April 19, 2026

Union Budget 2026

Budget 2026: Pharma, MedTech sectors seek structured funding push for R&D and innovation – The Times of India

Budget 2026: Pharma, MedTech sectors seek structured funding push for R&D and innovation – The Times of India

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Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, industry leaders from the pharmaceutical and MedTech sectors have called for a structured funding framework to deepen innovation and research and development (R&D), saying this is critical for realising India’s Viksit Bharat vision.Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd Chairman Satish Reddy said India’s pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a strategic transition from…

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Budget 2026 expectations: Amway India urges customs duty rationalisation, support for nutraceuticals – The Times of India

Budget 2026 expectations: Amway India urges customs duty rationalisation, support for nutraceuticals – The Times of India

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Ahead of the Union Budget 2026, which is set to be presented on February 1, direct selling major Amway India has called for food and dietary supplements to be formally recognised as an integral part of overall wellness, while urging the government to rationalise customs duties on imported supplements and key ingredients.Amway India managing director…

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Budget 2026 income tax expectations: What individual taxpayers are hoping for – top 4 points to know – The Times of India

Budget 2026 income tax expectations: What individual taxpayers are hoping for – top 4 points to know – The Times of India

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As India prepares to implement the new Income-tax Act from 1 April 2026, expectations of major tax changes may need to be calibrated. By Parizad SirwallaBudget 2026 income tax expectations: Finance Minister will present Union Budget 2026 in the backdrop of uncertain geopolitical dynamics, volatile capital markets, diverse regulatory reforms (e.g. new income tax act,…

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Budget 2026 income tax: Will GST-style fewer tax slabs be brought under new income tax regime? – The Times of India

Budget 2026 income tax: Will GST-style fewer tax slabs be brought under new income tax regime? – The Times of India

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Tax experts believe that while the new income tax regime reduces the tax outgo for many taxpayers, the multiple slabs add to confusion. (AI image) Budget 2026 income tax expectations: Taxpayers in India are looking at Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s speech for announcements related to simplification of income tax slabs, returns, compliance and more. India…

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Budget 2026 MSMEs & startups wishlist: Industry bodies seek liquidity relief; call for easier compliance – The Times of India

Budget 2026 MSMEs & startups wishlist: Industry bodies seek liquidity relief; call for easier compliance – The Times of India

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As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, industry bodies have flagged key expectations focused on easing pressure on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and strengthening the startup ecosystem amid funding constraints and regulatory challenges. With employment generation and entrepreneurship high on the policy agenda, stakeholders are looking for targeted measures that address cash-flow stress, compliance…

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Budget 2026 expectations: Why the next phase of financial growth is affordable, smarter credit – The Times of India

Budget 2026 expectations: Why the next phase of financial growth is affordable, smarter credit – The Times of India

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Budget 2026: The next phase is not about simply pushing more credit into the system. By Manish ShahIndia’s financial system has crossed an important threshold. Access to credit is no longer the binding constraint it once was. Today, households and enterprises that want credit can largely obtain it. The more relevant question now is whether…

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Budget 2026: Tata Motors flags pressure on entry-level EVs; wants PM E-DRIVE support for fleet segment – The Times of India

Budget 2026: Tata Motors flags pressure on entry-level EVs; wants PM E-DRIVE support for fleet segment – The Times of India

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Tata Motors has sought targeted incentives for entry-level electric vehicles and support for electric cars used in the fleet segment under the PM E-DRIVE scheme in the upcoming Union Budget.In an interaction with news agency PTI, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles managing director and CEO Shailesh Chandra said that while recent government interventions have helped revive…

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Budget 2026: India’s crypto sector calls for clarity and tax relief; seeks 1% TDS rationalisation – The Times of India

Budget 2026: India’s crypto sector calls for clarity and tax relief; seeks 1% TDS rationalisation – The Times of India

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Representative image (AI-generated) As the Union Budget approaches, India’s cryptocurrency sector is seeking clear rules for digital assets. It is also seeking for a rationalisation of the 1% TDS on crypto transactions to boost investor confidence and encourage onshore participation.In the Union Budget 2025, the finance minister left the existing tax framework for VDAs unchanged,…

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