Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Delhi Traders React to Union Budget
Traders in Delhi’s Gandhi Nagar Market have different opinions about the Union Budget.
Some think it’s not very helpful for small businesses and local markets.
They say it’s similar to last year’s budget and doesn’t do much to help them.
One trader mentioned that the budget mostly helps people traveling abroad by reducing a tax.
Another trader thinks the budget is good because it sets fair tax rates on products, which will help both traders and customers.
The market has been slow since the COVID-19 pandemic, and traders hope the government will do more to help.
Some traders also like that the budget makes studying abroad cheaper and increases the prices of alcohol and cigarettes.
Traders in Delhi’s Gandhi Nagar Market have mixed reactions to the Union Budget.
The budget is described as average and similar to last year’s.
Tax on international travel reduced from 5% to 2%.
GST rates are fixed in a balanced manner, benefiting traders and consumers.
Market conditions have been weak since the COVID-19 period.
- Who
- Traders in Delhi’s Gandhi Nagar Market
- What
- Mixed reactions to the Union Budget
- When
- After the budget presentation
- Where
- Gandhi Nagar Market, Delhi
- Why
- Budget does not address local market issues adequately
- Location
- Gandhi Nagar Market, Delhi
- Budget Impact
- Mixed reactions from traders
- Tax Reduction
- Tax on international travel reduced from 5% to 2%
- GST Rates
- Fixed in a balanced manner
- Market Conditions
- Weak since COVID-19 period
- Overseas Education
- Made cheaper for students
- Alcohol and Cigarettes
- Price increase welcomed