{"id":15120,"date":"2026-02-01T11:50:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T11:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/?p=15120"},"modified":"2026-02-01T12:35:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T12:35:25","slug":"union-budget-2026-27-highlights-india-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/union-budget-2026-27-highlights-india-analysis\/","title":{"rendered":"Union Budget 2026\u201327 Highlights: Key Tax, Banking, MSME and Infrastructure Reforms Explained"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"union-budget-2026-27-key-announcements\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Union_Budget_2026%E2%80%9327_Key_Announcements_And_What_They_Mean_For_India\"><\/span>Union Budget 2026\u201327: Key Announcements And What They Mean For India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Finance Minister has just concluded the Union Budget speech for the financial year 2026\u201327, and it comes packed with several important policy decisions that will shape India\u2019s economic direction in the coming years. From tax reforms and banking restructuring to MSME support and infrastructure spending, the budget attempts to balance growth, compliance, and long-term development.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0c0c0c;color:#0c0c0c\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/union-budget-2026-27-highlights-india-analysis\/#Union_Budget_2026%E2%80%9327_Key_Announcements_And_What_They_Mean_For_India\" >Union Budget 2026\u201327: Key Announcements And What They Mean For India<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/union-budget-2026-27-highlights-india-analysis\/#Budget_Overview\" >Budget Overview<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/union-budget-2026-27-highlights-india-analysis\/#1_Acceptance_of_the_16th_Finance_Commission_Report\" >1. Acceptance of the 16th Finance Commission Report<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/union-budget-2026-27-highlights-india-analysis\/#2_Changes_in_Buyback_of_Shares_Taxation\" >2. Changes in Buyback of Shares Taxation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/union-budget-2026-27-highlights-india-analysis\/#3_Increase_in_Securities_Transaction_Tax_STT\" >3. Increase in Securities Transaction Tax (STT)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/union-budget-2026-27-highlights-india-analysis\/#4_Minimum_Alternate_Tax_MAT_Reforms\" >4. Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) Reforms<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/union-budget-2026-27-highlights-india-analysis\/#Key_Changes\" >Key Changes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/union-budget-2026-27-highlights-india-analysis\/#5_New_Income_Tax_Law_from_Next_Year\" >5. New Income Tax Law from Next Year<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/union-budget-2026-27-highlights-india-analysis\/#Highlights\" >Highlights<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/union-budget-2026-27-highlights-india-analysis\/#6_Mahatma_Gandhi_Gram_Swaraj_Initiative\" >6. Mahatma Gandhi Gram Swaraj Initiative<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/union-budget-2026-27-highlights-india-analysis\/#Objectives\" >Objectives<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/union-budget-2026-27-highlights-india-analysis\/#7_Major_Push_for_MSMEs\" >7. Major Push for MSMEs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/union-budget-2026-27-highlights-india-analysis\/#a_Equity_Support_Fund\" >a) Equity Support Fund<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/union-budget-2026-27-highlights-india-analysis\/#b_Additional_Funding_to_Atmanirbhar_Bharat\" >b) Additional Funding to Atmanirbhar Bharat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/union-budget-2026-27-highlights-india-analysis\/#c_TReDS_Platform_Mandate\" >c) TReDS Platform Mandate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/union-budget-2026-27-highlights-india-analysis\/#8_Banking_Sector_Reforms_for_Viksit_Bharat_2047\" >8. Banking Sector Reforms for Viksit Bharat 2047<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/union-budget-2026-27-highlights-india-analysis\/#9_Record_Public_Capital_Expenditure\" >9. Record Public Capital Expenditure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/union-budget-2026-27-highlights-india-analysis\/#10_Customs_Duty_Reforms\" >10. Customs Duty Reforms<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/union-budget-2026-27-highlights-india-analysis\/#Key_Exemptions\" >Key Exemptions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/union-budget-2026-27-highlights-india-analysis\/#Other_Improvements\" >Other Improvements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalserviceindia.com\/Legal-Articles\/union-budget-2026-27-highlights-india-analysis\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"budget-overview\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget_Overview\"><\/span>Budget Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"acceptance-of-the-16th-finance-commission-report\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Acceptance_of_the_16th_Finance_Commission_Report\"><\/span>1. Acceptance of the 16th Finance Commission Report<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most crucial developments is the formal acceptance and tabling of the 16th Finance Commission (FC) recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The 15th Finance Commission was applicable until 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From 2026 to 2031, the recommendations of the 16th FC will apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The commission, chaired by economist Arvind Panagariya, has recommended continuing the vertical devolution of 41%, meaning 41% of central tax revenues will be transferred to states.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additionally, the Centre has allocated \u20b91.4 lakh crore as grants to states based on principles suggested by the commission.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This ensures fiscal stability for states and strengthens cooperative federalism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"changes-in-buyback-of-shares-taxation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Changes_in_Buyback_of_Shares_Taxation\"><\/span>2. Changes in Buyback of Shares Taxation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier, promoters used buybacks as a tax-saving tool through arbitrage. To curb misuse:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Buyback income will now be treated as capital gains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A 30% capital gains tax will apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On top of this, an additional buyback tax will also be levied.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While this offers some relief to smaller promoters, it prevents large investors from exploiting loopholes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"increase-in-securities-transaction-tax\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Increase_in_Securities_Transaction_Tax_STT\"><\/span>3. Increase in Securities Transaction Tax (STT)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The government has increased STT on futures trading:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Earlier Rate<\/th><th>New Rate<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>STT on Futures<\/td><td>0.02%<\/td><td>0.05%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This decision triggered an immediate negative reaction in the stock market, with most indices turning red. The move aims to regulate speculative trading but may increase costs for active traders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"minimum-alternate-tax-reforms\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Minimum_Alternate_Tax_MAT_Reforms\"><\/span>4. Minimum Alternate Tax (MAT) Reforms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>MAT ensures companies cannot reduce tax liability to zero using legal tricks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-mat-changes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Changes\"><\/span>Key Changes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MAT rate reduced from 15% to 14%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, from next year onwards, MAT credits will no longer be available.