Income Tax Budget 2026 Expectations Highlights: Taxpayers are eager to see how it may affect their finances. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget on February 1.
We’re just two days away from the Union Budget 2026, and India’s middle class is hoping for tax relief after major changes in last year’s budget. Businesses, especially MSMEs, expect additional support, while taxpayers are watching for any new impact on their wallets.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will deliver her ninth budget on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Middle-income earners are looking for standard deductions to help with inflation, and investors are seeking tax relief on long-term capital gains (LTCG).
