New Delhi, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said that the Union Budget 2026-27 is designed to accelerate economic growth and create more jobs across sectors. Addressing journalists after the presentation of…
Bhopal, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav hailed the Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, as a decisive and effective stride towards realising the vision of a Viksit Bharat…
Mumbai, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The recalibration of Securities Transaction Tax (STT) is designed to encourage investors focus on long-term equity participation, thereby fostering healthier liquidity and more sustainable market dynamics, said Sundararaman Ramamurthy, MD and…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced in Union Budget 2026-27 that select outward remittances will get cheaper with Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on overseas tour packages and…
Bengaluru, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Criticising the Union Budget for 2026–27, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated that the state has received nothing, and “no high-speed rail will come to Bengaluru”. Notably, the Centre has…
Chandigarh, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Union Budget “is a visionary and historic document that will fulfil the resolve of a Viksit Bharat”, said Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday. Expressing gratitude to Prime…
Chennai, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Industry leaders in Tamil Nadu have welcomed the Union Budget 2026, describing it as growth-oriented, forward-looking and supportive of manufacturing, MSMEs and long-term industrial development. Senior office-bearers of the Confederation of…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda stated that the 176 per cent increase in the health sector budget over the past 12 years reflects the Modi government’s commitment to making healthcare…
Jammu, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27, saying that it charts a path to a $5 trillion economy milestone within a few years, and…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government on Sunday said the intent behind the hike in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options is to address systemic risks and curb excessive speculation. Addressing…
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Kerala’s ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) have criticised the Union Budget 2026-27 presented on Sunday, saying it left Kerala largely sidelined, as the Centre…
Mumbai, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has congratulated Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on presenting her ninth budget, aimed at making India self-reliant and developed. He stated that the budget provides…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an allocation of Rs 7.8 lakh crore for the country’s defence sector in the Union Budget for 2026-27, representing a 15 per cent increase over…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Sunday said that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presenting the Union Budget 2026 for the record ninth consecutive time is “wholesome” and particularly “satisfying” for women….
New Delhi, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Union Budget 2026-27 on Sunday enhanced the allocation for the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to Rs 1,05,530.42 crores, reflecting an increase of 8.96 per cent over the…
Jaipur, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Sunday praised the Union Budget 2026, describing it as inclusive, progressive, and visionary. The Chief Minister listened to the budget presentation by Union Finance Minister…
Jaipur, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ashok Gehlot on Sunday strongly criticised the Union Budget, alleging step-motherly treatment towards the state and calling the budget “deeply disappointing” for the state. He said…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026, the BJP on Sunday hailed it as a people-centric budget guided by the principle of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’,…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026–27, describing it as inclusive and growth-oriented, with a strong focus on trade, industry, exports and ease…
Guwahati, Feb 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Federation of Industry and Commerce of the North Eastern Region (FINER) on Sunday expressed satisfaction with the Union Budget 2026-27, terming it a well-balanced and growth-oriented budget that addresses the…