Union Budget 2026: Rice exporters seek support to boost sustainability, global competitiveness; relief sought on costs, logistics

Union Budget 2026: Rice exporters seek support to boost sustainability, global competitiveness; relief sought on costs, logistics

The Indian Rice Exporters’ Federation (IREF) has called on the Union government to announce focused fiscal and policy measures in the Union Budget 2026 to strengthen India’s rice export ecosystem, covering both basmati and non-basmati varieties.In a representation to finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the federation underlined the importance of rice exports for the economy, rural…

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Budget 2026: Dividend collections set to scale new high; likely to beat budget estimates in FY26

Budget 2026: Dividend collections set to scale new high; likely to beat budget estimates in FY26

In 2024-25, dividend earnings touched an all-time high of Rs 74,129 crore, far surpassing the budget estimate of Rs 56,260 crore. (AI image) Budget 2026: Dividend inflows to the exchequer from non-financial central public sector enterprises and firms in which the government holds minority stakes are expected to surpass the budgeted estimate for the fifth…

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