11 Items That Got Cheaper Post-Budget
New Delhi : Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the Union Budget for the 2026-2027 financial year, placing strong emphasis on capital investment and targeted incentives across priority sectors.
Within the Budget proposals, the government outlined steps to bring down the cost of leather goods, cancer drugs, seafood and many more through enhanced policy backing, duty-free imports and selective customs exemptions.
What items did Nirmalaji make cheaper?
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1. Education Abroad
Medicine
2. 17 Drugs For Cancer Patients. Also Drugs, Medicines and Food for Special Medical Purposes for 7 Rare Diseases
3. Seafood Products
seafood
4. Leather Items, Like Footwear
5. Smartphones
smartphone
6. Solar Panels
solar panels
7. Sports Equipment
sports
8. Microwave Ovens And Other Select Kitchen Appliances
ovens
9.Electric Vehicles And EV Batteries
batteries
10. Lithium-Ion Cells For Batteries
battery
11. Textiles, Garments





