Illustration of a taxpayer jumping over a steel bear trap with ₹500 notes, representing the Section 87A Mutual Fund Trap and LTCG tax impact in Union Budget 2026.

Section 87A Mutual Fund Trap: Why Your ₹12 Lakh “Tax-Free” Income is a Lie in Budget 2026

As the countdown to Budget 2026 begins, the Budget 2026 tax-free limit for salaried individuals is dominating headlines—but a massive…