New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- Big relaxations announced by the Centre last year in both direct and indirect taxes appear to have found favour with the population, but expectations for more still run high ahead of the Budget, a Mint readers' poll suggests.

Most respondents to the poll are still seeking a populist approach in the Budget, and are hoping for further tax relief and some exemptions under the new tax regime.

Mint conducted a poll of its digital and print readers between 4 December 2025 and 26 January 2026 to capture public views on the upcoming Budget and to gauge what they want the government to prioritize this time. A total of 1,674 readers answered the poll. The sample is not representative of the population.

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