Budget News

The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) will remain open for trading on Sunday, February 1, on account of the Union Budget 2026 presentation. Stock exchanges BSE and NSE will also conduct trading sessions despite the day being a Sunday. Invest in In

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Economic Survey 2025–26 in Parliament on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 11 am during the ongoing Budget Session. The document has been prepared by the Department of Economic Affairs under the

The gems and jewellery industry seeks rationalising import duties on precious metals (gold, silver, platinum) and gemstones in advance of the Union Budget 2026-27, as per the latest reports by Money Control. Lower duty rates are considered one way to

The Union Budget 2026 will mostly focus on increasing capital expenditure in infrastructure,as per a Mint report. It is also expected to make structural changes in the Indian economy. As per the news reports, Union Budget will aim at maintaining i

In a call to the government through Budget 2026, equity investors are asking the government to cut the long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) of 12.5% and repeal any increase in securities transaction taxes (STT) to enhance after-tax returns, due to the

Investors expect that in order to bring about Budget 2026, the rate of long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) will be reduced from 12.5% to 10%, as well as have increased exemption limits and the reintroduction of indexation as per the reports by Money C

The Government of India plans to classify aircraft as infrastructure assets in the upcoming Union Budget 2026-27 to encourage the growth of India's aviation sector. As per the reports by Hindu Business Line, the government's proposal would allow airl

In general, the equity markets of India experience difficulties one month before and one month following a Union Budget announcement. However, statistically, Indian equities have produced substantial total returns over lengthy periods. Analysis of al

The Real Estate Industry is strongly pushing for a huge rationalisation of taxes, an individualised treatment of the industry, & a significant increase in home loan interest deduction limits prior to the 2026-2027 Union Budget, News18 reported.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey 2025 in Parliament today, January 31, ahead of the Union Budget 2025-26. This annual document serves as a crucial pre-budget analysis, providing a detailed assessment of India

Market analysts suggest that if the Finance Minister unveils growth-driven initiatives while adhering to fiscal discipline, the conditions could be favorable for a rate cut of 25-50 basis points in the RBI’s February policy meeting. With the Uni

Over the past few Union Budgets, the central government has been refining the New Tax Regime by introducing certain deductions and offering relaxations. As the Budget 2025 approaches, financial experts are pushing for key modifications, including the