Gandhinagar, Feb 1 (IANS) The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Gujarat on Sunday said the Union Budget 2026 provides a strong and positive framework for accelerating economic growth, strengthening manufacturing competitiveness and improving ease of living. Following a live budget viewing session held in Gandhinagar, CII Gujarat stated that the budget balances immediate economic stimulus with long-term capacity building, guided by the central theme of ‘Sankalp’ and the three stated prio…
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Jaipur, Feb 1 (IANS) Rajasthan MP Manju Sharma, while welcoming the Union Budget for 2026-27, stated that this is the first budget prepared at the Karyavay Bhawan, symbolising the work culture and sense of duty of the New India. She mentioned that this budget marks a significant step towards realising the vision of a developed India. Sharma highlighted that the three main objectives of this budget are to promote economic growth, fulfil the hopes of the people, and ensure inclusive development fo…
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…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2026-2027 speech on Sunday reflected the Centre’s push to strengthen the fisheries sector and a robust support for animal husbandry in rural and peri-urban areas to spur farm sector growth.India’s fisheries and animal husbandry sectors are vital pillars of rural livelihoods and national food security, contributing significantly to the agricultural GDP and employment.As part of increasing farmers’ income, the Budget includ…
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Government’s startup accelerator platform WaveX on Friday said it has invited applications from startups for participation in the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’ next month.WaveX will facilitate a dedicated Startup Exhibition Programme, enabling selected startups to showcase their AI-driven products and solutions to a diverse national and international audience.According to IT Ministry, startups operating in the AVGC-XR segment and working on AI-driven products will …
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IANS) The government has released a Concept Note proposing amendments to the Designs Act, 2000, to modernise India’s design protection framework and align it with international best practices, an official statement said on Thursday.The Concept Note released by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) proposed India’s accession to the Riyadh Design Law Treaty (DLT) and the Hague Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Industrial Designs…
Jaipur, Jan 29 (IANS) The Rajasthan government has introduced a new Aerospace and Defence Policy, aiming to develop the state as a major hub for aerospace and defence manufacturing. The policy announced on Wednesday, is expected to boost investment, generate employment, and accelerate industrial development across the state.Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, the state government is pursuing a multi-dimensional development strategy for a developed Rajasthan.Along with agric…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) By boosting bilateral trade and economic ties, the India-EU trade deal supports job creation, MSME growth in tech, and overall confidence for investors in India’s services sector, IT industry’s apex body Nasscom said on Tuesday.The FTA includes dedicated SME chapters with contact points and digital platforms. Given the geopolitical challenges, the FTA diversifies markets for Indian IT exporters, providing a hedge against global trade uncertainties, said Nasscom “It s…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The Union Budgets under Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the last 11 years have become a vehicle of transformation and policy reforms, ensuring ease of doing business for industries, including MSMEs and startups, and more purchasing power for the common people.In the first Union Budget 2014-15 under the PM Modi government, the personal income tax exemption limit was raised from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh (and to Rs 3 lakh for senior citizens). Additionally, the investment l…
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 24 (IANS) As Artificial Intelligence moves rapidly from buzzword to backbone, Kerala is positioning itself to make AI a key driver of governance reform and economic strategy.The State’s emerging approach reflects a deliberate shift from building digital infrastructure to generating measurable public and economic outcomes from advanced technologies.Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said, “Artificial Intelligence has the potential to transform governance and public servic…