Budget 2026-27: How It Helps You

Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on foreign tour packages cut to 2%, making international trips more affordable.

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TCS/TDS on education remittances abroad reduced to 2%, easing the financial burden on families.

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Smartphones and other electronics may become cheaper due to cuts in duties on components.

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Electric vehicle batteries and solar panels are set to get cheaper with duty exemptions.

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Budget 2026 exempts customs duty on some parts, bringing down prices of microwave ovens.

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Customs duty exemptions on 17 cancer and rare disease drugs will lower treatment costs.

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Lower import duty (20% to 10%) on personal imports means many imported items can become cheaper.

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Budget 2026-27: How It Helps You

BY: BISHAL SINGH

Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on foreign tour packages cut to 2%, making international trips more affordable.

Overseas Travel Becomes Easier

TCS/TDS on education remittances abroad reduced to 2%, easing the financial burden on families.

Lower Costs For Students

Smartphones and other electronics may become cheaper due to cuts in duties on components.

Electronics & Phones

Electric vehicle batteries and solar panels are set to get cheaper with duty exemptions.

EV Batteries & Clean Energy Goods

Budget 2026 exempts customs duty on some parts, bringing down prices of microwave ovens.

Microwave Ovens & Home Appliances

Customs duty exemptions on 17 cancer and rare disease drugs will lower treatment costs.

Essential Medicines & Health Cost Relief

Lower import duty (20% to 10%) on personal imports means many imported items can become cheaper.

Imported Personal Goods