Budget 2026: An income tax surprise likely for middle class? Why FM Sitharaman is betting big on ‘Consumption’ this year
- Posted on January 12, 2026
- By Financial Express
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Budget 2026: An income tax surprise likely for middle class? Why FM Sitharaman is betting big on ‘Consumption’ this year
Union Budget 2026 Live: As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present her ninth Budget, expectations centre on a consumption-led growth push, tax certainty, MSME support and targeted infrastructure spending amid tight fiscal conditions.
