Category: India

Lucknow: The Indian Industries Association (IIA) organised a Union Budget 2026–27 viewing and discussion session at the IIA Bhawan, which witnessed the participation of a large number of IIA office-bearers, industrialists, and domain experts. The session focused on analysing the budget’s impact on manufacturing, MSMEs, and overall industrial growth. The Union Budget 2026–27 outlines major initiatives aimed at boosting manufacturing across seven key sectors, along with renewed emphasis on infrastructure development. Key announcements include positioning India as a global pharmaceutical manufacturing hub, allocation of ₹100 billion for biopharma over five…

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New Delhi : The FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO) has welcomed the Union Budget 2026 presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, describing it as a women-centric and MSME-led roadmap for inclusive and sustainable growth. Poonam Sharma, President of FICCI FLO and a leading voice of women entrepreneurs in the country, said the Union Budget 2026 sends a clear and confident message of continuity, credibility, and conviction. She noted that the budget strikes a careful balance between fiscal discipline and inclusive development, placing women, MSMEs, and manufacturing at the heart of…

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Lucknow | The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Northern Region organised a post-Budget interaction session to deliberate on the Union Budget 2026–27, bringing together industry leaders to collectively review the announcements and assess their impact on regional and national economic growth. Addressing the gathering, CII Northern Region Chairperson and Executive Chairperson of the Anand Group, Anjali Singh, said that the Union Budget 2026 presents focused measures for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), strengthening their access to growth capital and enabling sustainable expansion. She added that the India Semiconductor Mission…

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New Delhi | The India AI Impact Summit 2026, set to take place in New Delhi from February 16–20, is shaping up to be one of the largest global AI gatherings to date, reflecting the growing momentum around responsible and impact-driven Artificial Intelligence. The Summit has already received over 35,000 registrations from participants across the globe. Attendees will include government officials, industry leaders, researchers, civil society organisations, and international institutions, all focused on translating AI vision into practical outcomes. Participation is expected from over 100 countries, including 15–20 Heads of…

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New Delhi |  Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush,  Prataprao Jadhav, hailed the 2026 Union Budget as a transformative step for India’s traditional medicine ecosystem, expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Finance Minister  Nirmala Sitharaman for measures that strengthen Ayush across education, research, healthcare delivery, and global engagement. Describing the Budget as “visionary and future-oriented,” Jadhav said it underscores the Government’s commitment to building a holistic, inclusive, and globally competitive healthcare system, with Ayush serving as a key pillar of integrative health. The Finance Minister’s…

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Lucknow: A meeting of the Divisional Industry Bandhu Committee was held on January 30, 2026, under the chairmanship of Vijay Vishwas Pant, Commissioner, Lucknow Division, to review key issues related to industrial infrastructure and enterprise development across the division. During the meeting, the issue of waterlogging in the industrial areas of Amausi, Sarojini Nagar, and Banthra was discussed in detail. Representatives of the C&DS unit of Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam informed the committee that drainage works across areas falling under the Lucknow Municipal Corporation and Lucknow Development Authority are to…

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New Delhi: India is set to significantly expand its high-speed rail network with the development of seven new high-speed rail corridors, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced while presenting the Union Budget 2026–27 in Parliament on Sunday. Describing the proposed corridors as “growth connectors”, the Finance Minister said they will play a crucial role in promoting environmentally sustainable passenger transport, improving regional connectivity and supporting economic expansion across major urban and emerging growth centres. According to the Budget announcement, the seven high-speed rail corridors will connect the following city pairs:…

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New Delhi: The Union Budget 2026–27 has proposed a series of wide-ranging initiatives to strengthen India’s position as a global destination for medical tourism, hospitality, heritage and eco-tourism, while generating large-scale employment and boosting regional economies. Presenting the Budget in Parliament, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman announced a scheme to support States in establishing five Regional Medical Hubs, in partnership with the private sector, to promote India as a leading hub for medical tourism. “These hubs will function as integrated healthcare complexes combining medical, educational and…

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New Delhi: The Union Budget 2026–27 has outlined a comprehensive and inclusive roadmap to fulfil the third Kartavya of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, aimed at ensuring equitable access to resources, amenities and opportunities for every family, community, region and sector. Presenting the Budget in Parliament, Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister  Nirmala Sitharaman said this Kartavya aligns closely with the government’s long-term vision of a Viksit Bharat. The Finance Minister said achieving this goal requires targeted interventions focused on increasing farmers’ income, empowering Divyangjan and vulnerable sections, and accelerating development…

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New Delhi: In a significant boost to India’s information technology sector, the Union Budget 2026–27 has proposed a substantial expansion of the Safe Harbour regime for IT services, enhancing certainty, reducing litigation, and easing compliance for companies operating in the sector. Presenting the Budget in Parliament, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs,  Nirmala Sitharaman, said India has emerged as a global leader in software development services, IT-enabled services, knowledge process outsourcing (KPO), and contract research and development related to software. Recognising the interconnected nature of these segments, the Budget…

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