Budget

Grocery spending fell 8% while rent rose 21%, showing a mixed picture for household budgets in 2026. GST 2.0 brought price relief, but families largely used the extra headroom for savings, better food, education, and health rather than splurging.

Presenting his maiden Budget, BJP leader and state Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah also announced the continuance of all the major schemes rolled out during the last five years.

In its interim budget earlier this year, the previous TMC government had estimated expenditure of ₹4.06 lakh crore, of which ₹1.68 lakh crore, or 41.4%, was earmarked for the social sector.

A Mumbai-based man has sparked a lively debate online after revealing that he and his partner, who collectively earn ₹2.2 lakh a month, are struggling to save money.

In a poll, more than half of respondents consider themselves financially “conflicted.”

50-30-20, envelope, and zero-based budgeting: three personal finance systems that help manage income, control spending, and improve savings discipline through structured planning, flexible methods, and financial clarity.