Schemes for Urban Poor: PM SVANidhi, PMAY-U, Livelihood Initiatives
Centre supports States through PM SVANidhi, PMAY-U, DAY-NULM and pilot schemes to strengthen livelihoods, housing and social security for the urban poor.
Author: Vinod Arora
IEPFA Draft Amendments: Fast-Track Low-Value Investor Refunds Rules
IEPFA invites public comments on proposed rule amendments to simplify refunds, including a 30-day timeline for low-value claims based on company verification.
Budget 2026 Likely to Focus on Personal Tax Simplification, No Big Cuts
After last year’s major personal tax reforms, Budget 2026-27 may prioritise simplification and consistency across investments rather than fresh tax cuts, say experts.
Budget 26: Insurance Industry Seeks Tax Relief, NTR Deductions, ITC Fix
Ahead of Budget 2026-27, the insurance industry calls for higher tax deductions, extension of benefits to the new tax regime, and resolution of the GST ITC anomaly.
Budget 26: Will FM Sitharaman Scrap the Old Income Tax Regime?
Will the old tax regime be scrapped in Budget 2026-27? Tax experts say it is unlikely, as deductions like HRA and Section 80C remain crucial.
Budget 26: SBI Research Proposes ‘Capital Gains Like’ Tax on FD Interest
Ahead of Budget 2026-27, SBI Research suggests taxing fixed deposit interest like capital gains and reducing tax-saver FD lock-in to three years. Key tax implications explained.
Economic Survey 2025-26: Key Highlights Ahead of Union Budget 2026
Economic Survey 2025-26 highlights India’s GDP growth, fiscal consolidation, GST performance, inflation control, and investment-led expansion ahead of Budget 2026-27.
Budget 2026-27: Experts Push for Tax-Funded Universal Health Care
Ahead of Budget 2026-27, health experts call for tax-funded universal health care, stronger public hospitals, PMJAY reforms, and GST relief on medical inputs.
Budget 2026: Can Tax Relief on Annuities Improve Retirement Security?
Ahead of Budget 2026-27, experts call for rationalising annuity taxation to strengthen retirement income security amid India’s ageing population.
What Middle-Class Taxpayers Expect from Budget 2026-27
From the new tax year system to standard deduction relief, here’s what middle-class taxpayers realistically want from Union Budget 2026-27.