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

February 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

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

February 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: Tax and Duty Exemptions to Boost Clean Energy and Manufacturing

February 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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US Approves $3.8 Billion Apache Helicopter Sale to Israel Amid Gaza Ceasefire

February 01, 2026

US Clears Major Apache Helicopter Sale to Israel

The United States has approved a significant arms transfer to Israel, authorising the sale of 30 AH-64 Apache attack helicopters and associated military equipment valued at nearly $3.8 billion. The decision underscores Washington’s continued strategic and defence commitment to its key ally in West Asia, even as a fragile ceasefire holds in the Gaza Strip.

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