What to read in Indian Express
02 February 2026
| Headline | Page No. | GS Mapping & Theme | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|
| In headwinds, Budget stays the course | Page 1 | GS-3 – Fiscal policy, growth strategy, macroeconomic stability | Economy |
| Manufacturing gets big boost as govt slashes customs duties | Page 8 | GS-3 – Industrial policy, customs duty rationalisation | Economy |
| To reduce pressure from Trump tariffs | Page 8 | GS-2 / GS-3 – Global trade tensions, tariff wars | International Relations / Economy |
| Those residing outside India can now invest | Page 9 | GS-3 – Capital flows, FDI/FPI reforms | Economy |
| Share buyback proceeds to be taxed as capital gains | Page 9 | GS-3 – Taxation policy, capital markets | Economy |
| ‘Education to employment and enterprise’ standing committee to be formed | Page 10 | GS-2 / GS-3 – Skill development, employment governance | Social Sector / Economy |
| Mental health matters | Page 10 | GS-2 – Public health policy, mental health systems | Social Issues |
| India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 | Page 11 | GS-3 – Semiconductors, strategic manufacturing | Science & Technology / Economy |
| In fresh chip push, focus shifts to supply chains, IP and equipment | Page 11 | GS-3 – Technology ecosystems, supply-chain resilience | Science & Technology |
| IT boost: Budget offers tax safe harbour | Page 11 | GS-3 – Services sector, IT exports, taxation | Economy |
| Budget moves forward with future as focus but ducks key reforms | Page 12 | GS-3 – Economic reforms, policy critique | Economy |