Budget 2026: Tax, Excise, Defence Priorities
An in-depth analysis of India's Union Budget 2026-27, focusing on tax collections, excise duty adjustments, and defence spending trends through detailed charts and data insights.
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Budget 2026 Allows Overseas Individuals Direct Indian Equity Access
Union Budget 2026 introduces direct investment route for Persons Resident Outside India in Indian equities via RBI's Portfolio Investment Scheme, doubling individual caps to 10% and aggregate limits to 24%.
Record Rs 3.16L Cr Dividend from RBI, PSBs in FY27
The Indian government expects record dividend receipts of Rs 3.16 lakh crore from RBI and public sector banks in 2026-27, providing crucial non-tax revenue to manage fiscal deficit.
Budget 2026: STT Hiked 150% on Futures, 50% on Options
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 proposes massive STT increases on F&O transactions, sparking market turmoil with Sensex crashing over 2,000 points.
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Budget 2026: India's Response to US Tariffs Strain
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 outlines four strategic measures, including SEZ concessions and textile modernisation, to mitigate the strain of US tariffs on India's labour-intensive sectors and boost trade resilience.
Budget 2026: Travel Cheaper, F&O Costlier, Tax Slabs Same
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 reduces TCS on foreign travel & education, hikes STT on F&O trading, leaves income tax slabs unchanged, and introduces a foreign asset disclosure scheme.
FICCI: Budget 2026 Focuses on Growth and Youth
The President of FICCI emphasizes that Budget 2026 prioritizes economic growth and youth empowerment, aiming to boost India's development trajectory.
Budget 2026 Customs Duty Rationalised for Domestic Manufacturing
The Union Budget 2026 has rationalised customs duties on key items, focusing on boosting domestic manufacturing and improving ease of living for citizens. This strategic move aims to reduce import dependency and enhance India's self-reliance in critical s
Budget 2026-27: FM Sitharaman Announces Direct Tax Reforms
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveils major direct tax proposals in Union Budget 2026-27, including extended ITR deadlines, new tax law, and revised TCS rates.
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PFC, REC Stocks Surge 6% on Budget 2026 Restructuring Plan
Shares of Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC Limited surged nearly 6% after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a restructuring plan for the power sector in Union Budget 2026-27.
Record Rs 17.2 Lakh Crore Market Borrowing Planned in Budget 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces record gross market borrowing of Rs 17.2 lakh crore for 2026-27, with net borrowing at Rs 11.7 lakh crore. Bond yields remain firm amid heavy government borrowing and inflation concerns.
Budget 2026-27: Real Estate Gets Infrastructure Fund & Tier City Push
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026-27 introduces an Infrastructure Risk Guarantee Fund and emphasizes Tier 1 & 2 city development to boost affordable housing and private investment in real estate.
Hyundai India's Record FY25, 26 New Models by 2030
Hyundai Motor India achieves best-ever production and sales in FY25 with 7.63 lakh vehicles made and 7.62 lakh sold. SUVs drive 69% of domestic sales, while rural CNG growth and connected car adoption surge.
Gold Crashes to Rs 1.36 Lakh, Silver Down 19% on Budget Day
Gold prices plunged to Rs 1,36,185 per 10 grams on MCX as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget 2026-27. Silver prices also crashed nearly 19% to Rs 3.12 lakh per kg.
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Budget 2026: ₹40,000 Cr for Electronics, AI Mission Announced
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 unveils major tech initiatives: ₹40,000 crore for electronics manufacturing, ISM 2.0 for semiconductors, 15,000 content labs, and AI tools for agriculture.
Budget 2026: Infrastructure Boost for Tier 1 & 2 Cities
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 speech emphasizes infrastructure development in Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities, with a ₹12.2 lakh crore capex target and new REITs for real estate growth.
Govt Sets Rs 80,000 Crore Disinvestment Target for FY27
The Indian government has announced an ambitious disinvestment target of Rs 80,000 crore for 2026-27, a sharp increase from current fiscal's revised estimate, aiming to boost non-tax revenues through PSU stake sales and asset monetisation.
Electronics Components Scheme Outlay Doubled to Rs 40,000 Crore
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces doubling of electronics components manufacturing scheme outlay to Rs 40,000 crore in Union Budget 2026 to boost domestic supply chains.
Budget 2026 Cuts TCS on Foreign Tours to 2%
Union Budget 2026 proposes reducing TCS rates on foreign tour packages to a uniform 2%, down from 5% and 20%. It also lowers TCS on overseas education and medical expenses under LRS to 2%, easing financial burden on families.
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Budget STT Hike Sinks Sensex, Nifty; Buyback Tax Expanded
Indian stock markets witnessed a sharp decline as Budget 2026 proposed raising Securities Transaction Tax on commodity futures to 0.05% and extended buyback tax to all shareholders as capital gains.
Budget 2026: MGNREGS, Housing, Tourism Insights
Detailed analysis of Union Budget 2026-27 focusing on MGNREGS funding changes, affordable housing challenges, and tourism sector recovery strategies through data visualization.
Budget 2026: What Gets Cheaper, What Gets Costlier
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27, offering relief on sports gear, leather goods, cancer drugs, and seafood while tightening taxes on trading and corporate distributions.
ITC Stock Hits 52-Week Low After Budget Tax Hike on Cigarettes
ITC's share price plummeted to a new 52-week low on Budget Day after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced increased taxes on tobacco products, including cigarettes, impacting the company's core business.
Budget 2026: Foreign Asset Disclosure for Students Returning to India
Union Budget 2026 introduces a one-time foreign asset disclosure scheme for taxpayers with undisclosed overseas income. Returning students with foreign bank accounts or earnings must understand this compliance window.
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Sitharaman's 9th Budget: Capex Target Rs 12.2 Lakh Crore
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget, lasting 1 hour 25 minutes, with a capital expenditure target of Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY27 and fiscal deficit at 4.3% of GDP.
Budget 2026: New Buyback Tax for Promoters Announced
The Union Budget 2026 has introduced significant changes to buyback taxation, requiring promoters to pay additional taxes to prevent misuse of this corporate route.
E2E Networks Jumps 10% on Budget's Data Centre Tax Break
E2E Networks shares surged 10% to ₹2,334 after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a tax holiday until 2047 for foreign cloud providers using Indian data centres in Budget 2026.
Budget 2026: Defence Gets Rs 7.85 Lakh Crore, 15% Hike
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman allocates Rs 7.85 lakh crore to defence in Budget 2026, marking a significant 15% increase from the previous year's allocation.
STT Hike on F&O to 0.05% Triggers Market Sell-Off
The Indian government has proposed increasing Securities Transaction Tax on futures and options trading from 0.02% to 0.05%, causing Sensex to plummet over 2,000 points before partial recovery.
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Budget 2026: Customs Duty Cuts, Export Timeline Extensions Announced
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces sweeping customs duty reforms in Budget 2026, including duty cuts, extended export timelines, and exemptions across sectors like seafood, leather, electronics, and defence to enhance competitiveness.
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