Solicitor General Tushar Mehta hailed Budget 2026-27 as a bold roadmap for Viksit Bharat 2047, praising its balanced focus on infrastructure-led growth, fiscal discipline, high-speed rail, national waterways, digital public infrastructure, and a globally competitive, self-reliant India economy vision.
The Supreme Court waived interest on telecom companies’ outstanding license fee dues, providing relief amid financial struggles. Ruling impacts major firms, aiming to stabilize the industry and support growth. This decision follows a classification change, deeming yearly license fees not a revenue expense. Telecommunications companies petitioned for review citing concerns over taxable income. Supreme Court refused reconsideration but expressed willingness to explore exempting post-1999 interest.
