported by a reduction in GST on footwear priced below ₹2,500.
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