India’s economic architects are fine-tuning expectations for the imminent Union Budget 2026-27. At the forefront: dismantling barriers to business, ensuring traders navigate with ease in a dynamic market.
Reflecting on progress, expert Manmohan Srivastava notes the income tax slab expansion to Rs 12 lakh and GST 2.0’s dual-slab innovation, both lauded for public relief.
He flags GST portal pain points—notices overlooked by busy professionals, resulting in surprise dues. A return to physical mail for settled notices would restore trust and compliance, Srivastava advises.
Women’s advocacy expert Zenab demands sector-specific boosts, especially in medical fields, coupled with safety nets and scholarships to propel higher education.
As Nirmala Sitharaman gears up for her ninth consecutive budget tabling on February 1, her record-breaking streak—beyond C.D. Deshmukh’s seven—positions her to rival Morarji Desai’s legendary 10 if extended to 2028.