Budget 2026: Tax relief, import duty review to skilling support: Jewelery sector’s wish list for FM Nirmala Sitharaman

As the Union Budget 2026–27 approaches, India’s gems and jewelery industry is calling for a mix of demand-boosting measures, tax rationalization and structural reforms to navigate price volatility, global trade uncertainty and evolving consumer preferences. Gold and silver prices have been trading at record high levels, making jewelery costlier for consumers. Gold prices have rallied…

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Budget 2026: Big bang reforms unlikely; infra push, structural measures to get focus amid global headwinds: PL Capital

The Union Budget for FY26-27 is expected to maintain a strong focus on infrastructure spending and structural reforms, even as global geopolitical uncertainty, trade tensions with the US, and slowing private investment pose fresh challenges, according to a report by PL Capital. India enters the Budget season retaining its position as the world’s fastest-growing large…

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Budget 2026: From auto, telecom, railways to defense – Morgan Stanley points out key reforms needed in various sectors

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2026–27 on 1 February, with expectations running high across sectors at a time when the global economy is grappling with tariff pressures and heightened geopolitical uncertainty that continue to disrupt cross-border trade. Despite the volatile global macroeconomic environment, the Indian economy remains resilient. Analysts expect…

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Budget 2026: Real estate sector pins hopes on Affordable Housing revival, tax relief, infrastructure push

As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, India’s real estate sector finds itself at a crucial crossroads. While headline numbers point to record luxury home sales and rising property values, industry leaders warn that the underlying reality is far more complex—and troubling. The widening gap between premium housing and mass affordability has emerged as the sector’s…

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