Budget FY2028: 5 Tax Moves to Make Right Now
The Union Budget FY2028 process has officially kicked off. That means now — not January — is the best time for salaried Indians and small business owners to review tax-saving moves, home loan deductions, and investment plans before rules potentially change.
The average Indian spends more on annual chai (₹18,000+) than on tax planning — and pays the price every March.
Smart Budget planning could save your household this much annually
Key Takeaways
Compare your tax outgo under both old and new regimes using your current salary — submit your regime declaration to your employer NOW to avoid excess TDS all year.
Start or increase SIP investments in ELSS funds if you are on the old regime — early investments earn returns for longer and reduce last-minute March scrambling.
Review your home loan, health insurance, and NPS contributions — check whether you are fully using deductions like Section 80D (₹25,000–₹50,000) and NPS Tier 1 (₹50,000 extra under 80CCD(1B)).
The Union Budget FY2028 process has officially kicked off. That means now — not January — is the best time for salaried Indians and small business owners to review tax-saving moves, home loan deductions, and investment plans before rules potentially change.
Here's what happened: The Union Government has formally initiated the Union Budget FY2027-28 preparation cycle, with ministries filing their Detailed Demands for Grants via the Union Budget Information System (UBIS).. The Budget is expected to continue its focus on the Viksit Bharat vision — prioritising capital expenditure, manufacturing incentives, and middle-class consumption support.. Any changes to personal income tax slabs, deduction limits (80C, 80D, Section 24), or the new vs old tax regime structure will be announced in the February 2027 Budget speech..
What you should do: Compare your tax outgo under both old and new regimes using your current salary — submit your regime declaration to your employer NOW to avoid excess TDS all year.. Start or increase SIP investments in ELSS funds if you are on the old regime — early investments earn returns for longer and reduce last-minute March scrambling.. Review your home loan, health insurance, and NPS contributions — check whether you are fully using deductions like Section 80D (₹25,000–₹50,000) and NPS Tier 1 (₹50,000 extra under 80CCD(1B))..
Even if you pick the new tax regime, contributing ₹50,000 to NPS Tier 1 via your employer's salary structure saves tax under Section 80CCD(2) — this deduction is available in BOTH regimes and most salaried employees never claim it.
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- [1]“Union Budget FY28 Process Begins; Focus On Viksit Bharat Vision” NDTV Profit - Latest · 29 Aug 2026
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