Budget 2026: FM Sitharaman proposes 5 medical tourism hubs
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced plans to establish five regional hubs for medical tourism and proposed a Rs 10,000-crore allocation for the Biopharma Shakti programme over the next five years. Presenting the Union Budget, she said, “I propose to launch a scheme to support states in establishing five
Union Budget 2026: New Freight Corridor Links East-West for Green Cargo Movement
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a major infrastructure boost in Union Budget 2026 with a new dedicated freight corridor connecting Dankuni in the East to Surat in the West. Environmentally Sustainable Logistics This east-west corridor promotes greener cargo transportation by shifting freight from roads to efficient rail networks, significantly cutting
Union Budget 2026: ₹10,000 Crore Scheme Boosts Container Manufacturing
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a landmark scheme in Union Budget 2026-27 to promote domestic container manufacturing, backed by ₹10,000 crore over five years. This strategic initiative aims to create a globally competitive ecosystem, reducing import reliance and strengthening logistics infrastructure. Building Global Competitiveness The scheme will foster end-to-end manufacturing
Union Budget 2026: Decisive Action Driving Atmanirbharta and Growth
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the government’s proactive approach in her Union Budget 2026 speech, declaring, “Our government has decisively and consistently chosen action over ambivalence.” This commitment underscores transformative governance focused on structural reforms and self-reliance. Structural Reforms and Fiscal Prudence Far-reaching structural reforms have been paired with fiscal
Union Budget 2026: Bold Roadmap for Accelerated Growth in Six Key Areas
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined a comprehensive strategy in her Union Budget 2026-27 speech to accelerate and sustain India’s economic momentum. She proposed targeted interventions across six pivotal areas, positioning the nation for robust manufacturing revival and inclusive prosperity. Scaling Manufacturing in Seven Strategic Sectors A major focus targets scaling
Union Budget 2026: Strategic Rare Earth and Chemical Production Boost
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced dedicated rare earth corridors for four mineral-rich states during her Union Budget 2026 presentation. This forward-looking initiative builds on the rare earth permanent magnets scheme launched in November 2025, targeting Odisha, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu to advance mining, processing, research, and manufacturing. Rare
Budget 2026: Semiconductor Mission 2.0 Powers India’s Tech Self-Reliance
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 during her Union Budget 2026 speech, building on the success of ISM 1.0 that significantly expanded India’s semiconductor sector capabilities. This ambitious upgrade targets equipment production, materials development, full-stack design with indigenous IP, and fortified supply chains.
Budget 2026: Biopharma Shakti Mission Ushers in Affordable Healthcare Revolution
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the transformative potential of biologic medicines during her Union Budget 2026 speech, stating, “Biologic medicines are key to longevity and quality of life at affordable costs.” This visionary initiative positions India as a global biopharma manufacturing powerhouse. ₹10,000 Crore Biopharma Shakti Mission The FM proposed
Union Budget 2026: Expectations Rise as Sitharaman Readies Major Fiscal Blueprint
The Union Budget 2026–27, set to be presented today by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament, has dominated headlines and economic debates across India. The annual fiscal exercise comes at a time of robust economic projections and heightened public expectations for tax relief and growth-oriented allocations. This is the first
Pre-Budget Courtesy Call at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, accompanied by Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary and senior Ministry of Finance officials, met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of the Union Budget 2026 presentation. President Murmu extended her best wishes to the Finance Minister
