What senior citizens are hoping for this time

Last Updated: Jan 26 2026 | 2:35 PM IST

As Budget 2026 approaches, senior citizens are watching closely. Rising medical costs, fixed incomes, and outdated tax limits have sharpened expectations. From higher interest deductions to healthcare relief, here’s what retirees want and what experts say is realistically possible in the Union Budget to be presented on February 1.

77th Republic Day: President Droupadi Murmu confers Ashoka Chakra to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla

President Droupadi Murmu confers Ashoka Chakra to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla

Updated On: 26 Jan 2026 | 1:17 PM IST

What is tax buoyancy and how does it shape the Budget? | Union Budget 2026

In this episode of Budget Basics, we decode tax buoyancy, a small term with big budget impact. What does it really mean? Why does the government track it so closely? And why should you care?

Updated On: 26 Jan 2026 | 12:56 PM IST

Why gold will keep rising in 2026 | Gold rally | Gold price target | Share market news

Gold has delivered one of its strongest rallies in decades, and 2026 is shaping up to be just as dramatic. After a record-breaking 2025, prices are pushing new highs this year

Updated On: 26 Jan 2026 | 12:39 PM IST

Tax Buoyancy decoded: What the numbers say before Budget 2026

Why does economic growth matter more than new taxes in Budget 2026? This video explains tax buoyancy and how tax revenue grows with GDP, using Budget data from FY19 to FY26. It breaks down key numbers

Updated On: 26 Jan 2026 | 11:44 AM IST

Trans fat myths busted: ‘Zero trans fat’, labels & heart health explained

Are all trans-fats the same? Does ‘zero trans-fat’ really mean safe? In this episode of our health fact-check series, we debunk common trans-fat myths

Updated On: 23 Jan 2026 | 11:35 AM IST

"We prefer respect to bullies...": French President Macron takes on Trump at Davos

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a strong message on Europe’s future, urging the continent to be ready to defend its economic and political interests am

Updated On: 21 Jan 2026 | 8:24 PM IST

Capex or Revenue: Where will the Budget 2026 focus?

Ahead of Union Budget 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s spending choices are in focus. This video breaks down capital expenditure vs revenue expenditure using charts, showing how government

Updated On: 21 Jan 2026 | 8:02 PM IST

Budget in Charts: Who bears the tax burden?

Who actually bears the tax burden in India? This video breaks down direct vs indirect taxes, tracks tax collection trends from FY19 to FY25, and explains what the numbers reveal

Updated On: 21 Jan 2026 | 12:44 PM IST

Union Budget 2026: What salaried taxpayers expect and should watch closely

As Union Budget 2026 approaches, salaried taxpayers are once again at the centre of the income tax debate. After last year’s big relief under the new tax regime,

Updated On: 21 Jan 2026 | 12:39 PM IST