Union Budget 2026: What gets cheaper, what gets costlier?
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Focussing on the medium term, it has provided incentives where required as part of the reforms process
Sensex, Nifty, Share Price Highlights: Benchmark indices were trading in sharply negative territory after the Budget proposed taxing buyback for all types of shareholders as capital gains, and the securities transaction tax on futures was raised to 0.05% from present 0.02%. STT on options premium and exercise of options are both proposed to be raised to 0.15% from the present rate of 0.1% and 0.125%, respectively.
Discover the key highlights and takeaways from the 2026 Union Budget, focusing on economic growth, infrastructure, and tax reforms
Зустріч знову відбудеться в Абу-Дабі.
Міша Кацурін приготував цей десерт зі своїми дітьми.
It was unclear why the latest round of negotiations, which had been expected on Sunday, were postponed for several days.
Israël a commencé à rouvrir dimanche le point de passage de Rafah entre l’Egypte et la bande de Gaza, fermé quasiment hermétiquement depuis mai 2024.
Експерти назвали головні плюси цього автомобіля.
El primer ministro Starmer reclama al hijo de Isabel II que testifique ante el Congreso estadounidense
App endured a major outage and user backlash over perceived censorship. Now it’s facing an inquiry by the California governor and an ascendant competitorA little more than one week ago, TikTok stepped on to US shores as a naturalized citizen. Ever since, the video app has been fighting for its life.TikTok’s calamitous emigration began on 22 January when its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, finalized a deal to sell the app to a group of US investors, among them the business software giant Oracle. The app’s time under Chinese ownership had been marked by a meteoric ascent to more than a billio
The Union Budget 2026-27 maintained the status quo on direct tax rates
Plusieurs chefs d’Etat – Donald Trump, Javier Milei, Nayib Bukele, Vladimir Poutine – transgressent en permanence les codes démocratiques par la provocation, l’outrance et le spectacle. Il s’agit là de stratégies mûrement calculées et dangereuses, qui visent à sidérer et à paralyser leurs interlocuteurs, dénonce l’avocat Alain Garay dans une tribune au « Monde ».
Російські піхотні групи діють малими підрозділами.
New initiatives include creating a National Institute of Hospitality, upskilling 10,000 guides at iconic sites, and establishing a National Destination Digital Knowledge Grid.
A Crans-Montana l’ultima gara di Coppa del mondo prima delle Olimpiadi: Giovanni Franzoni non si ripete dopo il superG di Wengen e la discesa di Kitzbühel, Dominik a lungo al comando prima della discesa dello svizzero Von Allmen
E’ morto l’ex corrispondente di Repubblica da Gerusalemme. Aveva lavorato per 30 anni nel nostro giornale, occupandosi soprattutto del mondo arabo e di Israele
A Melbourne si chiude il primo Slam dell’anno
Коли не літають російські "Шахеди" й не падають снаряди, у заповіднику триває життя дикої природи.
Measures to attract foreign investment, including higher PMS limits for NRIs, drew positive response, while market innovations like total return swaps and a market-making framework boosted investor confidence
Sensex, Nifty, Share Price LIVE: Benchmark indices were trading in sharply negative territory after the Budget proposed taxing buyback for all types of shareholders as capital gains, and the securities transaction tax on futures was raised to 0.05% from present 0.02%. STT on options premium and exercise of options are both proposed to be raised to 0.15% from the present rate of 0.1% and 0.125%, respectively.
Customs duty exemption for manufacturing, VGF scheme for sea plane operations
It also proposed that the business income of units from IFSC after the expiry of period of deduction will be taxed at rate of 15 per cent
Depuis la vague de manifestations, qui a fait des milliers de morts, Donald Trump fait planer la menace d’une nouvelle attaque contre la République islamique même si ces dernières heures, les deux ennemis ont semblé privilégier la voie diplomatique.
Industry awaits clarity on eligibility and caps; level-playing field to be ensured for units operating outside the SEZs in the domestic market
Росіяни вже звикли до атак дронів, зростання цін і репресій, але тепер їм доводиться миритися з новою реальністю – життям без мобільного інтернету.
Capex push, biopharma and electronics manufacturing schemes anchor growth strategy
Indonesia joined Malaysia and the Philippines in reversing its restrictions, weeks after it blocked the chatbot because it was used to generate sexually explicit images of real people.
