Tag: Budget 2026
-
Budget 2026: India Raises Defence Spend by 15.3% to Rs 7.84 Lakh Crore Amid Security Push
Overview: A Sustained Defence Push in Budget 2026 India’s defence budget for the financial year 2026-27 (FY27) climbs to Rs 7.84 lakh crore, marking a 15.3% increase from the previous year. The surge comes as New Delhi signals a decisive shift toward self-reliance, domestic defence production, and enhanced military readiness in a security environment shaped…
-
Budget 2026: India boosts defence spend to ₹7.84 lakh crore amid regional tensions
Overview: Defence budget rises to a new high India’s defence budget for FY27 has surged by 15.3% to ₹7.84 lakh crore, reflecting a sustained push toward self-reliance and domestic production. The substantial increase comes after a year marked by heightened regional tensions and military engagements, including Operation Sindoor, which underscored the need for modernisation and…
-
Budget 2026: What gets cheaper and costlier for India’s aam aadmi
Budget 2026 at a glance: A quick read for the aam aadmi On a lazy Sunday afternoon, millions of Indians will be keenly calculating the impact of Budget 2026 on their wallets. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented her ninth Budget, focused on reviving growth while guiding households through a shifting inflationary landscape. The big…
-
Budget 2026: What Gets Cheaper and Costlier for India’s aam aadmi
Budget 2026: A Quick Snapshot for the Aam Aadmi As the nation woke up to Budget 2026, the question on every household’s lips was simple: what will get cheaper, and what will cost more this year? Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth Budget aims to recalibrate taxes, subsidies, and public spending to spur growth while protecting…
-
Budget Session 2026 Day 1 Highlights: President Murmu Addresses Parliament as Session Opens
Opening Day Sets the Tone for Budget Session 2026 The Budget Session 2026 began with a formal and ceremonial start as President Droupadi Murmu addressed a joint session of Parliament, marking the transition into another crucial phase of India’s legislative calendar. The address, followed by the customary transition to business, outlined the government’s priorities and…
-
Day 1 Highlights: Budget Session 2026 Opens with President’s Address
Opening Day Sets the Tone for Budget Session 2026 The Budget Session 2026 in India began with the President’s address to a joint session of Parliament, marking the formal start of what is expected to be a busy legislative calendar. Lawmakers gathered as the session opened in a ceremonial atmosphere, with Members of Parliament preparing…
-
Singapore’s Budget 2026: PM Wong Signals Focus on Cost of Living, Jobs, and Pathways for Growth
Singapore’s Budget 2026 aims to ease the cost of living and strengthen employment prospects Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has signaled that Budget 2026 will prioritise immediate relief for the cost of living while charting a longer-term plan to boost employment opportunities and wage growth. In a video released on Tuesday, January 27, PM Wong noted…
-
Budget 2026: PM Wong Signals Focus on Cost of Living and Jobs
Overview: Budget 2026 aims to tackle cost of living and employment Singapore is preparing for Budget 2026 with a clear mandate from Prime Minister Lawrence Wong: address the everyday concerns of Singaporeans. In a recent video message, PM Wong emphasized that the upcoming budget will respond to issues that affect households and workers, including cost…
-
Singapore’s Budget 2026: Easing Cost of Living and Boosting Jobs
Singapore’s Budget 2026: A promise to address cost of living and employment Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has signaled that Budget 2026 will place a strong emphasis on two of the most pressing concerns for residents: the cost of living and employment opportunities. In a January 27 video address, PM Wong highlighted that the government…
-
Income Tax 2026 Expectations Highlights: Will FM Sitharaman give another boost to taxpayers in Budget 2026?
Overview: What to expect from Budget 2026 on income tax As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget 2026 on February 1, Indian taxpayers are keenly watching for any relief measures in the income tax regime. The budget, which outlines the government’s fiscal priorities for the year ahead, often sets the tone…