“Are CAs Too Expensive?” Budget 2026’s Corporate Mitras Plan Triggers Outrage
The Union Budget 2026 announcement on introducing “Corporate Mitras” has triggered concern and debate among Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries...
![Budget 2026: Know the Complete Taxation and Compliance Changes of Trusts and NGOs [Read Finance Bill 2026]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/02/03/250x150_2123547-budget-2026-taxation-compliance-trusts-ngos-taxscan.webp "Budget 2026: Know the Complete Taxation and Compliance Changes of Trusts and NGOs [Read Finance Bill 2026]")
CBIC Exempts Excise Duty on Unbranded, Non-Retail Unmanufactured Tobacco and Refuse, Retains 18% Levy on Others [Read Notification]
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued an amendment notification dated 1 February, 2026, now exempting unmanufactured tobacco and tobacco refuse that do not bear a brand...
![CBIC Exempts Excise Duty on Unbranded, Non-Retail Unmanufactured Tobacco and Refuse, Retains 18% Levy on Others [Read Notification]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/02/02/500x300_2123361-cbic-exempts-excise-duty-unmanufactured-tobacco-refuse-taxscan.webp "CBIC Exempts Excise Duty on Unbranded, Non-Retail Unmanufactured Tobacco and Refuse, Retains 18% Levy on Others [Read Notification]")
Union Budget 2026 highlights: FM Nirmala Sitharaman Launches 6‑Month Window for Small Taxpayers to Disclose Foreign Assets.
The Union Budget for the Financial Year 2026-27 was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha today (Sunday, 1 February 2026). Among many announcements made during...
Budget 2026: Biogas Value to Be Fully Excluded From Central Excise on Biogas-Blended CNG [Read Finance Bill 2026]
Among many announcements made during the Union Budget 2026 presentation, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed a strategy to increase the use of cleaner fuel in India. The purpose of this...
![Budget 2026: Biogas Value to Be Fully Excluded From Central Excise on Biogas-Blended CNG [Read Finance Bill 2026]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/02/02/500x300_2123310-budget-2026-biogas-value-fully-excluded-central-excise-biogas-blended-cng-taxscan.webp "Budget 2026: Biogas Value to Be Fully Excluded From Central Excise on Biogas-Blended CNG [Read Finance Bill 2026]")
Budget 2026: 15% Tax Rate Proposed on Business Income of Offshore Banking Units, IFSC Units [Read Finance Bill 2026]
The Union Budget for the Financial Year 2026-27 was presented by Finance MinisterNirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha today (Sunday, 1 February 2026). The Finance Bill, 2026, introduces a new...
![Budget 2026: 15% Tax Rate Proposed on Business Income of Offshore Banking Units, IFSC Units [Read Finance Bill 2026]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2026/02/01/500x300_2123128-budget-2026-tax-rate-business-income-offshore-banking-units-ifsc-units-taxscan.webp "Budget 2026: 15% Tax Rate Proposed on Business Income of Offshore Banking Units, IFSC Units [Read Finance Bill 2026]")