Union Budget
Why you shouldn't make investment decisions based on tax incentives
Monika Halan, founder of Dhan Chakra Financial Education, explained why tax breaks shouldn't influence your investment decisions, and decoded Budget 2026 for households to explain what really matters for jobs, taxes, investments and long-term financial security.
4 min read15 Feb 2026PM Modi says India contributes 16% to global growth, recent trade deals highlight the country's confidence
PM Modi asserted that India contributes 16% to global growth and is on track to become the world's third-largest economy. He emphasised the government's commitment to reforms and the importance of recent trade agreements in boosting India's global competitiveness.
2 min read13 Feb 2026Indian market is 18 months ahead of its fair value: DSP Mutual Fund's Kalpen Parekh
Despite consolidating over the past year, the market remains expensive and investors should therefore moderate their return expectations, Parekh told Mint in an interview.
6 min read12 Feb 2026Budget promises vs reality: Underspending widens across ministries
Beyond the spectacle of Budget Day, the true challenge lies in execution of allocated spending. Several ministries have consistently struggled to utilize their allocated funds.
4 min read12 Feb 2026'Budget addresses global challenges for business: Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance minister counters opposition leader Rahul Gandhi's charge that budget acknowledges challenges faced by India, but fails to tackle them
3 min read11 Feb 2026Bond yield spike won’t shake PSU banks' fundamentals; core growth remains key, says Anil Rego of Right Horizons PMS
Higher-than-expected government borrowing may keep bond yields firm, impacting banks' treasury portfolios. However, PSU banks are better positioned to handle volatility due to stronger balance sheets and credit growth, cushioning earnings against treasury swings through FY27.
6 min read11 Feb 2026DLF, Godrej Properties to Shobha: Realty stocks rise up to 15% post-Budget 2026. Do you own any of these?
The Union Budget 2026 has boosted realty stocks by up to 15%, with key allocations for affordable housing and infrastructure. Major players like Godrej Properties and Anant Raj report significant gains, reflecting renewed investor confidence in the sector.
3 min read9 Feb 2026Budget provides direction for fast, inclusive growth: Niti Aayog Member
Budget provides direction for fast, inclusive growth: Niti Aayog Member
1 min read7 Feb 2026PFC board approves bringing REC into its fold
While presenting the Budget 2026, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had said the restructuring of PFC and REC is the initial step towards improving the efficiency of public-sector NBFCs.
2 min read6 Feb 2026Lok Sabha adjourned till Monday amid continued protests by Opposition
Lok Sabha faced disruptions over Rahul Gandhi's remarks on a former Army chief's memoir regarding the India-China conflict.
1 min read6 Feb 2026