Union Budget 2026: Key numbers to watch as India’s FM Sitharaman prepares her ninth budget
By Firstpost-India

From fiscal deficit and capex to tax relief and growth assumptions, the fine print will define India’s economic direction in FY27.
By Firstpost-India


India’s largest carrier reported a 78% year-on-year (y-o-y) drop in consolidated profit to ₹549 crore for the third quarter of FY26, its weakest performance in four years, even as its top management remained positive on normalisation of operations and visible headwinds.

China is turning to state-backed risk sharing to unlock credit for private firms, but weak demand and lender caution raise questions over how far the move can reignite growth

Strong Q3 US GDP keeps Fed cautious as markets reassess rate-cut expectations

Economic indicators show prices rising more slowly while layoffs stay limited









