Budget 2026 Analysis: Tax slab changes and Infrastructure push

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget 2026 today, proposing several reforms in the Direct Tax regime. The standard deduction has been increased to ₹1,00,000, providing much-needed relief to the middle class. On the capital expenditure side, the allocation for the defense and green energy sectors has reached record highs, indicating the government's priority on self-reliance.