Budget 2026 Highlights: Sitharaman Courts Big Tech, Deepens Chip Push

Sitharaman’s ninth Budget backed tech with tax breaks, curbed F&O via higher STT, but disappointed markets and neglected jobs, agriculture.

• By Rohini Chatterji
• Published On 1 Feb 2026 1:49 PM IST

Rare Earths Become Oil India’s New Strategic Frontier As China Risk Grows

Under the National Critical Mineral Mission, the company is leveraging its existing subsurface expertise to secure resources vital for India’s defence, space, and green energy sectors.

• By The Core Team
• Published On 24 Jan 2026 6:00 AM IST