Archive · 2 Feb 2026

India's 2026 Budget Boosts Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Infrastructure

India's 2026 Budget Boosts Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Infrastructure

India's Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, presented the 2026 Budget with big plans to make India stronger and more self-reliant.

Foreigners can now buy Indian stocks directly, and they can own more shares in Indian companies.

This is to attract more money from around the world.

The government also plans to set up special paths for rare earth minerals in four states to make India less dependent on China.

Additionally, there will be a big investment in making medicines from living things and a new focus on making computer chips in India.

The budget also includes plans for new high-speed train routes to connect big cities and make travel faster.

There are also new plans to support farmers, fishermen, and small businesses.

The budget aims to make India's markets stronger and support important industries.

Union Minister L Murugan said these measures will help India grow and become more self-reliant.

The budget also includes new tax rules and incentives for different sectors, aiming to make India a better place for business and investment.

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ndtv.com · 1 Feb 2026

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rediff.com · 1 Feb 2026

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financialexpress.com · 1 Feb 2026

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ndtv.com · 1 Feb 2026

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indianexpress.com · 1 Feb 2026

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opindia.com · 1 Feb 2026

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rediff.com · 2 Feb 2026

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ndtv.com · 2 Feb 2026

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thestatesman.com · 1 Feb 2026

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thehindubusinessline.com · 1 Feb 2026

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livemint.com · 1 Feb 2026

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cnbctv18.com · 1 Feb 2026

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rediff.com · 1 Feb 2026

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livemint.com · 1 Feb 2026

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thestatesman.com · 1 Feb 2026

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financialexpress.com · 2 Feb 2026

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thehansindia.com · 2 Feb 2026

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thestatesman.com · 2 Feb 2026

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thehansindia.com · 2 Feb 2026

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telegraphindia.com · 2 Feb 2026

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thehansindia.com · 2 Feb 2026

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thehansindia.com · 2 Feb 2026

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telegraphindia.com · 2 Feb 2026

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telegraphindia.com · 2 Feb 2026

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thehansindia.com · 2 Feb 2026

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telegraphindia.com · 2 Feb 2026

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telegraphindia.com · 2 Feb 2026

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telegraphindia.com · 2 Feb 2026

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telegraphindia.com · 2 Feb 2026

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telegraphindia.com · 2 Feb 2026

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thehansindia.com · 2 Feb 2026

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thehansindia.com · 2 Feb 2026

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thehansindia.com · 2 Feb 2026

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news18.com · 2 Feb 2026

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thehansindia.com · 2 Feb 2026

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thehansindia.com · 2 Feb 2026

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rediff.com · 2 Feb 2026

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telegraphindia.com · 2 Feb 2026

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