Union Budget & Policy News

Halwa Ceremony Marks Final Phase of Union Budget 2026-27 Preparations

28 January 2026 at 07:01

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attended the Halwa Ceremony at North Block, signalling the completion of Union Budget 2026-27 preparations ahead of its presentation on February 1, 2026.

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Budget 2026-27 Expectations: Direct Tax Relief and GST 2.0 Implementation

23 January 2026 at 07:11

Ahead of Budget FY 2026-27, experts expect focus on tax simplification, higher disposable income and smoother GST 2.0 implementation rather than big giveaways.

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CBIC Reports NIL Legislative Business for Budget Session 2026

21 January 2026 at 06:04

CBIC has informed the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs that no GST, Customs or indirect tax-related Bills or reports are scheduled for the Budget Session 2026...

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Ahead of Budget 2026-27, MP Sasmit Patra Pushes for Simpler GST to Boost MSMEs

19 January 2026 at 06:50

Budget 2026-27 expectations rise as MP Sasmit Patra highlights GST challenges faced by MSMEs, e-commerce sellers and multi-state firms.

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Securities Transaction Tax (STT) May Miss Budget Target as F&O Trading Slows

17 January 2026 at 07:34

STT collections are under pressure as F&O regulatory tightening and lower trading volumes raise the risk of missing Budget estimates this fiscal.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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