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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27 on February 1, 2026. This year’s fiscal roadmap prioritizes Infrastructure, Manufacturing, and the Digital Economy. Key highlights include the rollout of the New Income Tax Act 2025, increased Capex for high-speed rail, and significant duty exemptions on life-saving drugs and green energy components. Additionally, the budget introduced revised STT rates for market traders and new growth incentives for the MSME sector.

Following the announcement, The Edge team had a candid conversation with the public to understand their perspective. We spoke with salaried professionals and locals to capture the ground reality. This report explores the "Gains and Pains" of the 2026 budget, identifying which policies were welcomed and which areas citizens believe could have been better addressed.

​Watch this neutral, street-level view of how the Union Budget impacts the common man.

Reporter: Saakshi Jaiswal
Video Journalist: Ratikant Patra
Video Editor: Chetan Singh

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