India, Feb. 1 -- Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday presented the Union Budget 2026, with some measures intended to bring relief to the common man with key reforms.

Sitharaman's 81-minute-long Budget speech saw no change in income tax slabs but included major announcements that focused on three "kartavyas" or duties of the central government - accelerating and sustaining economic growth; fulfilling aspirations of the people; and the vision of 'Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas'.

The reforms focus on students, farmers, women, healthcare workers, investors and taxpayers that will benefit the common man.

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