The Union Budget 2026–27 presents a clear roadmap for India’s next phase of growth—one that combines strong infrastructure spending, economic stability, and simpler governance , while ensuring that development reaches people across cities, towns, and rural India. With a focus on long-term nation-building rather than short-term announcements, the Budget aims to strengthen India’s economy, create jobs, improve connectivity, and make systems more efficient and transparent for ci

Key announcements from Budget 2026 covering infrastructure spending, manufacturing, MSMEs, logistics, and fiscal policy — along with signals on what these measures indicate for India’s economic direction.

The Signal Before the Storm The Economic Survey 2025-26, tabled ahead of the February 1, 2026, Union Budget, outlines India's resilient growth path under the theme "Pushing the Growth Frontier." It serves as a macroeconomic review, highlighting low inflation and steady expansion to inform Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's fiscal strategy.​ Growth and Inflation Outlook Real GDP growth is projected at 6.8%-7.2% for FY27, driven by private consumption (61.5% of GDP) and inve

As the 2026 Union Budget approaches, Indian taxpayers are looking for relief. Current predictions suggest the Finance Minister may increase the Standard Deduction to ₹1 Lakh. This change would provide significant breathing room for salaried employees facing rising urban inflation. The Impact on Salaried Taxpayers "The move to increase the Standard Deduction isn't just a numbers game; it's a response to the 12% rise in urban living costs seen over the last year. If the slab fo