Finance Act 2026 Notified: Key Budget Measures Activated For FY 2026–27

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The Government has officially notified the Finance Act 2026, activating fiscal measures outlined in the Union Budget for 2026-27.

A gazette issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice confirmed that the Act received presidential assent on March 30, 2026.

The Parliament of India completed the legislative process after the Finance Bill 2026 secured approval.

The Rajya Sabha returned the Bill to the Lok Sabha by voice vote following deliberations. The Lok Sabha had earlier passed it on March 25 with 32 amendments.

The Union Budget sets total expenditure at Rs 53.47 lakh crore, marking a 7.7 per cent rise over the current fiscal ending March 31.

Capital expenditure stands at Rs 12.2 lakh crore, reflecting a Rs 2.2 lakh crore increase to accelerate infrastructure expansion.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the creation of an Infrastructure Risk Development Fund to expedite major projects.

The Budget prioritises highways, ports, railways, and power sectors, while advancing manufacturing across seven strategic industries and strengthening MSMEs.

The government targets a fiscal deficit of 4.3 per cent of GDP for 2026-27, reinforcing its consolidation roadmap.

Net borrowing from dated securities is estimated at Rs 11.7 lakh crore, with gross market borrowing pegged at Rs 17.2 lakh crore.

Sitharaman highlighted a decline in India’s debt-to-GDP ratio from 56.1 per cent in 2025-26 to 55.6 per cent in the coming fiscal. This reduction will lower interest obligations, sustain fiscal stability, and release additional resources for development initiatives.

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