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As the Union Budget 2026 is presented on February 1, we decode one of its most critical components—the Finance Bill. From changes in income tax and exemptions to how government spending proposals get legal approval, this video explains what the Finance Bill is, why it matters, and how it impacts individuals, SMEs, and businesses. Watch this simple, jargon-free explainer to understand how budget announcements turn into law and influence India’s economic roadmap.

Amid anti-government protests in Iran, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that any country engaging in trade with Iran would face a 25% tariff on all business with the United States, escalating global trade tensions.

Following the Union Budget 2025’s wide-ranging set of measures to initiate Artificial Intelligence (AI), STEM, and machine learning concepts into school education, experts believe the real challenge now lies in final leg execution. The success of these initiatives will ultimately depend on whether schools across India can access adequate infrastructure, trained teachers, and effective partnerships to convert ambition into meaningful learning outcomes.

The Indian Biogas Association (IBA) has urged the government to provide stronger fiscal support to the biogas and Compressed Biogas (CBG) sector in its recommendations for Union Budget 2026. Key proposals include increasing capital subsidies for CBG projects, mandating blending of fermented organic manure (FOM) with chemical fertilizers and enabling carbon credit monetization through green certificate mechanisms.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini invited women entrepreneurs of PHDCCI to present visionary recommendations for Budget 2026 at Haryana pre-budget consultation on “Haryana Vision 2047” on Tuesday. The consultation aimed at incorporating stakeholder inputs to shape an inclusive, future-ready, and sustainable economic roadmap for the women entrepreneurs.

Beauty is no longer just about what’s on the shelf—it’s about the experience around it. From live concerts and stand-up comedy to influencer-led showcases and immersive brand pop-ups, beauty brands are rewriting the rules of customer engagement. In this video, we explore how India’s beauty and cosmetics industry is blending entertainment, community-building, and creator collaborations to turn product launches into high-energy cultural moments.

Amid trade stalemate between New Delhi and Washington, US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor made a significant policy announcement that India will be invited to join a group of nations ‘Pax Silica’ as a full member next month. ‘Pax Silica’ is a US-led strategic initiative for a secure silicon supply chain across nations.

As US President Donald Trump’s 500 percent tariff threat under the Russia sanctions bill looms over India, exporters tell us how they are navigating the challenges posed by the existing 50 percent tariffs imposed by Washington. Industry experts tell us about their expectations from the government to mitigate the risks posed by the 50 percent tariffs on the textile export industry.

India has seen a sharp rise in women earning higher education degrees, yet female workforce participation remains among the lowest globally. Enrolment of women in undergraduate and postgraduate programs has surged, with campuses now showing near parity between men and women. AISHE (All India Survey on Higher Education) 2024–25 data found that women considered for nearly 49% of total higher education enrollments.

A recent report from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways underscores a growing toll of poor road infrastructure in India. In 2023, potholes were responsible for 5,840 accidents and 2,161 deaths in India, a five-year high. Besides the human cost, deteriorating roads continued to choke urban mobility and cause significant economic loss. For Prerna Kalra and her co-founders Rahul Kalra and Manav Singal at HanuAI the data on accidents due to poor road infrastructure marked a turning point.