Union Budget News

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.

Posted in Union Budget | 117 Views

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.

Posted in Union Budget | 72 Views

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.

Posted in Union Budget | 318 Views

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.

Posted in Union Budget | 735 Views

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.

Posted in Union Budget | 810 Views

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.

Posted in Union Budget | 129 Views

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.

Posted in Union Budget | 846 Views

Union Budget 2026-27 to Be Presented on 1st February, Sunday

13 January 2026 at 09:26

Union Budget 2026-27 will be presented on February 1 at 11 AM in Lok Sabha. Parliament’s Budget Session begins January 28 and continues till April 2 in two phases.

Posted in Union Budget | 1233 Views

FM Sitharaman Chairs Pre-Budget 2026-27 Consultations with States and UTs

12 January 2026 at 07:01

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired pre-Budget 2026-27 consultations with States and UTs, focusing on capital investment support and continuation of the SASCI scheme.

Posted in Union Budget | 897 Views

Customs Duty Amnesty, Rate Rationalisation Likely on Budget 2026-27 Wishlist

12 January 2026 at 07:01

Industry seeks a customs duty amnesty in Budget 2026-27 as ₹1.52 lakh crore remains locked in litigation, alongside calls for tariff rationalisation, correction of inverted duty structures due to FTAs and faster customs clearances.

Posted in Union Budget | 1008 Views