ITR Revision Deadline Extended to March 31 in Budget 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces extension of revised ITR filing deadline from Dec 31 to March 31 in Union Budget 2026-27. New Income Tax Act 2025 to take effect from April 2026 with staggered deadlines for different taxpayer categories.

FM Sitharaman Presents 8th Union Budget for FY26

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the historic eighth Union Budget for FY26, outlining government income and expenditure plans. This follows the Economic Survey 2024-25 tabled on Friday.

Budget 2026: Capex Raised to Rs 12.2 Lakh Crore for FY27

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a nearly 9% increase in capital expenditure to Rs 12.2 lakh crore for FY 2026-27, emphasizing infrastructure-led growth under the 'future-ready Bharat' initiative.

Budget 2026 Lifts Pharma Stocks: Mankind, Dr Reddy's, Apollo Gain

Shares of major Indian pharmaceutical and healthcare companies, including Mankind Pharma, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Max Healthcare, and Apollo Hospitals, surged following Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 announcements, which included

New Income Tax Act Effective April 1, 2026

The Income Tax Act, 2025, will replace the six-decade-old tax law from April 1, 2026, incorporating Union Budget 2026-27 changes for a modernized tax system.

Foreigners Can Now Buy Indian Stocks Directly: Budget 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 proposal allows foreign individuals direct access to Indian stocks, raising individual limits from 5% to 10% and aggregate caps from 10% to 24% to boost market participation.

Budget 2026: FM Raises STT on F&O, Market Reacts

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 proposes increasing Security Transaction Tax on futures and options trading, causing significant declines in key financial stocks.

STT Hike Triggers Sharp Sell-Off in Brokerage Stocks

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's decision to increase Securities Transaction Tax on futures and options contracts has led to a significant market correction, with brokerage stocks like BSE, Angel One, and Groww plummeting up to 10%.

Budget 2026: Automated Tax System, Lower TCS Rates

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced taxpayer-friendly measures in FY27 Budget including automated scheme for small taxpayers, reduced TCS rates on overseas expenses, and extended return filing deadlines.

Budget 2026: Rs 4,000 Crore Boost for Self Reliant India Fund

In the Union Budget 2026, the government has proposed an additional Rs 4,000 crore infusion into the Self Reliant India Fund to support MSMEs, building on the initial Rs 50,000 crore equity funding announced in 2023 for growth-oriented small businesses.

Budget 2026: Key Highlights from Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27, focusing on economic growth, infrastructure, and social welfare. Key announcements include tax reforms, increased allocations for healthcare and education, and new initiatives for far

Budget 2026: MACT Interest Tax-Free, TDS Removed

The Union Budget 2026 introduces major relief for accident victims by exempting MACT interest from income tax and scrapping TDS on such payments, simplifying compensation claims.

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