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February 2, 2026 12:03 PM

Budget’s focus on AI-enabled skilling to nurture India’s future entrepreneurs: Industry

The government support to new technologies through AI mission, National Quantum Mission, Anusandhan National Research Fund, Research and Innovation Fund promises to be a big boost for the Indian higher education institutions that are nurturing India�...

February 2, 2026 10:30 AM

US experts back India’s growth, urge manufacturing push

The latest union budget reinforces India’s strong growth momentum and sends positive signals on trade and investment, US-based economists and business leaders said Sunday, and urged a sharper push on manufacturing competitiveness. Steve Hanke, pro...

February 2, 2026 9:36 AM

Budget to make India a global hub for innovation, advanced manufacturing: SBI Chairman

The Budget for 2026-27 is a significant step toward making India a global hub for innovation and advanced manufacturing with global competitiveness as the lynchpin, says Challa Sreenivasulu Setty, Chairman, State Bank of India. The Budget maintains ...

February 1, 2026 9:56 PM

Union Budget 2026-27 proposes three new chemical parks

The Union Budget 2026-27 has proposed the establishment of three new dedicated Chemical Parks to strengthen domestic chemical manufacturing and reduce India’s dependence on imports. Presenting the Budget in the Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala...

February 1, 2026 10:02 PM

Union Budget 2026-27 reaffirms commitment to affordable fertilisers and farmer support

The Union Budget 2026-27 has reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring the timely availability of fertilisers to farmers at affordable prices, while supporting domestic production and promoting balanced and sustainable nutrient use. Prese...

February 1, 2026 8:43 PM

Union Budget 2026-27 puts exports at core of growth strategy

The Union Budget 2026-27 places exports and international trade at the centre of India’s growth strategy, outlining a broad set of reforms and investments aimed at boosting employment, scaling manufacturing and strengthening India’s integration w...

February 1, 2026 8:31 PM

Union Budget 2026-27: FM Sitharaman announces major boost for Orange Economy and creative education

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced a series of initiatives in the Union Budget 2026-27 aimed at strengthening India’s Orange Economy and expanding creative education, with a special focus on youth and women. Presenting the Bud...

February 1, 2026 8:10 PM

Agriculture Budget at Rs 1.32 lakh crore, focused on farmers’ progress and development: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday described the Union Budget 2026–27 as “historic and unprecedented”, saying it lays a strong foundation for building a developed and se...

February 1, 2026 7:56 PM

Union Budget ushers in new era for pharma sector under leadership of PM Modi: JP Nadda

The Union Budget 2026-27 has laid the foundation for a transformative phase in India’s pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sector, with a strong focus on innovation, self-reliance, and global competitiveness, Union Minister for Chemicals and Ferti...

February 1, 2026 7:40 PM

Union Budget 2026-27: What gets cheaper, what gets costlier

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Parliament. In her speech, FM Sitharaman said the Budget proposals are anchored on three pillars - faster growth, inclusive development and structural refo...