Union Budget 2026 proposals by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman include exempting non residents paying tax under presumptive schemes from Minimum Alternate Tax. The safe harbour threshold for IT services will rise to Rs 2,000 crore, while TCS on liquor, scrap and minerals is cut to 2 percent. Safe harbour rules will also streamline accountant definitions.
As uncertainty from the Iran war ripples through global trade, Fitch’s BMI expects India to deploy three economic buffers. The plan emphasizes securing essential supplies, easing business costs via subsidies and tax relief, and expanding credit support for small firms. Together, these measures are aimed at stabilizing key industries and protecting jobs amid volatile conditions.
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The Union Budget makes tax collection simpler by revising Tax Collected at Source (TCS) rates and easing parts of the TDS framework. A key relief comes from a lower 2% TCS on education, medical, and tour packages below ₹10 lakh—expected to reduce upfront payments for overseas travelers, students, and people arranging medical treatment abroad.
FACSI has asked the Centre to give micro and small enterprises stronger support in the 2026 27 Union Budget, calling for GST relief, easier credit, and faster access to finance. It also wants a dedicated advisory council for MSMEs and simpler GST return processes, arguing that reducing compliance and funding friction could boost survival and growth.
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