The RBI Repo Rate Hike has brought a fresh shift in India’s interest-rate cycle, with the Reserve Bank of India raising the benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points from 5.25% to 5.50%. The decision comes amid renewed inflationary pressures, higher crude oil prices and heightened uncertainty caused by tensions in West Asia. The rate […]
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India’s Finance Minister unveils a groundbreaking opportunity under the FAST-DS scheme, offering a chance to regularize undisclosed foreign assets before April 2026.
Budget 2026-27 unveils a hidden tax revolution for investors. No more ‘interest offsets’ every rupee of dividends now taxed fully. A wake-up call for leveraged investors everywhere.
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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
India’s Finance Minister unveils the Union Budget 2026-27, spotlighting the transformative shift to the Income Tax Act 2025. This overhaul simplifies tax language and reduces disputes, offering a fresh framework for deductions and filing deadlines.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcement of a 0.05% STT hike on Futures trading marks a pivotal shift in market dynamics, aiming to curb short-term speculation and bolster government revenue. Traders brace for increased costs, impacting net profits and market strategies.
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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
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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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
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,
