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Union Budget 2026: Tax and Duty Exemptions to Boost Clean Energy and Manufacturing

Feb 02, 2026

Budget 2026 Targets Clean Energy and Domestic Manufacturing

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a set of focused tax and customs duty exemptions in the Union Budget 2026, aimed at accelerating India’s clean energy transition, strengthening manufacturing ecosystems, and promoting balanced regional development. The measures seek to reduce input costs for strategic sectors while reinforcing the government’s push for self-reliance and industrial competitiveness.

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Union Budget 2026-27 Telecom Allocation Moderates, BSNL Support Strengthened

Feb 02, 2026

Telecom Budget Reflects Shift from Headline Spending to Targeted Support

The Union Budget 2026–27 has earmarked Rs 73,990.94 crore for the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), signalling a calibrated approach to telecom spending. While the overall allocation is lower than the previous year’s Budget Estimate, the revised outlay underscores the government’s intent to prioritise public sector-led telecom infrastructure revival, with a strong focus on Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL).

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Union Budget 2026-27 Excise Duty Relief for Biogas Blended CNG

Feb 02, 2026

Excise Duty Exemption Signals Policy Shift Towards Renewable Gas

The Union Budget 2026–27 has introduced a targeted excise-duty exemption on the biogas / compressed biogas (CBG) component used in blended compressed natural gas (CNG). This fiscal measure marks a clear policy intent to accelerate the adoption of renewable gas while reducing India’s structural dependence on imported fossil fuels. Importantly, the move resolves a long-standing issue of double taxation that had weakened the commercial viability of biogas blending.

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Gujarat Launches Mukhyamantri Gramotthan Yojana to Bring Urban Facilities to Villages

Feb 01, 2026

Gujarat Rolls Out Mukhyamantri Gramotthan Yojana for Rural Transformation

Gujarat has unveiled an ambitious rural development initiative aimed at delivering urban-level infrastructure and services in villages, reinforcing the state’s commitment to balanced and inclusive growth. The Mukhyamantri Gramotthan Yojana seeks to narrow the rural–urban divide by upgrading public amenities, governance systems, and connectivity in strategically important rural centres.

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Indian Railways Launches First LNG–Diesel Dual-Fuel DEMU, Boosting Green Mobility

Feb 01, 2026

Indian Railways Operates First LNG–Diesel Dual-Fuel DEMU Train

Indian Railways has marked a major advance in sustainable transportation by operationalising the country’s first LNG–Diesel dual-fuel Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (DEMU) train. The initiative reflects a strategic shift towards cleaner propulsion technologies and supports India’s long-term goals of reducing emissions and fuel dependency in rail operations.

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