In her budget speech, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that companies providing data centre services to their own group firms from India will get tax certainty
The Union Budget emphasises tourism for job creation, eco-tourism, and heritage conservation, proposing to upskill guides and develop adventure trails.
PM Modi said the budget is the foundation for India’s journey towards a Viksit Bharat by 2047, and will give India’s reform express new energy and new momentum
India Budget 2026 reactions highlights: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor says this year's Budget had “nothing for the middle classmiddle class and the lower middle class" and that “there was nothing there for the states”.
India's 2026 budget focuses on sustainable growth, enhancing productivity, and supporting Mumbai's development with key initiatives for infrastructure and inclusivity.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah heralded the new budget as a transformative step for India's global investment appeal, emphasizing growth across diverse sectors.