June 8, 2026

Budget 2026

Budget expectations 2026: Recycling industry seeks open scrap trade; flags tariff risks to circular economy

Budget expectations 2026: Recycling industry seeks open scrap trade; flags tariff risks to circular economy

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As global tariff uncertainty reshapes trade flows, leaders from the recycling industry have urged policymakers to prioritise open markets and ease cross-border movement of scrap and reusable materials in the Union Budget 2026, arguing that unrestricted trade is critical to building a resilient circular economy.Speaking at the International Material Recycling Conference (IMRC) 2026 here, industry…

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Budget 2026 real estate expectations: Affordability, tax rationalisation & more; here's what the sector wants

Budget 2026 real estate expectations: Affordability, tax rationalisation & more; here’s what the sector wants

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Budget 2026 is drawing closer and the real estate sector is seeking policy continuity, targeted fiscal measures and long-pending reforms to keep the sector on track.Acording to industry leaders, the updoming Budget can help strengthen confidence across residential, commercial and mixed-use projects by addressing housing affordability, infrastructure-led urban growth, access to capital and faster regulatory…

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Budget 2026: Industry seeks GST-style simplification in customs duty; urges speeding up and simplification of clearences

Budget 2026: Industry seeks GST-style simplification in customs duty; urges speeding up and simplification of clearences

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Budget 2026: As the Union Budget for the financial year 2026-2027 draws closer, Indian companies are expecting a GST like transformation in the customs duty framework to promote trade facilitation and simplify dispute resolution. Key demands include a rationalisation of customs duty rates, a reduction in the number of duty slabs, and the introduction of…

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Budget 2026: Simpler tax laws may lift FDI flows; experts flag capital cost relief

Budget 2026: Simpler tax laws may lift FDI flows; experts flag capital cost relief

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The Union Budget should prioritise simpler and more predictable tax laws, alongside tax neutrality for cross-border and corporate reorganisations, to strengthen India’s appeal as a long-term destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), tax and economic experts said, reported PTI.They argued that rationalising the tax framework and lowering the cost of capital would complement ongoing reforms…

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Budget 2026: Education experts urge government to improve quality, boost infra; call to shift focus on skills

Budget 2026: Education experts urge government to improve quality, boost infra; call to shift focus on skills

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Representative image (AI-generated) As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, education experts have urged the government to shift focus from expanding enrolment to improving quality, infrastructure and future-ready skills. The experts added that it is crucial to harness India’s young population and fast-growing higher education sector.India has the world’s second-largest education system, with nearly 40 per…

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ETNOW kicks off Davos coverage

ETNOW kicks off Davos coverage

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MUMBAI: Business news channel ET NOW will kick off its week-long coverage of World Economic Forum‘s annual meeting in Davos while keeping a close eye on the budget with ‘Budget Yatra’.‘Davos Diaries’ will feature interviews with global CEOs, policymakers, investors and thought leaders and capture the ideas shaping the global economic agenda.At home, for the…

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Union Budget 2026: What corporate India wants from direct tax reforms

Union Budget 2026: What corporate India wants from direct tax reforms

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Current provisions permit filing of modified returns following a business reorganisation only where the original return has already been filed before the reorganisation order. By Shaily Gupta and Aanchal Jain As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, expectations are running high across corporate India. This year’s budget assumes added significance as it precedes the implementation of…

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Budget 2026 expectations: Why India must put prevention at the centre of healthcare reform

Budget 2026 expectations: Why India must put prevention at the centre of healthcare reform

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Medical inflation is the most pressing concern at the moment. By Srikanth KandikondaAs India prepares for the Union Budget 2026-27, stakeholders across sectors are sharpening their focus on measures that can strengthen economic resilience and citizen welfare in the coming year. In the healthcare and insurance space, expectations are anchored in a sustained commitment to…

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