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GST collections rise 6.2 percent to Rs 1,93,384 crore in January

GST collections rise 6.2 percent to Rs 1,93,384 crore in January

The net GST revenue for January stood at Rs 1,70,719 crore, up 7.6 per cent from the same month last year. Year-to-date net revenue reached Rs 15,95,752 crore, an annual growth of 6.8 per cent. Domestic GST collections rose 4.8 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,41,132 crore

05 February,2026 02:12 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Union Budget 2026: What’s getting costlier, what’s getting cheaper for you

Union Budget 2026: What’s getting costlier, what’s getting cheaper for you

Union Budget 2026 brings changes affecting household expenses and consumer choices. Smartphones, sports goods, select drugs, and capital equipment may get cheaper, while alcohol, tobacco, and stock futures trading become costlier

02 February,2026 08:58 AM IST | New Delhi
Union Budget 2026 shows modest increase in spending on children: CRY

Union Budget 2026 shows modest increase in spending on children: CRY

Puja Marwaha, CEO of CRY – Child Rights and You, said that while the increase reflects positive intent, the overall scale of investment remains limited given India’s population and the growing developmental needs of children

01 February,2026 08:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Union Budget 2026: FAQs, key numbers, and themes to watch

Union Budget 2026: FAQs, key numbers, and themes to watch

In her first Budget in 2019, Sitharaman replaced the decades-old leather briefcase with a traditional red ‘bahi-khata’, symbolising a shift in presentation style. Continuing the practice of recent years, the Union Budget 2026–27 will be paperless, marking the fifth consecutive digital Budget

01 February,2026 04:54 PM IST |

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