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Union Budget 2026: For investors, a boring budget is a beautiful thing

On budget day, investors and savers will notice that life goes on as usual. Despite some tweaks in tax regulations and the investment arena, there are no dramatic upheavals. The updates include slight modifications to the securities transaction tax affecting equity derivatives and capital gains on sovereign gold bonds. Meanwhile, the emphasis on nurturing a vibrant corporate bond market persists.

1 Feb 2026 11:34 pm