The net GST revenue for January stood at Rs 1,70,719 crore, up 7.6 per cent from the same month last year. Year-to-date net revenue reached Rs 15,95,752 crore, an annual growth of 6.8 per cent. Domestic GST collections rose 4.8 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1,41,132 crore

Union Budget 2026 brings changes affecting household expenses and consumer choices. Smartphones, sports goods, select drugs, and capital equipment may get cheaper, while alcohol, tobacco, and stock futures trading become costlier