New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) The FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), an apex body of businesswomen, on Sunday welcomed the Union Budget 2026, and called it a women-centric and MSME-led growth agenda.The Budget was presented by the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament.Poonam Sharma, President of FLO, said that the Budget sends a clear and confident signal of continuity, credibility, and conviction.“It balances fiscal discipline with inclusive growth, and places women, MSMEs, and …
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Jaipur, Feb 1 (IANS) Reacting to the Union Budget, Rajasthan BJP chief Madan Rathore said that the budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is a concrete, visionary roadmap towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s goal of “Developed India @2047.” He described the budget as a historic step towards making India self-reliant, empowered, and a global leader.Rathore said the budget prioritises the true spirit of nation-building over populist announcements and adopts a holisti…
Bengaluru, Feb 1 (IANS) Karnataka Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka said on Sunday that the Union Budget 2026-27 is another significant step towards a developed India, and stressed that the Bengaluru-Hyderabad high-speed rail route will further strengthen Bengaluru’s position as a key economic hub of South India. “The announcement of seven high-speed rail corridors in the budget will inject fresh momentum into economic activity by rapidly connecting major cities across the country. The Bengal…
Amaravati, Feb 1 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has welcomed the Union Budget, terming it ‘well-balanced’ and ‘forward-looking’. He said that the Budget 2026-27, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament, reflects the aspirations of people for a fast-growing economy.Chandrababu Naidu, whose Telugu Desam Party (TDP) is a key partner in the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre, congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Min…
Nagpur, Feb 1 (IANS) Reacting to the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) President B.C. Bhartia said that this Budget has been prepared with a fresh economic perspective, moving away from traditional populist approaches. Speaking in Nagpur to IANS, Bhartia said that instead of merely trying to please specific sections of society, the Budget focuses on strengthening the nation as a whole by reinforcing India’s economy….
Chandigarh, Feb 1 (IANS) BJP Punjab President Sunil Jakhar on Sunday said the Union Budget is focused on the poor, labourers, farmers, women, youth, and backward classes, and will prove to be a milestone in fulfilling the resolve of making India a developed nation by 2047.While responding to the Budget, Jakhar said, “It is inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policy of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas.”He said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasised that every section of society is ta…
Guwahati, Feb 1 (IANS) The North East India Regional Council of the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has welcomed the Union Budget 2026-27, stating that it places strong emphasis on advancing tourism, green mobility and accelerated development of the Northeastern Region. The ICC expressed appreciation for the budget presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament, describing it as growth-oriented, inclusive and forward-looking. The budget is well-positioned to encourage …
Amaravati, Feb 1 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh’s Minister for Information Technology and Electronics, Nara Lokesh, has hailed the Union Budget, saying Andhra Pradesh will gain significantly from it.Lokesh thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for a well-balanced Union Budget that, he said, is firmly aligned with India’s rapid growth and long-term aspirations. “Andhra Pradesh stands to gain significantly – from the Critical Minerals Corridor and high-speed rai…
Chennai, Feb 1 (IANS) Industry leaders in Tamil Nadu have welcomed the Union Budget 2026, describing it as growth-oriented, forward-looking and supportive of manufacturing, MSMEs and long-term industrial development. Senior office-bearers of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) shared their assessment while addressing the media at a post-Budget press conference held at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai, on Sunday.Speaking after the Budget presentation, Deputy Chairman of CII Southern Region Ravicha…
Mumbai, Feb 1 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has congratulated Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on presenting her ninth budget, aimed at making India self-reliant and developed. He stated that the budget provides significant strength to Mumbai and Maharashtra — the growth engines of the country — by boosting the holistic development of smaller cities, enhancing infrastructure, and providing massive incentives to Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Thi…