Budget 2026: Taxpayers Eye Relief, FM Sitharaman Prepares for Key Announcement

• Taxpayers, including salaried employees, middle-class families, senior citizens, and investors, have high expectations for Budget 2026-27.
• Tax relief is a primary demand, with many hoping for further benefits.
• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her ninth consecutive Budget on February 1, the third full Budget of the Modi 3.0 government.
• The new income tax regime is a key focus, with speculation about further incentives to make it more attractive.
• Millions still depend on deductions under the old regime, such as Section 80C, Section 80D, and home loan interest benefits.

Why It Matters: Taxpayers eagerly await Budget 2026 for potential tax relief and changes to the income tax regimes.