Those earning between Rs230,000-Rs341,000 per month likely to get some relief; maximum tax rate expected to be lowered from 35pc to 30pc.

• Think tank seeks relief for salaried class • Stresses social spending should boost productivity, not just expenditure

Think tank seeks relief for salaried class; stresses social spending should boost productivity, not just expenditure.

Those earning between Rs230,000-Rs341,000 per month likely to get some relief; maximum tax rate expected to be lowered from 35pc to 30pc.

The government has revised the income tax brackets and slabs for fiscal year 2026-27. Find out how it affects your take-home pay

The income tax relief will headline the budget for high earners, but there’s more in it for the general public as well.

Income tax rates reduced for salaried individuals earning between Rs2.2m and Rs7m annually; 35pc slab threshold raised to Rs7m.