Finance

Presenting Budget 2026–27, FM Nirmala Sitharaman unveils a six-point strategy to boost manufacturing, MSMEs, infrastructure and urban growth.

Gig workers across India plan nationwide protests demanding minimum wages, legal recognition and an end to alleged forced labour practices.

Andhra Pradesh plans to become a national cocoa and horticulture hub, with new pricing policies, processing units and farmer-focused initiatives announced at the State Cocoa Conclave.

Amit Shah said the India–EU FTA will allow Assam tea duty-free entry into 27 EU markets, boosting exports and strengthening the state’s tea economy.

Budget 2026 offers selective price relief on essentials while keeping income tax slabs unchanged, bringing a mixed impact for households.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman says structural reforms, fiscal discipline and public investment, guided by Aatmanirbharta, have strengthened India’s economy.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman says India must balance global integration with inclusion as it moves towards Viksit Bharat amid trade and supply challenges.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says Aatmanirbharta-led reforms have driven 7% growth, reduced poverty and improved citizens’ lives.

Real estate stakeholders look to Budget 2026 for reforms in affordable housing, rentals, tax relief and accountability to revive buyer confidence.

The Halwa Ceremony marks the final stage of Union Budget preparation, signalling the start of the confidential lock-in period at North Block.

Gig workers are looking to Budget 2026 for climate-linked income protection, fair credit access and policies that build real-time resilience.

Owning a car brings freedom, convenience, and responsibility. One of the most important responsibilities for every vehicle owner is ensuring that their car is properly insured.

Managing healthcare costs has become a primary concern for families in India. Thus, having health insurance remains an essential financial planning step as medical costs keep rising. To promote a better strategic health planning, the Government of India introduced Section 80D of Income Tax Act, 1961.

If you have ever stared at your SIP amount and wondered, “Is this enough or am I just emotionally investing?” you are not alone. Everyone asks this question at some point.

Fake DigiLocker apps have resurfaced on the Play Store, stealing data and money by exploiting user trust in the official service.

India is likely to enter the upper middle income group by 2030 as per SBI, with per capita GNI projected to touch $4,000.

While life insurance is essentially a protective product, its benefits go beyond mere financial security. Presently, an increasing number of people use life insurance as one avenue for long-term savings in their financial plans to build stability and future wealth, through both traditional and market-linked options.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026 on February 1, with the Budget Session of Parliament beginning on January 28.

Life insurance is generally bought only for the earning member in families when they are planning their finances. In most households, the person who earns a monthly salary is the one who receives all the attention.

That first salary credit feels amazing, doesn’t it? Financial independence at last. But then life throws something at you—medical emergency, family wedding, laptop dying right before a big project.