Decoding Budget 2026–27 | What the numbers mean
The Hindu
The Hindu reporters decode the Union Budget 2026–27 by breaking down sector-wise allocations, policy signals, and what the budget means for states facing elections in 2026.
Indian-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz carry 2 lakh MT LNG and 16.7 lakh MT crude, amidst geopolitical tensions.
Stock markets continue to rise for the third day as Sensex and Nifty gain nearly 1%, fueled by IT stocks.
Rising oil prices and LPG shortages are driving India's shift to electric cooking, offering cost-effective and energy-efficient alternatives.
The rupee fell to a record low of 92.63 against the dollar, while equities surged with Sensex up 633.29 points.
Alibaba is sharpening its artificial intelligence strategy by focusing on agents that connect the many businesses under its sprawling corporate umbrella.
India's semiconductor market is set to reach $300 billion by 2035, driven by local production and growing technology demands.
Iran continues to export millions of barrels of oil amid war, with 90 ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz despite sanctions.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said during an internal all-hands meeting he expects artificial intelligence could help cloud computing unit Amazon Web Services achieve $600 billion in annual sales, double his own prior estimate.
Government mandates airlines to allocate 60% of seats free, enhancing passenger rights and convenience across Indian aviation.
Microsoft is weighing legal action against Amazon and OpenAI over a $50 billion deal, the Financial Times reported
Stock markets rally with Sensex and Nifty gaining, despite HDFC Bank and others lagging behind amid falling crude prices.
OpenAI has signed a new deal to sell access to its AI models to U.S. defence and government agencies through Amazon’s cloud unit for classified and unclassified work, the ChatGPT maker said
Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday that it expects to start volume production of Tesla’s chips