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UNION BUDGET Turtles hog troll fest in Kerala after union budget spurns state's ambitious plans

The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's proposal of "turtle trails" along key coastal nesting sites in Kerala, Odisha, and Karnataka in the 2026-27 budget has unexpectedly sparked a widespread meme fest across Kerala.
Thiruvananthapuram
‘Blot on tax administration’: Kerala CM writes to FM Sitharaman, seeks judicial probe into C J Roy’s death

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has written to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman requesting a judicial inquiry into the January 30 death by suicide of C J Roy, head of the Confident Group, during an Income Tax department search.
Thiruvananthapuram
UNION BUDGET Budget 2026: Important income tax changes that matter to you

The changes aim to make compliance easier, improve cash flows, and reduce procedural hurdles.
Business
UNION BUDGET Kerala asked for high-speed train, got scheme for turtles in Union Budget: Pinarayi

In a statement issued, Vijayan said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had chosen to ignore the fact that Kerala is an integral part of the country.
Thiruvananthapuram
UNION BUDGET Overseas travel & education to get cheaper; alcohol, umbrellas offer limited relief

Overseas travel and education costs are reduced through lower tax collected at source (TCS) on tour packages and Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) expenses
Business
Analysis | 16th Fin Commission junks Kerala's demands & deficit grants, ups divisible pool share by 0.46%

Kerala and most other states wanted the divisible tax pool (income tax and excise duties) to be shared 50-50 between the Union and states.
Thiruvananthapuram
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UNION BUDGET Union Budget: How will TCS cuts result in quality travel experience? Experts explain

While 5 per cent TCS was previously collected for tours costing up to ₹7 lakh and 20 per cent for those over ₹7 lakh, from now on, both will be charged at 2 per cent.
Beyond Kerala
UNION BUDGET Analysis | A fiscally prudent, growth-oriented budget

With 7 per cent GDP growth and around 3.5 per cent inflation, nominal GDP growth of around 10 per cent for FY27 is achievable, and this would be a significant improvement over the 8.1 per cent nominal GDP growth in FY26.
Business
UNION BUDGET Orange Economy: Nirmala's big bet on gaming, concerts and the creative sector

The Orange Economy in India, encompassing creative sectors like gaming, animation, and VFX, received significant attention in the Union Budget, highlighting its substantial economic and employment potential.
Business
UNION BUDGET Budget bets big on data centres, offers tax holiday till 2047 to foreign cloud firms

The Union Budget 2026-27 has introduced a significant tax holiday until 2047 for foreign companies utilizing Indian data centers to provide global cloud services, aiming to transform India into a major hub for Artificial Intelligence and digital infrastructure by incentivizing data center investment and positioning the country as an export base for cloud computing. This initiative aligns with India's ambition to lead global AI discussions, underscored by its upcoming hosting of the India AI Impact Summit, and follows substantial investments pledged by tech giants like Microsoft and Google in AI infrastructure and data centers. The policy is viewed by industry leaders as a crucial step in strengthening India's technological ecosystem, enabling it to become a global center for designing and running mission-critical systems, and reinforcing data sovereignty and a resilient digital economy.
Business

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