New Delhi: BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Wednesday praised the Modi government for the Union Budget 2026-27, calling it a ‘Sarva Mangalkari’ and ‘Sarvjan Hitay Sarvjan Sukhaye’ budget aimed at inclusive growth and national progress. Participating in the budget discussion in the Lok Sabha, Thakur said the budget reflects the continuation of what he described.
In the Union Budget 2026–27, the Ministry of Defence has secured the highest allocation among all ministries, with a substantial budget of ₹7.85 lakh crore, reflecting the government’s priority on national security, military modernization and preparedness amid evolving geopolitical challenges. This allocation marks a notable increase over previous years and underscores continued emphasis on bolstering.
The Union Budget for 2026-27 provides an allocation of Rs 1.4 lakh crore to the states as Finance Commission Grants based on a 41 per cent share of the devolution.
The outlay for defence pensions in the Union Budget 2026–27 has been raised by a marginal 1.27 per cent compared with the previous fiscal year, reflecting a slight increase in government expenditure to support retired armed forces personnel. This pension component, which forms a significant part of the overall defence budget, was increased even as.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2026–27 in Parliament today, outlining the Modi government’s economic roadmap focused on growth, jobs, and fiscal stability.
New Delhi: Over 1.1 crore central government employees and pensioners look for cues from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Union Budget 2026-27 speech on Sunday, for any sign of an accelerated rollout of the 8th Pay Commission. However, the full implementation of salary and pension hikes in FY27 remains unlikely. Implementation Timeline Makes FY27 Rollout Unlikely.
