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Budget 2026: Sitharaman proposes revised ITR filing till March 31 with nominal fee

In the Union Budget 2026-27 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, key proposals include an extended deadline for revised income tax returns, support for establishing rare earth corridors in various states, upgrades to the Lakhpati Didi Yojana aimed at promoting women's entrepreneurship, and the introduction of seven high-speed rail corridors connecting major cities. Additionally, the government's net market borrowing is projected at ₹11.73 lakh crore for the fiscal year 2027.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha in New Delhi on February 1, 2026. (

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha in New Delhi on February 1, 2026. (

Credit: PTI)

Key Highlights

  • Revised income tax return filing deadline extended to March 31.
  • Government support for rare earth corridors announced for states including Kerala, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
  • Lakhpati Didi Yojana receives major upgrades to enhance women's entrepreneurship.
  • Seven high-speed rail corridors proposed, with three connecting to Hyderabad.
  • Net market borrowing pegged at ₹11.73 lakh crore for FY27.
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Sources

  1. Union Budget 2026-27 | Three of seven high-speed rail corridors to connect Hyderabad
  2. Union Budget 2026: Government’s net market borrowing pegged at ₹11.73 lakh crore for FY27
  3. Budget 2026: Sitharaman proposes revised ITR filing till March 31 with nominal fee
  4. Union Budget 2026 | SHE Marts & more; Sitharaman introduces major upgrade to Lakhpati Didi Yojana
  5. Union Budget 2026: Kerala among states to get rare earth corridor support

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