Union Budget 2026-27: Sitharaman's Record 9th Budget Focuses on Rural Women, Infra, Biopharma
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News18•01-02-2026, 13:13
Union Budget 2026-27: Sitharaman's Record 9th Budget Focuses on Rural Women, Infra, Biopharma
- •Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her 9th consecutive Union Budget for 2026-27, a record for any Finance Minister.
- •The budget emphasizes 'One District, One Product' and 'She-Marts' for rural women, particularly in Madhya Pradesh.
- •Key focus areas include capital expenditure (CAPEX) for job creation, railway corridors for freight, and girl's hostels under the New Education Policy.
- •The budget aims to establish India's global identity in the biopharma sector and simplify the tax system for common citizens.
- •Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are expected to benefit significantly from infrastructure development, women and tribal empowerment, and farmer support schemes.
Why It Matters: Sitharaman's record 9th budget prioritizes rural women, infrastructure, and biopharma, aiming for a developed India by 2047.
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