Union Budget

Markets

DLF, 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 read03:22 PM IST
Focus

Budget provides direction for fast, inclusive growth: Niti Aayog Member

Budget provides direction for fast, inclusive growth: Niti Aayog Member

1 min read7 Feb 2026
Companies

PFC 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 2026
News

Lok 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
Politics

In a first since 2004, Lok Sabha passes Motion of Thanks on President's address without PM's response

The Lok Sabha approved the Motion of Thanks on the President's address, omitting Prime Minister Modi's traditional response due to strong opposition protests.

2 min read5 Feb 2026
Markets

Foreign outflows show currency concerns, not a negative India fundamentals: Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC's Harish Krishnan

With about 60% of top-tier companies' revenue linked to the dollar, a weaker rupee provides a natural hedge and a revenue boost, Harish Krishnan, chief investment officer - Equity at Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC, said.

10 min read3 Feb 2026
Companies

Small budget for a big bottleneck: India's only rare earth producer gets modest capex hike

With China tightening exports and private projects yet to take off, there are concerns over whether India is investing enough in its sole operational rare earth supplier.

5 min read3 Feb 2026
Markets

Markets with Bertie: Don't just do something, stand there

On budget day, Bertie deviated from his usual Sunday routine to analyze the Union budget. After a lackluster speech, he appreciated the budget's credibility and prudent spending, returning home content, despite his wife's curiosity about his succinct feedback.

3 min read3 Feb 2026
Budget

Government unveils support schemes for Divyangjans and sports

The 2026 Union budget proposes Divyangjan Kaushal Yojana for skill development in sectors like IT and hospitality and Divyang Sahara Yojana for timely access to assistive devices, supporting persons with disabilities in India.

4 min read2 Feb 2026
Budget

Budget bets on more monitors to tackle India's pollution crisis

The government has proposed a financial outlay of ₹1,091 crore in the budget for 2026-27 to strengthen monitoring and implementation of pollution control measures across the air, water and noise pollution categories.

5 min read2 Feb 2026