Budget 2026 News

'Govt to tread carefully on fiscal goals post 16th FC implementation'

The 16th Finance Commission, headed by Arvind Panagariya, has suggested a 41 per cent share of states in Central Taxes for 5 years beginning April 1, 2026

What changes for taxpayers in Budget 2026? 10 major tax changes explained

Key tax rule changes this year cover derivatives, buybacks, revised ITR timelines and crypto reporting penalties

Bought an under-construction home? Budget saves your home loan tax benefit

₹2-lakh home loan deduction stays intact under new tax law

Budget 2026: Govt introduces penalty framework for crypto trading entities

The framework includes Rs 50,000 fine for furnishing inaccurate information or failing to rectify inaccuracies

From Bangladesh to Nepal: Decoding India's aid to neighbours in Budget 2026

The 2026 Budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday, signalled a clear push to strengthen ties with the neighbouring countries

How Budget 2026 impacts your investments: Stocks, gold and mutual funds

Increase in STT on derivatives transaction is sentimentally negative, while moving buybacks to capital gains taxation for individual should nudge companies towards this route.

Budget slows fiscal consolidation but remains 'neutral' for growth: Fitch

The government will target a ‌debt-to-GDP ratio of 55.6 per cent ​for 2026-27, resulting in a fiscal deficit of 4.3 per cent of GDP, Finance Minister Nirmala ‍Sitharaman said

16th Finance Commission: Which states gain and lose under new tax formula

The 16th Finance Commission has retained states' 41 per cent share in central taxes, but changes in the devolution formula mean gains for southern and western states and relative losses for several no

Budget 2026: Customs duty relief on high-cost cancer drugs to aid access

A customs duty exemption on select high-cost cancer and rare disease therapies is expected to lower treatment costs for patients while supporting demand for multinational and domestic pharma companies

Budget 2026 spooks investors as record borrowing raises fiscal risks

Neither equity nor bond investors will likely change their mind after going through the government's latest spending priorities and borrowing plan

USISPF welcomes Budget 2026-27, lauds trade, customs, sectoral reforms

Calling it a roadmap that strengthens India's competitiveness, boosts investment, and enhances ease of doing business, US-India Strategic Partnership Forum welcomed Union Budget

From local clusters to global commerce, Budget 2026 puts MSMEs at centre

Budget 2026 sharpens India's self-reliance push with targeted funds, liquidity support and platform reforms to help MSMEs scale, export and anchor future growth

Budget 2026 ready reckoner: Fiscal policy change amid global headwinds

To hold the fiscal deficit at 4.4% of GDP, the Centre trims spending and shifts to a debt-anchored framework for greater policy flexibility amid global risks

2019 to 2026: Of Sitharaman's saris, weaves and the fiscal fine print

Each drape, border and weave has echoed the fiscal moment-tight seams in lean years, bolder colours in recovery, steadier textures as India's economic story unfolded, measured carefully in six yards

Union Budget 2026: The Opposition was listless and almost disinterested

Opposition MPs coming out of the Lok Sabha after the speech said they saw little evidence in the Budget to mitigate the crisis Indian exporters were facing in the current geo-political environment

Budget 2026: Debt-to-GDP ratio to ease by 50 bps to 55.6% in FY27

Experts say announcements focus on sustenance of growth, resilience

Budget 2026-27: Anchored in a long-term vision, says Rahul Mishra

There is a clear and consistent focus on green energy, particularly solar, which aligns with India's long-term energy transition goals, he said

Budget 2026: MAT rationalisation to help migration to new tax regime

Budget 2026 converts MAT into a final levy at 14 per cent, limits MAT credit utilisation, and extends exemptions for non-residents to encourage a shift to the new concessional corporate tax regime

FM: Building ecosystem for improving productivity, employment generation

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and top officials explain the thinking behind Budget 2026-27, from record capex and tax reforms to disinvestment and global risks

Union Budget 2026-27: Tariffs remain high and revenue share falls

Share of Customs duty collections declined in central tax receipts despite the government resorting to raising tariffs