Union Budget 2026 Focuses on Green Infrastructure, Middle-Class Tax Relief & Tech Subsidies
Finance Minister outlines a roadmap for a resilient digital economy and zero-carbon infrastructure goals.
Opposition Leaders Stage Walkout Over Agri Allocations
Prominent leaders from opposition parties staged a brief protest and walked out of the lower house, stating that rural employment incentives in the budget are insufficient.
Automotive Shares Jump up to 6% on EV Tax Exemption Extensions
Shares of key electric vehicle manufacturers and lithium-ion cell developers surged rapidly following announcements of zero customs duty extensions on critical materials.
Stock Indices Refresh Lifetimes Highs: Nifty Touches 24,400
Strong institutional inflows and high retail investor enthusiasm push the benchmark index past previous resistance levels, backed by IT infrastructure buying.
National AI Mission Allocated ₹50,000 Crores
The Union Cabinet approves immediate capital disbursement. The funds will support academic supercomputing grids and start-up grants for localized NLP models in Indian languages.
