The Budget confirms that the Income Tax Act, 2025 will take effect from 1 April 2026 with redesigned rules and forms. The move aims to simplify understanding and improve voluntary compliance.
The Budget proposes a single integrated order for assessment and penalty to avoid parallel proceedings. The key takeaway is reduced compliance burden and faster resolution of tax disputes.
The Budget sharply increases the safe harbour threshold for IT services from ₹300 crore to ₹2,000 crore. This brings a much larger segment of IT companies under a simplified transfer pricing regime.
The Budget proposes reducing customs duty on all dutiable personal imports from 20% to 10%. The key takeaway is direct relief for travellers and individuals importing goods for personal use.
The Budget proposes moving effective duty rates into the tariff and removing outdated exemptions. The key takeaway is greater transparency and easier determination of applicable customs duties.
The Finance Bill proposes taxing buy-back consideration as capital gains instead of dividends. The key takeaway is reduced tax burden for non-promoter shareholders and clearer alignment with capital gains principles.
The Budget proposes removal of Section 13(8)(b), ending supplier-location-based taxation for intermediary services. The key takeaway is that exports will become zero-rated while imports will attract GST under RCM.
The Budget outlines a reform-driven roadmap centred on manufacturing, infrastructure expansion, and fiscal discipline. The key takeaway is a sustained push for long-term growth backed by targeted investments and structural reforms.
The Budget outlines a three-pronged framework focused on economic growth, capacity building, and inclusive development. Higher public investment and sector-specific reforms form the core strategy.
Summary of the Finance Bill, 2026 outlining income-tax rates, surcharge structure, threshold relief, amendments across direct and indirect taxes, and the introduction of a disclosure scheme, based strictly on the Bill as introduced.
