‘When markets go into a Budget with excessive optimism, the risk of disappointment is higher.’ IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman holds a pre-Budget interaction with students of the Delhi School of Economics, January 8, 2026. Photograph: @nsitharamanoffc X/ANI Photo It
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses concerns over the impact of recent US tariff changes on the Indian economy, stating that the Commerce Ministry is actively reviewing the situation before further comment. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points Finance Minister Nirmala
After years of rapid expansion, the Centre’s capital spending growth eases as private investment shows early signs of revival, points out A K Bhattacharya. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff Key Points Union government capital expenditure growth slows sharply to 4.2% in 2025-2026.
Ahead of the Budget session, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said that Sitharaman presenting the Union Budget for the ninth consecutive time “will be recorded as a matter of pride in India’s parliamentary history”. Photograph: ANI Photo Key Points The
According to the Economic Survey 2026, the appropriate stance for 2026 is therefore one of strategic sobriety rather than defensive pessimism. IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Photograph: ANI Photo In a world of geopolitical turbulence, India must run a ‘marathon
The ‘Halwa ceremony’ precedes the ‘lock-in’ of the officials involved in preparation of the Union Budget, an official statement said. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday participated in a traditional ‘halwa’ ceremony, marking the final stage for the preparation of
The Indian Rice Exporter’s Federation (IREF) on Tuesday urged the government to provide tax incentives, interest subvention and freight support in the upcoming 2026 Budget to strengthen the sector’s competitiveness while addressing sustainability concerns. Image used for representation purpose only.
