Rationalise 39% top tax bracket under new regime, give higher deductions on home loan interests and saving a/c in Budget 2026

As the Indian Union Budget 2026 approaches, personal taxpayers anticipate significant reforms. The article highlights a ...

Interest on fixed deposits like LTCG and STCG, lock-in period of 3 years like ELSS for 80C advantage, what SBI Research suggests for Budget 2026

SBI Research proposes aligning fixed deposit interest tax with capital gains. It also suggests shortening the lock-in for tax ...
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Budget 2026: Time to reboot tax breaks for long-term savings and retirement security

With Section 80C limits frozen and inflation rising, tax professionals want Budget 2026 to separate retirement savings from short-term tax planning ...

Has Section 80C deduction limit hiked? Check how much tax you can save after Union Budget 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has dashed the hopes of salaried employees who opt for the old tax regime. No hike has ...

New Tax Regime: Is ELSS still relevant without Section 80C tax breaks?

ELSS does not offer tax deductions under the New Tax Regime. However, it still has the potential to deliver strong returns ...
Outlook Business

Budget Expectations 2026: Experts Anticipate Prioritization of Tax Certainty Over Big I-T Changes

Ahead of Budget 2027, experts expect limited income tax changes, with focus on tax certainty, TDS simplification, and possible relief under Section 80C.

New tax regime: Is ELSS still worth investing without section 80C benefits?

Once a popular choice for locking in tax benefits under Section 80C, ELSS now faces questions about its relevance since the ...
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Tax-saving options beyond Section 80C you shouldn’t miss

Section 80C lowers your tax liability by a maximum of ₹1.5 lakh through instruments like PPF, ELSS, and life insurance premiums. But once that limit is reached, most taxpayers overlook other ...