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Opposition, TDP urge Centre to brief Parliament on FTAs, foreign policy stance
At an all‑party meet, leaders seek debates on India’s recent trade pacts, foreign policy concerns, and Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls
New PF Withdrawal Guidelines Explained: What EPFO Members Should Know
EPFO has simplified PF withdrawal rules to help members access their savings more easily.
Budget 2026 date: From income tax cuts to more, here’s when Nirmala Sitharaman will announce key measures
Budget 2026 date: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2026-27 on February 1, a Sunday, marking her ninth budget. Stock exchanges BSE and NSE will remain open for trading on this day. The Budget session of Parliament is set to commence on January 28, 2026, following the President's address.
Budget 2026: Anticipating a shift from attracting foreign investors to retaining them
India's foreign investment landscape has seen net outflows recently, despite strong market returns. To counter this, Budget 2026 is urged to offer competitive tax rates on long-term investments for both FPIs and FDIs. Lowering taxes on capital gains and dividends, along with making debt markets more attractive, could stabilize inflows and boost reserves.
India, EU Conclude Long-Pending Free Trade Agreement Talks, Implementation Likely By 2027
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal confirmed on Monday that the deal has been finalised and will be formally announced during the summit scheduled for January 27
Poll-bound states spent carefully while cutting debt
Amidst political criticism of Opposition-ruled States being fiscally irresponsible, data from RBI study of State budgets suggest otherwise
Finance Ministry To Hold Halwa Ceremony Tomorrow, Signalling Final Stage of Budget Preparation
The halwa ceremony itself carries both symbolic and administrative significance
Budget 2026: How to power Make in India’s next phase
Inside Sitharaman’s Budget 2026-27 war room: Check who all are part of finance minister's crew
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is preparing to present the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1. She is working with a team of experienced officials. Anuradha Thakur, Arvind Shrivastava, Vumlunmang Vualnam, M Nagaraju, Arunish Chawla, K Moses Chalai, and V Anantha Nageswaran are key figures. Their roles cover economic affairs, revenue, expenditure, financial services, disinvestment, public enterprises, and economic advice.
Budget 2026 Expectations LIVE: Will Sitharaman's Union Budget Give Income Tax Relief To Taxpayers?
Nirmala Sitharaman will present Union Budget 2026 on February 1 amid global economic challenges, with focus on tax relief, MSMEs, green energy, & India USA trade deal negotiations
Budget 2026: From experiments to scale, space industry wishlist
In the Union Budget 2026, founders and investors seek procurement mandates and critical infrastructure status. They advocate for regulatory speed and mission-linked risk-sharing to foster a sustainable and globally competitive ecosystem.
India cracks down on ‘privacy cryptos’, flags money laundering risks
India is taking a strong stance against privacy cryptocurrencies. The Financial Intelligence Unit has directed crypto exchanges to stop dealing in these virtual assets. This move aims to curb money laundering and mask transaction trails. Privacy coins like Monero and Zcash use advanced cryptography to hide user identities and transaction details. This directive could significantly impact trading on recognized platforms.
NITI Aayog suggests setting up of national agency to implement green transition for MSMEs
NITI Aayog recommends a national project management agency for MSMEs’ green energy transition, aiming for net zero by 2070, with sector-specific roadmaps for cement and aluminium industries.
Local audit push: CAG flags capacity gaps, calls for stronger PAIs and tech-led audits
India's top auditor has urged strengthening local government audit bodies to boost transparency and quality at the grassroots. A national workshop highlighted challenges and best practices, focusing on improving audit frameworks, technology adoption, and capacity building for local fund audit directors. The aim is to ensure better oversight and public fund utilization.
Homebuyers' body FPCE seeks interest subsidy on home loans to boost demand for affordable housing
Homebuyers' body FPCE has demanded that the government in the upcoming Budget provide interest subsidy on home loans to people purchasing affordable and mid-income housing.
Budget 2026: New Tax Regime May Get Home Loan, Health Insurance Deductions
Budget 2026 may bring middle-class relief as experts urge adding home loan interest and Section 80D health insurance deductions to the new tax regime
Assam positions youth workforce for AI era at world economic forum
Assam is taking steps to future-proof its workforce as automation and artificial intelligence begin to reshape jobs and industries, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday, 20th January. The state is focusing on skill development that aligns closely with emerging technologies, while leveraging its relatively young population. Speaking on the second day of the [...] The post Assam positions youth workforce for AI era at world economic forum appeared first on HR Katha .
Govt approves equity support of ₹5,000 cr to SIDBI
The government approved ₹5,000 crore equity support for SIDBI, aiming to boost MSME credit, add 25.74 lakh new beneficiaries, and generate 1.12 crore jobs by 2027-28.
Plan to intensify mineral exploration with focus on critical and strategic minerals in next 5 years: Mines Secretary
Mines Secretary Piyush Goyal said the Geological Survey of India (GSI) has been asked to increase the number of exploration projects with at least 300 of them dealing with strategic or critical minerals.
Centre opens consultation on draft National Electricity Policy
The draft policy holds that India’s power sector would require about ₹50 lakh crore by 2032 and ₹200 lakh crore by 2047 for expanding generation capacity, transmission and distribution