Budget 2026, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister unveiled tabled the third Union Budget of the Modi government for 2025-26 on Sunday, February 1, with a strong emphasis on accelerating infrastructure development and capital expenditure. The policy measures announced in this budget have also led to price cuts across several items.

On the relief front, the government has proposed measures to reduce prices of leather products, cancer drugs and seafood by extending policy support, allowing duty-free imports and granting customs exemptions, with the objective of strengthening domestic industries while easing costs for patients and producers.

In contrast, trading activity and some corporate cash-distribution mechanisms are expected to turn more expens...