The Economic Times

Budget at a glance: PLI schemes, personal tax reforms and the big dream of self-reliance

2026 Budget at a Glance PDF: As Union Budget 2026-27 approaches, focus is on potential tax reforms and regulatory simplification. Last year's budget prioritized infrastructure, employment, MSME support, manufacturing, agriculture, green growth, digital infrastructure, urban development, human capital, and social protection. Taxpayers and industry leaders anticipate further measures to encourage private investment following a year of consolidation-led policymaking.