Budget 2026

Budget 2026 wishlist: From renewables to critical minerals, 5 key sectors in focus

Ahead of Budget 2026, corporate India outline key expectations for renewables, nuclear energy, battery storage, technology, power reforms and critical…

December 25, 2025 10:30 IST

It contributes over 35% to manufacturing output, and makes up about 45–46% of exports.

Budget 2026 Wishlist: 5 Key MSME sector expectations

The Deloitte report also highlighted the need to train MSMEs to involve the use of artificial intelligence in quality control,…

December 25, 2025 10:00 IST

Indian Railways: Rs 2.75 lakh-crore budget outlay likely for railway capex in FY27

The Union Government is likely to raise the Indian Railways’ capital expenditure (capex) to ₹2.75 lakh crore for FY27, a…

Updated: December 25, 2025 05:57 IST

Taken together, the expectation and wish list ahead of Budget 2026 signal continuity rather than a sharp policy turn on AI.

Budget 2026 wishlist: Will AI data centres get a 20-year tax holiday? 3 big moves to watch

Industry expectations, outlined in the Deloitte Budget Expectations 2026 report, converge around a single idea: without domestic infrastructure, sustainable scaling…

December 24, 2025 13:11 IST

‘Govt must try to raise Rs 1.5-2 lakh crore via disinvestment in 2 years,’ Q&A with CII President

“We are not recommending reduction in tax rates. Today, we have Rs 30 lakh crore stuck up in disputes. Ninety…

Updated: December 24, 2025 12:41 IST

Rs 12.75 lakh tax-free income in Budget 2025: A clear signal that the old tax regime is being eased out

Old tax regime nearing its end as Rs 12.75 lakh tax-free income reshapes Budget 2026 expectations?

The move to make income up to Rs 12.75 lakh effectively tax-free under the new tax regime has sharply reduced…

December 23, 2025 12:41 IST

Govt steps up efforts to reduce tax shortfall

Given the steep asking rate of 22.3% during November-March FY2026 to meet the Budget estimate, ICRA Chief Economist Aditi Nayar…

Updated: December 24, 2025 12:45 IST

Government Set to Extend MUDRA Scheme to 2031 with Enhanced ₹20 Lakh Loan Ceiling

Budget 2026: Government may extend MUDRA scheme by five years

The Indian government is likely to extend the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) for another five years, ensuring policy continuity…

Updated: December 24, 2025 12:49 IST

Why India is on Track to Hit its 4.4% Fiscal Deficit Target Despite Softening Tax Revenues

Feasible to meet 4.4% fiscal deficit target for FY26

Economists project that the Indian government will maintain its fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP for FY26, leveraging a…

Updated: December 24, 2025 12:57 IST

CII President Rajiv Memani Calls for ₹2 Lakh Crore Disinvestment and Strategic Import Substitution. (Image Source: PTI)

‘On the rupee side, there’s no real need to worry’: Rajiv Memani, CII President

In an exclusive pre-budget dialogue, CII President Rajiv Memani outlines a bold roadmap for India’s FY27 Union Budget.

Updated: December 24, 2025 12:51 IST

Q3 Advance Tax Growth Slumps to 4% Amid Income Tax Relief Measures

Advance taxes grow 4.3% in Q3, non-corporate sector sluggish

India’s Q3 advance tax collections rise marginally by 4.27%, facing a potential ₹1.5 lakh crore revenue shortfall in FY26 due…

Updated: December 24, 2025 12:54 IST

India’s Renewable Capacity Hits 262 GW in 2025

RE capacity addition on the fast track; grid bottlenecks, PPA delays pose risks

India achieves a major milestone with renewable energy (RE) capacity reaching 262.7 GW, accounting for over half of the nation’s…

Updated: December 24, 2025 12:59 IST

Five big bets from fiscal consolidation to consumption boost

Budget 2026 wishlist: 5 big bets from fiscal consolidation to the great consumption boost

As Budget 2026 approaches, expectations are building around fiscal consolidation, capex, MSME support, Make in India, critical minerals access and…

December 17, 2025 15:20 IST

Government Considers Merging Small Banks and Diluting Stake to 51%

Budget may unveil next round of PSB reforms

The government is strategizing a new round of Public Sector Bank (PSB) reforms, focusing on merging the five smallest banks…

Updated: December 24, 2025 12:39 IST

India Plans Major Customs Overhaul in Budget: Deep Cuts on Import Duties to Boost Value Chains

Custom Reforms: Why an overhaul is on the cards?

Duties may be reduced across tariff lines, sharper cuts for key inputs; processes to be eased further

Updated: December 24, 2025 13:01 IST

Govt to allocate funds for 8th Pay Commission in Budget 2026–27? Here’s what Finance Ministry says in Parliament

If the 8th CPC were implemented from Jan 1, 2026, its financial impact for the first three months (January–March 2026)…

December 12, 2025 21:46 IST

Budget 2026: Will married couples get joint tax filing with Rs 6–8 lakh exemption?

Govt to allow joint taxation option for married couples with Rs 6–8 lakh tax exemption? A key demand in Budget 2026

As Budget 2026 nears, a key expectation is the introduction of optional joint taxation for married couples, allowing them to…

December 11, 2025 18:10 IST

Budget 2026: Even with 80% taxpayers in new tax regime, why the old tax regime may still stay

Budget 2026: Old tax regime to be scrapped as 80% taxpayers already moved to new regime? What experts have to say

As Budget 2026 approaches, speculation is rife on whether the government will scrap the old tax regime, especially with over…

December 4, 2025 14:26 IST

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