Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi has expressed disappointment over the lack of funding for Chabahar Port in India’s new budget. He said that this decision is disappointing for both India and Iran. However, Aragchi’s comments suggest that Iran still wants to work with India and hopes to take the port forward. Not giving budget for…
In the current session of Parliament, the political temperature is continuously increasing due to uproar, no-confidence motion and the role of Rahul Gandhi. Meanwhile, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju even called Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi ‘the most dangerous person for India’s security’ and alleged that his behavior is childish and irresponsible. Rijiju warns…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday (15 February 2026) that his government is emphasizing on strengthening the defense sector. In the budget presented on February 1, India increased its defense budget by 15 percent. PM Modi said that the government stands strongly with the Defense Force and will take every necessary step to make…
The Gujarat government has appointed industrialist and veteran banker Uday Suresh Kotak as the chairman of GIFT City, according to an official resolution issued by the Urban Development and Urban Housing Department and reviewed by news agency ANI. Kotak will be replacing former bureaucrat Hasmukh Adhia, who had been serving as on-Executive Chairman of the…
Sensex Today | Stock Market Live Updates: Stock market fluctuations can be sharp. Investors are keeping an eye on government decisions, tax changes and capex signals. In these live updates, we will know what the market trend may be, which sectors may see movement and at what levels traders need to be cautious. Stay connected…
Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has demanded that the government abolish the Long-Term Capital Gains Tax (LTCG) on equities for individual investors. The demand comes after the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an increase in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on derivatives trading in the Union Budget 2026-2027. Speaking during the Budget discussion in the upper…
Both Houses of Parliament are scheduled to begin discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27 on Monday, which was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 1 February. Last week, the proceedings were marred by adornments amid protests by opposition members in both the Houses. The Lok Sabha passed the Motion of Thanks by a voice…
MP Manoj Tiwari said in the press conference organized regarding the budget that this budget is different from the traditional budget and has been prepared keeping in mind the future needs. He said that earlier people generally used to pay attention only to tax exemption in the budget and every year an attempt was made…
After the change in the tax structure related to derivatives in Budget 2026, the movement in the Futures and Options (F&O) segment had intensified. In particular, the increase in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) increased the trading cost, which was bound to increase the concern of small and active traders. Meanwhile, a discussion had started in…
Budget 2026: The immediate market reaction to Budget 2026 was sharp and emotional with the Indian stock markets cracking around 2% in the special budget session on Sunday, February 1. The increase in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options, the absence of headline tax giveaways, and the pressure on brokerage and exchange stocks…
