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Budget proposes Rs 10,000 cr investment in biopharma over next 5 years

Budget proposes Rs 10,000 cr investment in biopharma over next 5 years

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed Rs 10,000 crore investment in the biopharma sector over the next five years, a move which would give a boost to the country's pharmaceuticals industry.

Why The Markets Fell After 12.10 PM

Why The Markets Fell After 12.10 PM

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Ambareesh Baliga's quick take on the markets after the increase in STT on futures and options trading...

Revised ITR deadline extended with penalty in Budget 2026

Revised ITR deadline extended with penalty in Budget 2026

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The FM proposed a rule-based automated process for small taxpayers in FY27 Budget.

The Fall of India's Development Ambitions

The Fall of India's Development Ambitions

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Like the realisation on the failure of development, we have also internalised the failure on democracy, argues Aakar Patel.

STT on futures hiked, share buyback taxed as capital gains

STT on futures hiked, share buyback taxed as capital gains

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The FM also said the government has proposed a joint panel of Corporate Affairs Ministry and CBDT for incorporation of income computation and disclosure standards.

Govt proposes to lower debt-to-GDP ratio to 55.6%

Govt proposes to lower debt-to-GDP ratio to 55.6%

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The government has proposed to lower debt-to-GDP ratio to 55.6 per cent in FY27, from 56.1 per cent in the current fiscal year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday.

Govt proposes to lower debt-to-GDP ratio to 55.6%

Govt proposes to lower debt-to-GDP ratio to 55.6%

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The government has proposed to lower debt-to-GDP ratio to 55.6 per cent in FY27, from 56.1 per cent in the current fiscal year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday.

Overseas residents eligible to invest in Indian equities

Overseas residents eligible to invest in Indian equities

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said individual persons residing outside India (PROI) will be permitted equity investments in listed Indian companies through a portfolio investment scheme.

India vs New Zealand T20s: Suryakumar reveals how he got back among the runs!

India vs New Zealand T20s: Suryakumar reveals how he got back among the runs!

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India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav said a short break after the South Africa series last year and a conscious change in his batting approach helped him rediscover his touch.

Outlay on electronics manufacturing hiked to Rs 40,000 crore

Outlay on electronics manufacturing hiked to Rs 40,000 crore

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed to increase the outlay on electronics manufacturing to Rs 40,000 crore in the 2026-27 fiscal year.

India vs New Zealand 5th T20: 'Out of luck': Shashi Tharoor backs struggling Sanju Samson

India vs New Zealand 5th T20: 'Out of luck': Shashi Tharoor backs struggling Sanju Samson

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Sanju Samson tallied just 46 runs in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand.

Govt raises FY27 capex target to Rs 12.12 lakh cr

Govt raises FY27 capex target to Rs 12.12 lakh cr

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The government also proposes to set up risk guarantee fund for infrastructure sector, she added.

Bayern Munich held by Hamburg; Barcelona win at Elche; Napoli edge Fiorentina

Bayern Munich held by Hamburg; Barcelona win at Elche; Napoli edge Fiorentina

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Harry Kane scored his 36th goal of the season but Bayern Munich let a second-half lead slip to draw 2-2 with Hamburg SV.

Budget 2026: Reform Express is on its way, says Nirmala

Budget 2026: Reform Express is on its way, says Nirmala

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Various reforms, including GST, labour codes, and quality control order, have been rolled out since August 15.

Nirmala Sitharaman creates history with 9th consecutive Budget

Nirmala Sitharaman creates history with 9th consecutive Budget

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday makes history as she presents a record ninth consecutive Budget that is expected to unveil measures to sustain growth momentum, maintain fiscal discipline, and contain reforms that could buffer the economy from global trade frictions, including US tariffs.

Budget 2026: Prez Murmu offers 'Dahi-Cheeni' to Sitharaman

Budget 2026: Prez Murmu offers 'Dahi-Cheeni' to Sitharaman

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Sitharaman continues with the tradition she set in 2019, carrying the budget speech in a 'bahi-khata', which she used after dropping the briefcase tradition.

Cabinet approves Union Budget 2026-27

Cabinet approves Union Budget 2026-27

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The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday approved the Union Budget 2026-27.

Shweta Tripathi Goes To The Maldives

Shweta Tripathi Goes To The Maldives

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'Baby Battatu in the deep blue sea.'

15 Pakistani soldiers, 92 militants killed in Balochistan

15 Pakistani soldiers, 92 militants killed in Balochistan

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Violence has surged in Balochistan in recent years, with the number of fatalities in the province rising from 787 to 956 last year.

Gold, silver futures plummet 9% to hit lower circuit

Gold, silver futures plummet 9% to hit lower circuit

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Gold and silver prices plunged up to 9 per cent in futures trade on Sunday, hitting their lower circuit levels ahead of the Union Budget for 2026-27, as investors extended profit booking after the recent record-breaking rally.