Dans un communiqué publié vendredi, MSF avait affirmé avoir accepté, à titre de mesure « exceptionnelle », de partager une « liste partielle » des noms de membres de son personnel, « sous réserve d’engagements clairs quant à leur sécurité ».
La décision des autorités israéliennes a été prise après le refus de l’ONG internationale de leur fournir la liste détaillée de ses employés palestiniens. MSF a réagi en dénonçant « un prétexte pour empêcher l’aide humanitaire » dans le territoire palestinien.
Woman claims she spent night at Royal Lodge and had tour of Buckingham Palace, says lawyerA second woman has alleged that Jeffrey Epstein sent her to the UK to have a sexual encounter with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, according to her lawyer.The woman has claimed she spent the night at the former prince’s residence Royal Lodge in 2010, her US lawyer, Brad Edwards, told the BBC. The woman, who is not British, was in her 20s at the time, it was reported.In the UK and Ireland, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123, or email jo@samaritans.org or jo@samaritans.ie. In the US, you can call
The economy is forecast to grow 7.4% in the current financial year, with inflation likely to be near 2%. The fiscal deficit for the year is set to be 4.4% of gross domestic product
Iran has announced that it now considers all European Union militaries to be 'terrorist groups'.
A Melbourne si chiude il primo Slam dell’anno
Виконавиця пояснила свій конфуз.
NSE MD Ashish Chauhan said that the increase in STT is unlikely to affect the proposed IPO of the NSE or companies that are already listed
Union Budget 2025 Reactions Live Updates: Find here all the Budget 2026, Market, Political, Industrial reactions at businessline.
India’s latest budget outlines big spending on infrastructure and manufacturing, creating clear winners in pharma and electronics, even as higher derivatives taxes pressure brokers and investors.
A global roundup of some of last week’s events.
2 лютого передбачається дуже холодна погода - до -28 градусів.
By linking tax benefits to serving global customers from India, the policy seeks to turn the country into an export hub for cloud computing
Funds support broadcasting infrastructure, AIR digitalisation and DTH upgrades
Sensex, Nifty, Share Price LIVE: Benchmark indices were trading in sharply negative territory after the Budget proposed taxing buyback for all types of shareholders as capital gains, and the securities transaction tax on futures was raised to 0.05% from present 0.02%. STT on options premium and exercise of options are both proposed to be raised to 0.15% from the present rate of 0.1% and 0.125%, respectively.
Approximately 20,000 Palestinians expected to leave territory for urgent medical care abroadPreparations to reopen Gaza’s main border crossing into Rafah began on Sunday though it was uncertain if any Palestinians would pass through it before the day’s end, officials have said.Before the war, the Rafah border crossing with Egypt was the only direct exit point for most Palestinians in Gaza to reach the outside world as well as a key entry point for aid. It has been largely shut since May 2024. Continue reading...
Israel says residents will be allowed to cross on foot only, with a reported 20,000 Palestinians waiting to leave for medical carePreparations to reopen Gaza’s main border crossing into Rafah have begun, though it is uncertain if any Palestinians will pass through it before the day’s end, officials have said.Before the war, the Rafah crossing with Egypt was the only direct exit point for most Palestinians in Gaza to reach the outside world as well as a key entry point for aid. It has been largely shut since May 2024. Continue reading...
Agency says Gaza residents travelling on foot only will be allowed through border point when it reopens on MondayGaza’s main border crossing in Rafah will reopen for Palestinians on Monday, Israel has said, with preparations under way at the war-ravaged territory’s gateway, which has been mostly closed for almost two years.Before the war, the Rafah crossing with Egypt was the only direct exit point for most Palestinians in Gaza to reach the outside world as well as a key entry point for aid. It has been largely shut since May 2024. Continue reading...
Officials say Gaza residents travelling on foot only will be allowed through border point, which was shut in May 2024Gaza’s main border crossing in Rafah will reopen for Palestinians on Monday, Israel has said, with preparations under way at the war-ravaged territory’s gateway, which has been mostly closed for almost two years.Before the war, the Rafah crossing with Egypt was the only direct exit point for most Palestinians in Gaza to reach the outside world as well as a key entry point for aid. It has been largely shut since May 2024. Continue reading...
Лютнева повня має красиву назву - Сніжний Місяць.
PM Keir Starmer says Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should testify before US Congress about his past dealings with Epstein.
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