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Capital Pains: Budget 2026's Loud Silences ↗

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India has exempted foreign companies from taxes on machinery provided to contract manufacturers for five years, a significant win for Apple. This move aims to boost electronics manufacturing by removing tax risks associated with ownership of high-end equipment, fostering faster scale-up and greater confidence for global players.

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How Budget 2026 gives Apple a boost in India’s manufacturing push ↗

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Budget 2026-27 embraces younger Indians' priorities. It recognizes the creative economy, promoting careers in animation and gaming. Tourism shifts to experiences and sustainability. Cheaper global consumption acknowledges evolving consumer habits. AI integration is highlighted across sectors. Mental health receives national attention, reflecting a significant cultural and economic shift.

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Gen Z budget: Nirmala Sitharaman takes the boring out of budgeting ↗

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Budget 2026-27 prioritises durable growth through manufacturing, infrastructure and MSMEs, eschewing headline-grabbing tax giveaways for stability amidst global fragility. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman focuses on long-term economic foundations, including fiscal discipline and a new debt-to-GDP anchor, aiming for resilience over immediate applause.

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This Budget skips the big-bang and plays the long game ↗

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Union Budget 2026: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to make parliamentary history with her ninth consecutive Budget presentation. This year's Budget acts as a bridge, focusing on smoother implementation of tax laws and addressing business friction points rather than major announcements.

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History on the table as Sitharaman presents her Budget today ↗

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Budget 2026: Government revenue for FY26 is projected to fall short by INR 1.4 trillion, primarily due to lower tax collections. However, increased non-tax revenue and controlled expenditure, especially a significant rise in capital spending, are expected to narrow the fiscal deficit to 4.3% of GDP. This indicates a prudent fiscal approach.

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Why Budget 2026 may ditch big-bang sops for fiscal discipline ↗

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India's EV market is growing, but faces challenges like a two-wheeler sales slowdown and financing issues. From Budget 2026, the industry seeks structural reforms, including GST rationalization, component-level PLI support, and a national charging roadmap, to foster domestic manufacturing and achieve mass adoption.

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Can Budget deliver India’s own BYD moment in the EV race? ↗

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2026-27 amidst global trade tensions and domestic economic complexities. Expectations are high for increased public spending to boost growth, while maintaining fiscal discipline. Industry bodies urge focus on infrastructure, innovation, and export support, balancing resilience with growth enablement.

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Why Sitharaman needs to bring Monday energy to her Sunday Budget ↗

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