04 Feb 2026

The Union Budget has proposed a long-term tax holiday to encourage global investment in India's digital infrastructure ecosystem. The incentive applies to foreign companies offering cloud services globally through data centres located in India, with benefits extending until 2047. Industry experts believe the move will support large-scale data centre development, improve tax certainty for IT and Global Capability Centres, and strengthen India's role in cloud, AI and digital services. The proposal aligns with rising demand for secure and scalable digital infrastructure across sectors.Read more

03 Feb 2026

The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum has welcomed the Union Budget, highlighting its focus on technology-driven reforms, sectoral competitiveness, and trade facilitation to attract global investment. Key measures include support for semiconductors, electronics, healthcare, agriculture, and logistics, as well as banking reforms to enhance capital flow. The Budget introduces a long-term tax holiday for cloud services, customs and tariff rationalisation, and reforms in direct taxation, transfer pricing, and the AI, IT, and data centre ecosystem. Initiatives such as the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 and a INR 40,000 crore PLI scheme demonstrate a commitment to high-technology manufacturing and supply chain development.Read more

03 Feb 2026

The Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights India's strong economic performance under PM Narendra Modi, showing resilience through the pandemic and global instability. The survey projects a 6.8-7.2 per cent growth for FY 2026-27, slightly below the current year's 7.4 per cent, driven by consumption and investment. Policy reforms over recent years have improved the economy's medium-term potential to nearly 7 per cent from 6.5 per cent three years ago. Analysts credit structural measures and strategic policymaking for India's ability to remain the world's fastest-growing major economy despite global uncertainties.Read more

02 Feb 2026

The Union Budget 2026-27 has outlined a renewed urban development strategy that places Tier-II and Tier-III cities, along with major temple towns, at the centre of India's growth agenda. Presenting the Budget in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman described cities as engines of growth, innovation and opportunity, and said the government would prioritise regions that require modern infrastructure and basic civic amenities. A key proposal involves mapping city economic regions (CERs) based on their individual growth drivers to unlock the economic power of agglomeration. To support this approach, the government has proposed an allocation of INR 5,000 crore per CER over five years, to be implemented through a challenge-based, reform-linked financing mechanism aimed at delivering measurable outcomes.Read more

02 Feb 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed the creation of an Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund in the Union Budget 2026-27 to provide calibrated partial credit guarantees to lenders and strengthen private sector confidence during the development and construction phases of infrastructure projects. Presenting the Budget in Parliament, she highlighted the government's decade-long push to scale up public infrastructure through new financing instruments such as InVITs and REITs, along with institutions like NIIF and NABFID. The Budget also places renewed emphasis on urban development, particularly in Tier-II and Tier-III cities and temple towns. To unlock the economic potential of urban agglomerations, the government plans to map city economic regions and allocate dedicated funding to support targeted, reform-linked infrastructure development.Read more

02 Feb 2026

Union Budget 2026 maintains a clear focus on infrastructure-led growth, policy stability and financial reforms, with direct implications for the real estate sector. Industry leaders highlight sustained public capex, SWAMIH Fund 2, improved connectivity, asset monetisation through REITs and predictable taxation as key positives. While there are no direct homebuyer incentives, measures supporting execution certainty, capital access, tourism development and MSME credit are expected to support steady demand across residential, commercial and leisure real estate, particularly in Tier II and Tier III cities.Read more

02 Feb 2026

The Union Budget 2026-27 has allocated INR 4,869.31 crore to the Union territory of Ladakh, marking a decline of about 33% from the revised estimates of the current fiscal but a modest increase over last year's budgeted outlay. The allocation includes INR 2,542.26 crore for revenue expenditure and INR 2,327.05 crore for capital spending. While the revised estimates for 2025-26 had risen sharply due to higher spending needs, Ladakh's administration said the latest allocation reflects the Centre's continued focus on infrastructure development, public services and socio-economic growth. The Budget also places emphasis on heritage-led tourism, including plans to develop the Leh Palace as a cultural destination aimed at supporting sustainable tourism and local livelihoods.Read more

30 Jan 2026

India's Economic Survey has projected GDP growth of 6.8-7.2 percent for 2026-27, slightly lower than the current fiscal's 7.4 percent estimate. The pre-Budget report emphasized that the economy is on a steady growth path amid global uncertainties, calling for caution without pessimism. The projection reflects the impact of past policy reforms that have strengthened medium-term growth potential, with domestic drivers and macroeconomic stability playing key roles. Analysts also highlight that India's strong internal consumption and investment trends help balance external risks.Read more

30 Jan 2026

The India-EU free trade agreement includes two safeguard mechanisms to address future regulatory actions that may hinder trade or reduce pact benefits. These include a Rapid Response Mechanism for quick resolution of trade concerns and a Non-Violation Complaints provision to address measures that weaken benefits without breaching the agreement. The safeguards are aimed at protecting exporters from regulatory challenges such as EU rules on carbon emissions and deforestation. Negotiations for the agreement have concluded, with signing or implementation expected this year.Read more

29 Jan 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with global and Indian energy company CEOs during India Energy Week 2026, where industry leaders expressed confidence in India's growth outlook and interest in expanding operations. The discussions focused on policy stability, reform momentum, and long-term demand visibility. Modi highlighted investment opportunities worth USD 100 billion in exploration and production and USD 30 billion in compressed bio-gas, along with prospects in gas infrastructure and petrochemicals. He stressed the role of industry-government dialogue in strengthening India's investment climate.Read more