Union Budget News

Budget 2026 May Hold Key to Long-Pending Digital Overhaul of Capital Gains Account Scheme

17 January 2026 at 07:34

Ahead of Budget 2026, the Capital Gains Account Scheme faces renewed scrutiny over digital gaps, manual reporting and lack of integration with tax systems.

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Budget 2026 Watch: Industry Seeks Tax Neutrality for MCA Fast-Track Demergers

16 January 2026 at 06:54

MCA’s fast-track demergers face tax hurdles as Income Tax Act denies neutrality, exposing firms and shareholders to higher tax and pushing restructurings back to NCLT.

Posted in Union Budget | 801 Views

Budget 2026-27: NBFC Sector Pushes for Liquidity, Tax Relief and Faster Recovery

16 January 2026 at 06:54

Ahead of Budget 2026-27, NBFCs seek a refinancing window, lower SARFAESI threshold, removal of 10% TDS on interest income and MSME credit support.

Posted in Union Budget | 888 Views

Budget 2026-27: FICCI Seeks Faster Tax Appeals, Simpler TDS and Customs Reforms

16 January 2026 at 06:54

Ahead of Budget 2026-27, FICCI urges faster tax appeal resolution, rationalised TDS rates, clarity for global manufacturers, buyback tax fixes and smoother customs processes.

Posted in Union Budget | 135 Views

Budget 2026: Equity Investors Seek Relief from Rising STT and Capital Gains Taxes

15 January 2026 at 08:03

As Union Budget 2026 nears, equity investors are watching for relief on STT and capital gains tax as higher levies erode post-tax returns and impact SIPs, derivatives trading and long-term participation.

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Union Budget 2026-27 to Be Presented on 1st February, Sunday

13 January 2026 at 09:26

Union Budget 2026-27 will be presented on February 1 at 11 AM in Lok Sabha. Parliament’s Budget Session begins January 28 and continues till April 2 in two phases.

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FM Sitharaman Chairs Pre-Budget 2026-27 Consultations with States and UTs

12 January 2026 at 07:01

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired pre-Budget 2026-27 consultations with States and UTs, focusing on capital investment support and continuation of the SASCI scheme.

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Customs Duty Amnesty, Rate Rationalisation Likely on Budget 2026-27 Wishlist

12 January 2026 at 07:01

Industry seeks a customs duty amnesty in Budget 2026-27 as ₹1.52 lakh crore remains locked in litigation, alongside calls for tariff rationalisation, correction of inverted duty structures due to FTAs and faster customs clearances.

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Budget 2026: MSMEs Flag GST 2.0 Fallout, Trump Tariffs and Credit Crunch

10 January 2026 at 07:05

MSMEs urge Budget 2026 to fix GST 2.0 inverted duty issues, ease compliance, boost credit access and shield exporters from US tariff shocks.

Posted in Union Budget | 975 Views

ICAI Proposes Higher Surcharge Limit, Disability Deductions, Joint Taxation for Couples Ahead of Budget 2026

10 January 2026 at 07:05

Ahead of the Union Budget, ICAI has sought changes in the default tax regime, including health insurance deductions, higher surcharge thresholds and joint taxation for couples.

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