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Breaking the ‘Medical Debt’ Cycle: How Budget 2026-27 is Transforming India into a Global Fortress of Affordable Healthcare

The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2026, has delivered what many are calling the most human-centric health intervention in recent history. Acknowledging that India’s disease burden is rapidly shifting toward non-communicable diseases (NCDs) like cancer, diabetes, and autoimmune disorders, the government has moved beyond simple policy rhetoric to

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Economic Survey 2025-26: India Upgrades Medium-Term Growth to 7% Amidst Warnings of Global ‘Systemic Shock’

Economic Survey 2025-26: India Upgrades Medium-Term Growth to 7% Amidst Warnings of Global ‘Systemic Shock’

In a document that serves as both a badge of resilience and a roadmap for navigating a fractured world, the Government of India tabled the Economic Survey 2025-26 in Parliament on Thursday, January 29. Tabled by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and authored by Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran, the Survey presents a picture of a confident India upgrading its growth

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Budget 2026: Why the Stock Market Is Open This Sunday and What It Means for Investors

In a move that underscores the critical economic weight of the Union Budget 2026, Indian stock markets are set for a rare Sunday trading session. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) have confirmed that trading will remain open on February 1, 2026, to align with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s presentation of

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Introduces New Income Tax Bill; Sent for Select Committee Review

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced a new Bill on Income Tax in the Lok Sabha on February 13 to simplify and update the existing tax system. The proposed bill, to be in force from April 1, 2026, has been referred to a Select Committee, which is to report to the House on the first

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Union Budget 2025: No Income Tax for Incomes Up to ₹12 Lakh, Announces FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Budget 2025: No Income Tax for Incomes Up to ₹12 Lakh, Announces FM Nirmala Sitharaman

In her Union Budget 2025 speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made a landmark announcement regarding income tax slabs. She confirmed that individuals earning up to ₹12 lakh per annum will not be required to pay any income tax, marking a significant shift in the taxation system. This announcement was met with applause in the House,

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Union Budget 2025: ₹500 Crore AI Centre of Excellence in Education Announced

Union Budget 2025: ₹500 Crore AI Centre of Excellence in Education Announced

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced the establishment of a new Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for education with a total outlay of ₹500 crore. This initiative follows the 2023 announcement of AI centres for agriculture, health, and sustainable cities. Expansion of IITs and Medical Colleges The government plans to expand the capacity

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