Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026–27 today, placing a strong emphasis on education.
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EDCOM 2 and the dilemma of mass promotion

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Union Budget 2026 reduces TCS on overseas travel, medical, and education remittances under LRS to 2 percent. Learn how this ...
The Union Budget 2026 cuts TCS on overseas education, medical expenses and tour packages to 2%, easing upfront costs for students, families and travellers under the LRS framework.
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