Union Budget Articles

Union Budget 2026-27: An Overview of Direct and Indirect Tax Proposals

CA Aditya 04 February 2026 at 08:27

Union Budget 2026–27 focuses on simplifying tax laws, easing compliance, and resolving disputes, with key direct and indirect tax changes effective from AY 2026-27.

Union Budget 2026: Customs & Trade Facilitation Amendments - Topic-wise Summary with Key Changes (Before vs After)

CA Varun Gupta 04 February 2026 at 08:26

Union Budget 2026 GST & IGST amendments explained with section-wise analysis, before–after comparison, effective dates, and practical impact on taxpayers and professionals.

Union Budget 2026: Industry Gets Highways, Agriculture Gets Footpaths - Is Development Losing Balance?

Sagar 04 February 2026 at 08:26

Union Budget 2026-27 prioritises infrastructure and industry with higher capex, while agriculture faces low investment, no legal MSP guarantee, rising costs, and climate risks.

ICAI, ICSI & ICMAI to Launch Short-Term Courses to Develop 'Corporate Mitras' in Tier-II & III Towns

Suhasini 02 February 2026 at 11:47

Discover how ICAI, ICSI, and ICMAI are supporting India's SMEs and micro enterprises through Corporate Mitras, short-term courses and the Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund. Empowering Tier-II & Tier-III businesses with compliance solutions and access to capital.

Finance Bill 2026: STT on Futures and Options Set to Increase from 1st April 2026

Shree 02 February 2026 at 11:30

The Finance Bill 2026 proposes an increase in Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on futures and options, effective April 1, 2026, aiming to curb excessive speculation and strengthen market transparency.

The Ledger and the Law: Reading the Tax Story of Finance Bill 2026

CA Rohit Sonar 02 February 2026 at 06:56

The Finance Bill 2026 prioritizes stability and governance over tax relief. While rates and exemptions largely remain unchanged, reforms in compliance, filing timelines, and targeted deductions signal a shift from discretion to systems, simplifying the tax experience for Indian taxpayers.