Budget 2026: What’s in it for the middle class?
- Posted on February 1, 2026
- By Financial Express
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Budget 2026: What’s in it for the middle class?

The Union Budget 2026 brings a mix of tax relief, compliance ease and targeted cost-of-living measures for India’s middle class. From income tax filing changes and lower overseas remittance costs to healthcare relief and tweaks in investment rules, the Budget signals how the government plans to balance fiscal discipline with household financial pressures.