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The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision to keep policy rates unchanged at its latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting was largely in line with market expectations. Economists believe the RBI is entering a phase of extended policy pause, with liquidity management taking centre stage as inflation uncertainties rise and growth remains resilient.

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The Reserve Bank of India’s three-day Monetary Policy Committee meeting began on Wednesday, February 4, with markets widely expecting the repo rate to remain unchanged. The policy outcome due on Friday will be watched closely for cues on liquidity management and the RBI’s outlook on inflation and growth.

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Budget 2026 has raised support for the textile sector, with higher allocation for the Ministry of Textiles and a renewed focus on the Cotton Mission and technology upgrades. The government aims to improve productivity, stabilise raw material supply and support exporters facing tariff pressure through schemes such as ATUFS, technical textile incentives and new textile parks.

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The report predicts that capital expenditure (capex) growth together with ongoing services sector expansion and stronger artificial intelligence (AI) development will drive earnings in FY27, which will start to slow down fiscal consolidation efforts.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the Union Budget 2026-27 historic, saying it reflects the aspirations of 140 crore Indians and sets a clear roadmap for Viksit Bharat by 2047. He said the Budget boosts reforms, strengthens Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, supports MSMEs and youth, and reinforces India’s push to become the world’s third-largest economy.

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Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran&nbsp;stressed the importance of infrastructure development, deregulation, ease of doing business, and process reforms to lower the Incremental Capital Output Ratio (ICOR).

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The Economic Survey 2026 says Swadeshi is inevitable as global export controls, technology curbs and trade barriers end the era of naive globalisation. It calls for disciplined self-reliance to reduce external vulnerabilities while strengthening competitiveness and long-term economic resilience.

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The Union Cabinet has approved a Rs 5,000 crore phased equity infusion into SIDBI to strengthen its capital base and expand credit flow to MSMEs. The move is expected to add nearly 25.74 lakh new MSME beneficiaries and generate an estimated 1.12 crore jobs by 2027–28.

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The Union Budget 2026-27 will be presented in Parliament on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 11 am, marking the first time a full Budget will be tabled on a Sunday since the practice of advancing Budget Day to February 1 began in 2017. To be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha, the Budget will outline the government’s revenue, expenditure and policy priorities for the financial year starting April 1, 2026.

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The IMF has raised India’s 2025 growth forecast to 7.3 per cent, citing stronger-than-expected performance in the second half of the year and solid momentum heading into the new fiscal cycle. While growth is expected to moderate to 6.4 per cent in 2026 and 2027, India remains one of the fastest-growing major economies globally. Stable inflation, strong domestic demand and sustained public investment underpin the outlook, even as global risks and uncertainty around AI-led productivity gains persist.

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The total exports, along with the smartphone shipments, accounted for nearly two-thirds of the weight of about $30 billion, and the government’s production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme was the main reason for this success.

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The data compiled by the HDFC Mutual Fund Yearbook 2026 said household wealth increased by nearly Rs 117 lakh crore, or about $1.3 trillion, during the calendar year, creating a strong spending buffer for families.

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Industry stakeholders have urged the government to prioritise domestic manufacturing, MSME support and infrastructure development in the Union Budget 2026–27, according to an ASSOCHAM pre-Budget survey. While 55 per cent of respondents remain optimistic about business prospects, concerns persist around compliance burden, delayed payments to MSMEs and uneven impact of existing schemes. Industry wants execution-focused reforms, easier access to long-term capital, tax simplification and stronger support for digital and AI-led growth to unlock the next phase of economic expansion.

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On July 24, 1991, Dr. Manmohan Singh, then finance minister, presented a historic budget that kickstarted the growth engine of the Indian economy, marking the beginning of liberalisation. Since then, India has never looked back.

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Crisil Ratings has said the ongoing crisis in Venezuela is unlikely to have any material impact on India or Indian companies. Venezuela accounts for just 1.5 per cent of global crude supply and less than 0.25 per cent of India’s total imports. With oil prices stable and trade exposure limited, Indian corporate credit profiles are expected to remain unaffected, though developments will continue to be monitored.

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Consumer staple companies could see demand improve from the fourth quarter of FY26 as trade conditions stabilise and government measures begin to show results, according to Motilal Oswal. The recovery is expected to be supported by resilient rural demand, improving urban sentiment and seasonal factors.

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Parliament has cleared the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, raising the FDI limit in insurance to 100 per cent and easing entry norms for foreign reinsurers. The reforms aim to improve capital access, strengthen solvency and boost competition, though near-term profitability pressures are likely to persist.

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Union Budget 2026: As India prepares for Union Budget 2026, these 10 lesser-known facts highlight how the country’s most important economic document has evolved over time. From colonial beginnings to digital delivery, the Budget reflects changing priorities, governance styles and institutional reforms that continue to shape India’s financial future.

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Following the Union Budget 2025–26 announcement, the Finance Ministry has prepared a three-year PPP project pipeline covering 852 projects from central ministries and states, with an estimated cost of over Rs 17 lakh crore. The roadmap aims to provide early visibility of infrastructure opportunities and strengthen private sector participation.

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India’s insurance sector is set for a steady Q3 FY26, backed by GST-led demand recovery across life, general and health insurance. While premium growth is likely to strengthen, higher commissions and tax-related costs may continue to pressure margins, keeping profitability in check.

India’s insurance sector set for steady Q3 as GST changes aid demand

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The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) decision to keep policy rates unchanged at its latest Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting was largely in line with market expectations. Economists believe the RBI is entering a phase of extended policy pause, with liquidity management taking centre stage as inflation uncertainties rise and growth remains resilient.

The Reserve Bank of India’s three-day Monetary Policy Committee meeting began on Wednesday, February 4, with markets widely expecting the repo rate to remain unchanged. The policy outcome due on Friday will be watched closely for cues on liquidity management and the RBI’s outlook on inflation and growth.

Budget 2026 has raised support for the textile sector, with higher allocation for the Ministry of Textiles and a renewed focus on the Cotton Mission and technology upgrades. The government aims to improve productivity, stabilise raw material supply and support exporters facing tariff pressure through schemes such as ATUFS, technical textile incentives and new textile parks.

The report predicts that capital expenditure (capex) growth together with ongoing services sector expansion and stronger artificial intelligence (AI) development will drive earnings in FY27, which will start to slow down fiscal consolidation efforts.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the Union Budget 2026-27 historic, saying it reflects the aspirations of 140 crore Indians and sets a clear roadmap for Viksit Bharat by 2047. He said the Budget boosts reforms, strengthens Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, supports MSMEs and youth, and reinforces India’s push to become the world’s third-largest economy.

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