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This means MAT becomes the final tax, eliminating future adjustments and making corporate tax more predictable but stricter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"new-income-tax-law\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_New_Income_Tax_Law_from_Next_Year\"><\/span>5. New Income Tax Law from Next Year<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest structural reforms is the implementation of the new Income Tax Act, replacing the outdated 1961 law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"highlights-of-new-law\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights\"><\/span>Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simpler language.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easier compliance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New tax forms will be released soon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designed for the \u201ccommon man\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This is expected to significantly reduce confusion, litigation, and compliance burden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"mahatma-gandhi-gram-swaraj-initiative\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Mahatma_Gandhi_Gram_Swaraj_Initiative\"><\/span>6. Mahatma Gandhi Gram Swaraj Initiative<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A new rural development initiative has been announced focusing on Khadi industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"objectives-of-initiative\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Objectives\"><\/span>Objectives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Skill training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Export promotion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Linked with One District One Product (ODOP) scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This aims to strengthen local economies and promote self-reliant villages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"major-push-for-msmes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Major_Push_for_MSMEs\"><\/span>7. Major Push for MSMEs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) get strong support:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"equity-support-fund\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a_Equity_Support_Fund\"><\/span>a) Equity Support Fund<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A \u20b910,000 crore fund will provide equity financing to MSMEs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"additional-funding-atmanirbhar-bharat\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"b_Additional_Funding_to_Atmanirbhar_Bharat\"><\/span>b) Additional Funding to Atmanirbhar Bharat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>More resources allocated to the self-reliant India initiative launched in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"treds-platform-mandate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"c_TReDS_Platform_Mandate\"><\/span>c) TReDS Platform Mandate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All Central Public Sector Companies must use the TReDS platform for MSME payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This improves liquidity and reduces payment delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"banking-sector-reforms\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Banking_Sector_Reforms_for_Viksit_Bharat_2047\"><\/span>8. Banking Sector Reforms for Viksit Bharat 2047<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Banks are expected to play a central role in India\u2019s growth journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>National Infrastructure Pipeline targets \u20b9110 lakh crore investment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banks and Development Finance Institutions will lead infrastructure lending.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A high-level committee will study and recommend structural reforms in the banking system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This aligns with India\u2019s long-term vision of becoming a developed economy by 2047.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"record-public-capital-expenditure\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Record_Public_Capital_Expenditure\"><\/span>9. Record Public Capital Expenditure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Public capex continues to rise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Allocated \u20b912.2 lakh crore for infrastructure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>States will continue receiving 50-year interest-free loans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This sends a strong signal to the private sector and boosts employment and economic momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"customs-duty-reforms\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Customs_Duty_Reforms\"><\/span>10. Customs Duty Reforms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several reforms have been introduced to improve ease of doing business:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-exemptions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Exemptions\"><\/span>Key Exemptions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cancer drugs \u2013 fully exempted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nuclear power imports \u2013 exempted regardless of project size.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal imports \u2013 reduced duties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"other-improvements\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Improvements\"><\/span>Other Improvements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simplified documentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduced official intervention.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faster clearance procedures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These changes aim to reduce manufacturing costs and improve export competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"final-thoughts\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This budget is not just about numbers\u2014it reflects a strategic shift towards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Simpler taxation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stronger state finances.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MSME resilience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Banking reform.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Massive infrastructure investment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While the announcements are promising, the real test lies in implementation. A detailed sector-wise analysis\u2014covering agriculture, exports, fiscal management, and industrial policy\u2014will reveal the true impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, Union Budget 2026\u201327 lays the foundation for India\u2019s economic roadmap for the next decade, with a clear focus on growth, transparency, and long-term sustainability.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Union Budget 2026\u201327: Key Announcements And What They Mean For India The Finance Minister has just concluded the Union Budget speech for the financial year 2026\u201327, and it comes packed with several important policy decisions that will shape India\u2019s economic direction in the coming years. 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