Union Budget 2026

February 20, 2026 12:07 PM

India’s Youth Power Drives AI Transformation at India AI Impact Summit 2026

India has placed its demographic dividend at the centre of its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, with the India AI Impact Summit 2026 highlighting how the country’s youth are shaping a future-ready, inclusive AI ecosystem. The Summit, which commenced on February 16, underscored that with over 65% of India’s population under the age of 35, the country holds one of the world’s largest pools of digitally adaptable young talent. AI demand is accelerating across sectors. Between January 2...

February 2, 2026 11:56 AM

Union Budget 2026 sets strong direction for India’s healthcare ecosystem, say experts

Healthcare experts have welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that its initiatives reflect a strong and forward-looking vision for strengthening India’s healthcare ecosystem. The Union health budget has been increased to ₹1,04,599 crore, marking an 18 per cent rise over the previous year. Ashutosh Raghuvanshi, Managing Director and CEO of Fortis Healthcare, said the Budget sends a clear signal that healthcare is central to India’s growth and resilience. He highlighted the ₹10,000-c...

February 1, 2026 3:52 PM

Union Budget 2026–27: health ministry gets ₹1.06 lakh crore allocation

The Union Budget 2026–27 has accorded significant priority to the health sector, with a substantial increase in allocations for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, reflecting the Government’s continued commitment to strengthening India’s healthcare system and ensuring universal access to quality medical services. Presenting the Union Budget in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an allocation of ₹1,06,530.42 crore for the Ministry of Health and Family Welfar...

January 30, 2026 8:33 PM

Sitharaman to engage with youth from across India after Union Budget 2026–27

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, will interact with around 30 college students from across the country following the presentation of the Union Budget 2026–27. As part of the initiative, the students will witness the live presentation of the Union Budget from the Lok Sabha Gallery on February 1, 2026, giving them a rare opportunity to observe one of the most important Parliamentary proceedings of the year firsthand. The participating students represent div...

January 27, 2026 6:42 PM

Union Budget 2026–27 preparations enter final phase with Halwa ceremony

The final phase of preparations for the Union Budget 2026-27 formally began on Tueday with the traditional Halwa Ceremony held at the Budget Press in North Block, New Delhi. The ceremony was attended by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman and Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary. The Halwa Ceremony symbolises the commencement of the ‘lock-in’ period for officials involved in drafting the Union Budget, during which they remain isolated until the Budg...