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Budget 2026 discussions signal tax relief, rail investment
Ahead of Budget 2026, talks suggest possible income tax relief and increased railway investment, alongside broader fiscal priorities.
As India’s Budget 2026 preparation intensifies, expectations have emerged around more income tax relief for salaried individuals and a potential increase in railway spending by about 5%. Discussions at pre-Budget meetings focused on consumption support, fiscal priorities, and state-level demands. Key themes include tax incentives, infrastructure funding, and strategic allocations to sectors such as defence, MSMEs, railways, and green transition.