Electronics industry hails continued focus on manufacturing, chips
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Industry on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026–27 for adopting a steady and largely inclusive approach, reinforcing India’s manufacturing and technology ecosystem through policy continuity, scale, and targeted reforms. The sustained focus on electronics manufacturing, the launch of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0, and the significant expansion of the Electronics […]
FM Sitharaman fails to address economic instability: Shiv Sena UBT
Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Shiv Sena Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday criticised the Finance Minister for failing to address the economic instability affecting the common citizen. He argued that while Maharashtra remains the largest contributor to the national treasury, the state was once again ignored in terms of significant infrastructure or […]
Budget 2026 boosts confidence in India’s growth story: Industry
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The Union Budget 2026–27 presents a strong and credible roadmap to enhance India’s competitiveness through fiscal discipline, structural reforms and targeted measures aimed at boosting private investment, industry representatives said on Sunday. Speaking to IANS, CII Punjab Chairman Amin Jain said the Budget includes several key announcements for the textile […]
Northeast CMs hail Union Budget as visionary roadmap towards ‘Viksit Bharat’
Agartala/Guwahati, Feb 1 (IANS) Chief Ministers and several ministers from the Northeastern states on Sunday hailed the Union Budget 2026-27, describing it as a visionary blueprint that will guide India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat by 2047. They said the Budget lays down a clear 25-year roadmap focused on inclusive growth, infrastructure development, employment generation and […]
Budget gives big push to high-value crops for boosting farmers’ incomes
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Budget 2026-27 proposals on Sunday that the government would go in for a big push to high-value crops such as coconut, sandalwood, cocoa, and cashew in the coastal areas to enhance the incomes of farmers. Agar trees in the North East region and […]
NE: Industry players hail Union Budget as catalyst for tourism-led growth and investment
Guwahati, Feb 1 (IANS) Industry experts from the North-East have welcomed the Union Budget 2026–27, noting that its emphasis on services-led growth, tourism infrastructure, connectivity and skill development creates a strong foundation for sustainable regional expansion. Leaders from real estate development and hospitality sectors believe the Budget enhances investor confidence while positioning the North-East as […]
Budget 2026-27 rolls out tax incentives for cooperatives
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced several incentives for primary cooperative societies in the Budget proposals for 2026-27 presented in the Parliament on Sunday. These include allowing a deduction to primary cooperative societies for the supply of cattle feed and cotton seed produced by their members, which will result in reducing […]
Cyberabad traffic police apprehend 340 for drunk driving
Hyderabad, Feb.1 (RAHNUMA): Cyberabad Traffic Police (CTP) has conducted a special drunk driving enforcement drive over the weekend, resulting in the apprehension of 340 offenders. The total cases booked 275 two wheelers, 14 three wheelers, 48 four wheelers and three heavy Vehicles. Based on the Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) levels, 273 offenders had BAC levels […]
FTCCI welcomes Union Budget 2026–27 as Progressive and Stability-Focused
Hyderabad, Feb.1 (RAHNUMA): The Federation of Telangana Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FTCCI) has termed the Union Budget 2026–27 as progressive and a continuity-driven Budget with no major surprises. Reacting to the Union Budget presented in Parliament on Sunday morning, Ravi Kumar, President, FTCCI, in the presence of industry veterans, said the Budget reflects a […]
Central Budget Betrayed Telangana: CPI State Secretary Koonamneni Sambasiva Rao
Hyderabad, Feb.1 (RAHNUMA): CPI state secretary and the party MLA Koonamneni Sambasiva Rao on Sunday alleged that the central budget had caused great disappointment by failing to make any allocations or announcements regarding the promises made during the state’s bifurcation. He stated that even after 12 years since the formation of the state, the BJP […]
