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 |
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget 2026, focusing on reforms, fiscal consolidation, high-speed rail corridors, rare earth and biopharma initiatives, and targeted tax relief for individuals and businesses
01 February,2026 04:00 PM IST | New Delhi
The Economic Survey 2025-26 projects India’s GDP growth at 6.8-7.2 per cent for FY 2026-27, citing the cumulative impact of reforms and a stable economic outlook. It also states inflation is unlikely to be a concern and the rupee is undervalued against strong fundamentals
30 January,2026 10:41 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Tabled in Parliament earlier in the day, the survey reflects the strength of India’s economic fundamentals and the government’s continuous efforts to drive growth, innovation, and inclusive development
29 January,2026 10:09 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
