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Despite a sharp market sell-off after the Union Budget, brokerages remain bullish on structurally strong sectors like defence, infrastructure, data centres, EVs, and rare earths. Analysts have identified 35 stocks posit…
Read full storyThe article highlights that the upcoming Budget 2026 acknowledges the deep-seated issues affecting India's legacy industrial clusters. While recognizing these problems, the budget reportedly fails to outline a clear, ac…
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Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has hit a 10-month low in Asian trading, marking its longest losing streak since 2018. This decline is attributed to broader market volatility and shifting US monetary policy expecta…
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Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) have reversed their two-quarter selling streak by increasing their stakes in several beaten-down smallcap stocks. This signals renewed confidence in the market despite sharp one-ye…
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Latent View Analytics, an IT services company, reported a 19% year-on-year increase in Q3FY26 profit, leading to an 8% surge in its share price. This was driven by improved margins, new client additions, and rising inst…
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Hero MotoCorp, India's leading two-wheeler manufacturer, reported a 26% jump in its January 2023 dispatches compared to the same period last year. This strong performance was driven by healthy demand for both scooters a…
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The article discusses the role of gold and silver in investment portfolios amid market volatility. Experts recommend a 10-15% allocation to precious metals to avoid deviating from core asset allocation, even as a commod…
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026, outlining the government's economic direction for the fiscal year. Key announcements included significant changes to the income tax structure, notably…
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman created parliamentary history by presenting her ninth consecutive Union Budget for FY2026-27. This achievement solidifies her position among India's longest-serving finance ministers,…
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The Union Budget 2026-27 focuses on transforming India's education system. Key initiatives include a new committee to connect education with jobs, integration of artificial intelligence in learning, boost for medical ed…
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The Union Budget for FY2026-27 is being prepared by a core team of senior bureaucrats led by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This team, including officials like Anuradha Thakur, Arvind Shrivastava, and Arunish Chaw…
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The Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, introduced a significant package targeting rural diversification through initiatives in livestock, fisheries, and high-value agriculture. These measu…
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced India's highest-ever capital expenditure of Rs 12.22 lakh crore for FY27, constituting 4.4% of GDP. This significant investment aims to boost economic growth and infrastruct…
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026, keeping income tax rates and slabs unchanged. The budget introduced measures like extended deadlines for revising returns, staggered filing timelines,…
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Union Budget 2026-27 announced a significant customs duty reduction by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The tariff rate on all dutiable goods imported for personal use has been halved from 20% to 10%. This policy ai…
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India's Union Budget 2026 proposes establishing rare earth corridors in states like Odisha and Kerala. This strategic move aims to reduce import reliance, particularly on China, and foster a robust domestic rare earth e…
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Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, prioritizes durable economic growth by focusing on manufacturing, infrastructure, and MSMEs. It emphasizes fiscal discipline and introduces a new debt-to…
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Union Budget 2026-27 has introduced significant customs duty rationalization measures aimed at boosting India's exports and domestic manufacturing. By removing basic customs duty on capital goods and strategic inputs, a…
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The Union Budget 2026 introduces significant changes impacting taxation and penalties. Penalties for income tax misreporting have been raised to 100% of the tax amount, and non-disclosure of movable assets now attracts…
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced key measures in the Union Budget 2026 aimed at boosting exports and domestic manufacturing. These include duty-free imports for specified inputs in the leather sector and cu…
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026, emphasizing reforms and growth across various sectors. The budget introduced measures for critical areas like farmers, education, MSMEs, and healthcar…
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget for 2026-27, emphasizing a 'reforms over rhetoric' approach for a 'yuva-shakti-driven' Viksit Bharat. She also tabled the 16th Finance Commission report for tax r…
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the Income Tax Act, 2025, will be implemented from April 1, 2026. This new legislation aims to replace the six-decade-old existing law, simplifying tax rules and forms…
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026, outlining a vision focused on the poor and underprivileged. This budget introduces a three-pronged 'Kartavya' framework to guide policy, emphasizing e…
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