Budget 2026: What Got Cheaper & What Got Costlier
1️⃣ Securities Transaction Tax (STT) Increased
Applies to Futures and Options trading.
Every trade now costs more, especially impacting active traders.
2️⃣ Travel and Education Abroad
TCS reduced to 2 percent flat.
Total cost stays the same, but much less money is blocked upfront.
3️⃣ Healthcare
Basic Customs Duty removed on cancer and rare disease drugs.
Lower treatment bills and reduced financial shock during emergencies.
4️⃣ Consumer Electronics
Import duty reduced on smartphone and electronics components.
Manufacturing costs fall and retail prices may ease gradually.
5️⃣ Food and Grocery Spending
Customs duty reduced on dry fruits and seafood inputs.
Gradual relief in grocery prices and better price stability.
6️⃣ Personal Imports
Import duty on personal-use goods cut to 10 percent.
Overseas purchases become meaningfully cheaper.
7️⃣ Tobacco and Harmful Products
NCCD increased sharply.
Retail prices rise, making consu...
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