Budget 2026: More Tax Relief for Middle Class? Why the FM Nirmala Sitharaman May Pause Further Cuts

Описание: Budget 2026: More Tax Relief for Middle Class? Why the FM Nirmala Sitharaman May Pause Further Cuts

Will the middle class get more tax relief in Budget 2026? While recent tax cuts and GST reductions were designed to boost consumption and please salaried voters, the data tells a more troubling story. Despite major giveaways, consumption growth remains muted, while government revenues from income tax, corporate tax, GST, and customs duties have slowed sharply.

This analysis explains why blunt tax relief measures may be proving excessively costly, potentially leading to a revenue loss of ₹2–3 lakh crore without delivering the desired economic boost. It also highlights a worrying trend: in a country of 144 crore people, fewer than 2–3 crore citizens may now be paying income tax.

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