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Budget 2026 direct tax playbook: no slab cuts, STT on F&O increases, but big rule changes you can’t ignore
February 27, 2026 | 9 mins read
Budget 2026 didn’t bring major changes to direct tax slabs, but it laid out a clear roadmap for future reforms. The government has left individual income tax slabs unchanged under both the old and new regimes. But it has quietly rewritten several rules that will impact how you file returns, trade in F&O, taxation on share buybacks, hold Sovereign Gold Bonds, and manage foreign remittances. For retail investors and salaried taxpayers, Union Budget 2026 shifts focus from rate cuts to cleaner compliance, tighten loopholes, and a push toward long-term, tax-efficient investing over speculation.
Union Budget 2026: Financial services sector's wishlist
February 27, 2026 | 4 mins read
As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, financial sector expectations are being framed around market deepening, lowering friction costs, and strengthening long-term savings, retirement, insurance themes. The sector is looking for stability, tax certainty, and targeted interventions that deepen credit, savings, and capital markets, according to media reports. As growth is moderating and geo-political conditions are still fluid, banks, NBFCs, mutual funds, and insurers are seeking a balanced approach that supports financial inclusion and enduring system stability.
Union Budget 2026–27 key highlights: Infra, Railway, and Manufacturing take centre stage
February 27, 2026 | 7 mins read
The Union Budget 2026–27 is clearly a ‘build and consolidate’ Budget. It leans on massive public capex, transport corridors and manufacturing depth, while keeping income‑tax slabs unchanged and tightening the screws on speculative F&O activity through higher STT. It targets strong growth of about 7%, while keeping a clear focus on fiscal discipline and managing debt.
Infra is king in Union Budget 2026: ₹12.2 lakh crore push to build power plants, roads, rail network, ports & cities
February 12, 2026 | 27 mins read
If there is one clear message from Union Budget 2026–27, it is this: infrastructure remains the main engine of India’s growth story. The government has raised capital expenditure to a record ₹12.2 lakh crore for FY27. It is about 9% higher than last year’s ₹11.2 lakh crore. The capex outlay is higher even as the finance minister nudged the fiscal deficit down to 4.3% of GDP and commits to bringing central debt to around 50% of GDP by 2030. For investors and policy watchers, this Budget is less about short term giveaways and more about building the hard and soft infrastructure like roads, rail, ports, urban centres, and green, tech enabled networks.term giveaways and more about building the hard and soft infrastructure enabled networks.
How Budget 2026 reshapes India’s indirect tax system and customs duties
February 12, 2026 | 7 mins read
Budget 2026 tries to achieve three things at once, ease cashflow pain on overseas spending, support exporters and manufacturers, and clean up sticky areas of GST. It includes a sharp cut in TCS on overseas tours and education, lower duties on personalised imports, better export facilitation, and clearer rules around intermediary services under GST.
Union Budget 2026: Real Estate & Urban Housing Sector Expectations
February 5, 2026 | 5 mins read
The Real Estate and Urban Housing sectors are at the forefront of India’s growth story, with a deep connection to job creation, infrastructure development, and social welfare. With a booming population in major cities amid rising urbanisation, the demand for affordable housing continues to surge. So now industry leaders and experts look for critical policy interventions in Union Budget 2026.
Union Budget 2026: Key Demands from the Manufacturers
January 28, 2026 | 4 mins read
Ahead of Budget 2026, manufacturing expectations are centred on a familiar formula of lower input friction + predictable policy + incentives. It can improve global competitiveness especially when there are trade headwinds and tariff uncertainties growing before budget coverage. The manufacturing sector looking for policy continuity and targeted support to accelerate India’s journey towards becoming a global manufacturing hub. Industry leaders are keen that the Budget balances fiscal prudence with incentives that boost exports, and technology adoption across sectors.
Union Budget 2026: Expectations of the Infrastructure Sector
January 28, 2026 | 3 mins read
As Union Budget 2026 approaches, the infrastructure sector is again expected to be positioned as a key driver of growth. Industry bodies argue that sustained public capital expenditure (Capex) helps crowd in private investment and strengthens the economy’s competitiveness. Media reports suggest that stakeholders across major infrastructure developers and industry participants expect the Centre to use public investment in roads, railways, and urban infrastructure to continue to support India’s growth story.
Pharma & Med-tech expectations from union budget 2026: a push for manufacturing, R&D
January 27, 2026 | 4 mins read
The pharmaceutical and Med-tech sectors in India have seen tremendous growth in recent years. However, for these industries to continue to thrive and meet global demands, they need sustained policy support, manufacturing incentives, and R&D funding. The Union Budget 2026 will play a big role in shaping these industries future growth trajectory.
Why the Tourism & Hospitality Sector Wants Infrastructure Status in Union Budget 2026
January 27, 2026 | 5 mins read
As India’s travel and tourism ecosystem continues to recover and expand, the tourism and hospitality sector is once again looking to the Union Budget 2026 for policy support. One of the most persistent demands from the industry ahead of Union Budget 2026 is the grant of infrastructure status. Stakeholders believe that it could unlock long-term growth, improve financing access, and strengthen India’s global tourism competitiveness.
What auto & EV industry wants from union budget 2026
January 27, 2026 | 4 mins read
The auto and EV (electric vehicle) sectors are undergoing transformative changes in India, driven by rising demand for energy-efficient transportation options. With the government’s push towards sustainability and reducing carbon emissions, the Union Budget 2026 will play a major role in shaping the future of this industry.
Loan relief expectations from Union Budget 2026 for home, education and personal loans
January 27, 2026 | 8 mins read
As India heads into Union Budget 2026, borrowers across segments are closely tracking potential policy measures that could ease their repayment burden. As household borrowing is steadily rising, expectations around loan relief, debt relief, and tax support have become a major part of the pre-Budget conversation. Homebuyers, students, and individuals relying on personal loans are also looking for signals that could improve affordability and financial flexibility in the coming year.
Union Budget 2025: Key Ministry-Wise Allocations and Trends
January 23, 2026 | 3 mins read
The Union Budget 2025 focused on defence, rural development, and technological innovation, apart from the headline grabbing income tax cut for individuals. There were increases in allocations to specific ministries, but the focus appears of this budget is to accelerate economic growth, enhance India’s global competitiveness, and public welfare. Here is a break-up of the allocations to major ministries.
MSME Classification 2025: Key Revisions in Union Budget
February 10, 2025 | 5 mins read
The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector serves as a cornerstone of India's economy, significantly contributing to employment, manufacturing output, and exports. In the Union Budget 2025, the government has introduced crucial amendments to the MSME classification criteria along with other initiatives that aim to boost growth and provide enhanced support for these enterprises.
Impact of 100% FDI on India's Insurance Sector
February 10, 2025 | 5 mins read
The Union Budget 2025 introduced a transformative change by permitting 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India's insurance sector. This strategic move is anticipated to reshape the industry's landscape, bringing forth a variety of opportunities and challenges. Here’s an easy-to-understand summary of the impact and potential benefits this move is expected to bring.