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India Union Budget 2026 – Key Points

• Capital Expenditure: ₹12.2 lakh crore (≈ 4.4% of GDP)
• Fiscal Deficit Target: 4.3% of GDP
• Income Tax Slabs: No change
• Infrastructure & Manufacturing: Highest allocation so far
• Semiconductor Mission 2.0: ₹40,000 crore
• MSME Growth Fund: ₹10,000 crore
• Biopharma & Deep Tech: ₹10,000 crore
• Defence Allocation: Increased with focus on domestic production
• Inland Waterways & Ports: Fresh investments announced
• NRI & Remittance Rules: Liberalisation measures introduced