The Budget also announced measures to facilitate exports of handicrafts and other sectors, such as leather and marine products.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the 2025-26 Budget on February 1, with a focus on education, healthcare, and potential tax relief for the middle class.

The new, simplified tax regime is now a clear winner in the case of most tax slabs, show Deloitte calculations. In case of ...