Economy | 01 Feb 2026

Budget 2026 net tax receipts

Centre's net tax receipts were estimated at Rs. 28.7 lakh crore for 2026-27.

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What happened

Centre's net tax receipts were estimated at Rs. 28.7 lakh crore for 2026-27. This update is useful for exam-oriented current affairs revision under Economy/Budget.

Key point: Centre's net tax receipts were estimated at Rs. 28.7 lakh crore for 2026-27. Exam relevance: This fact can be asked directly in SSC, Railway, Banking, Defence and State exam current affairs sections.

Why it matters

Useful for one-liner current affairs, static-GK linkage and quick revision.

Static GK

  • Economy/Budget fact: Centre's net tax receipts were estimated at Rs. 28.7 lakh crore for 2026-27.

MCQ Practice

1. In Budget 2026-27, Centre's net tax receipts were estimated at:
  • Rs. 28.7 lakh crore
  • Rs. 36.5 lakh crore
  • Rs. 53.5 lakh crore
  • Rs. 11.7 lakh crore

Answer: Rs. 28.7 lakh crore

Why: Correct answer: A. Centre's net tax receipts were estimated at Rs. 28.7 lakh crore for 2026-27. Therefore, option A (Rs. 28.7 lakh crore) is correct.