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Economic Survey with fintech goggles on; Activate

Economic Survey with fintech goggles on; Activate's Pratyush Choudhury on vibe coding

02 Feb 2026, 13:07 PM

We write how India's Economic Survey paints an upbeat picture of fintech-driven growth, but reality is far more cautious; Activate's Pratyush Choudhury take on vibe coding.

Budget 2026-27: Govt to assess AI impact on jobs; boost services

Budget 2026-27: Govt to assess AI impact on jobs; boost services

01 Feb 2026, 15:47 PM

To boost foreign investment in India, the Budget 2026-27 increases investment cap for non-residents in equity instruments of listed Indian companies to 10%.

Electronics components manufacturing gets Rs 40,000 crore push in Budget 2026

Electronics components manufacturing gets Rs 40,000 crore push in Budget 2026

01 Feb 2026, 15:03 PM

India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 announced to focus on equipment and materials manufacturing and design full-stack Indian IP.

Budget 2026-27: FM announces Rs 10,000 crore Fund to support MSMEs

Budget 2026-27: FM announces Rs 10,000 crore Fund to support MSMEs

01 Feb 2026, 14:29 PM

The union minister also proposed to top up the Self-Reliant India Fund with Rs 2,000 crore to continue support to micro enterprises.

Budget 2025-2026: How fintechs and startups reacted

Budget 2025-2026: How fintechs and startups reacted

01 Feb 2025, 21:48 PM

The Union Budget 2025 has set the stage for a more inclusive and innovation-driven economy, focusing on fintech, MSMEs, startups, and the insurance sector.

Budget 2025-2026: What

Budget 2025-2026: What's in it for Startups

01 Feb 2025, 20:27 PM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget 2025-26 in the Parliament today.

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