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Budget 2026: India Offers Tax Holiday till 2047 to Global Cloud Companies

Feb 02, 2026

Tax Holiday Proposal in Union Budget 2026

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled a long-term tax incentive in the Union Budget 2026, proposing a tax holiday until 2047 for select foreign companies. The announcement reflects a strategic effort to strengthen India’s digital infrastructure and position the country as a preferred global destination for cloud computing and data services.

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Union Budget 2026: Government Pegs FY27 Net Market Borrowing at ₹11.73 Lakh Crore

Feb 02, 2026

FY27 Market Borrowing Plan Under Union Budget 2026

The Union government has set its net market borrowing for FY27 at ₹11.73 lakh crore, signalling a calibrated increase in fund mobilisation to sustain capital expenditure while remaining aligned with the fiscal consolidation roadmap. The announcement was made by Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget 2026 in Parliament.

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Ancient Zapotec Tomb Discovered in Mexico’s Oaxaca Valley

Feb 02, 2026

Rare Archaeological Find from Pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica

Archaeologists in southern Mexico have uncovered an exceptionally well-preserved 1,400-year-old tomb belonging to the Zapotec civilization, shedding new light on Indigenous burial practices and belief systems. The discovery was made in 2025 at San Pablo Huitzo, located in the state of Oaxaca, following an investigation triggered by an anonymous tip-off about illegal excavation activity.

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Union Budget 2026: India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 Targets High-Value Chip Ecosystem

Feb 02, 2026

India Semiconductor Mission 2.0: A Strategic Upgrade in Budget 2026

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0 in the Union Budget 2026, marking a strategic transition in India’s electronics policy. The new phase signals a move away from assembly-driven manufacturing towards high-value semiconductor intellectual property, advanced materials, equipment manufacturing, and resilient domestic supply chains.

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Union Budget 2026-27 SHE Marts to Strengthen Women-Led Enterprises

Feb 02, 2026

Budget Push for Women-Led Market Institutions

The Union Budget 2026–27 has proposed the establishment of Self-Help Entrepreneur (SHE) Marts as community-owned retail outlets aimed at expanding market access for women-led enterprises. The initiative seeks to strengthen the self-help group (SHG) ecosystem by providing a structured and reliable platform for marketing products made by women entrepreneurs, particularly in states with a strong SHG base such as Jharkhand.

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