Budget 2026: what it means for the common citizen

Income tax slabs revised

Middle-income earners may see marginal relief under updated exemption limits.

Roads, railways, and digital projects receive a significant capital outlay.

Credit guarantees and irrigation schemes headline the agriculture section.

New primary-care centres and insurance cover expansion were announced.

STEM labs and vocational training get dedicated funding for youth employment.

Analysts say subsidy tweaks could influence short-term retail prices.

Economists call it a growth-oriented budget with moderate fiscal risk.