Will Middle Class Finally Have Something To Look Forward To In Budget? Here's What PM Modi Said
2 months ago

Will Middle Class Finally Have Something To Look Forward To In Budget? Here's What PM Modi Said

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's customary pre-Budget speech on Friday, January 31, gave the nation's middle class something to look forward to in Budget 2025. However, in FY 2022-23, PIT again exceeded CIT, with collections reaching Rs 8.33 lakh crore compared to CIT's Rs 8.25 lakh crore. According to the 2024-25 budget, PIT collections are expected to rise to Rs 11.87 lakh crore, while CIT is forecast to be Rs 10.2 lakh crore. Budget Amid Delhi Elections PM Modi's mention of the middle class in his pre-Budget speech seems to be spurred by the increased focus on the approaching assembly elections in Delhi.

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Budget provides ‘marginal relief’ for those taxpayers whose income exceeds ₹12 lakh p.a., says Nirmala Sitharaman
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Budget provides ‘marginal relief’ for those taxpayers whose income exceeds ₹12 lakh p.a., says Nirmala Sitharaman

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said the Finance Bill 2025 provides unprecedented tax relief, and the 13.14% projected growth in personal income tax collection is "realistic" and supported by solid data. Union Budget 2025: Tax bonanza for middle class In the 2025-26 Budget, the government has hiked income tax rebate to ₹12 lakh per annum from ₹7 lakh earlier. …

BJP wins Delhi polls, Tax bonanza for middle class in Union Budget, RBI cuts repo rate, and more: The week in 5 charts
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BJP wins Delhi polls, Tax bonanza for middle class in Union Budget, RBI cuts repo rate, and more: The week in 5 charts

The Hindu  

BJP returns to power in Delhi after 26 years The BJP on Saturday returned to power in Delhi after more than 26 years to sweep away the Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party with a two-thirds majority on the back of a hyper localised campaign. Union Budget: No income tax up to ₹12 lakh, tax slabs revised Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman …

How Modi’s Union budget played a key role in BJP’s victory in Delhi assembly elections
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How Modi’s Union budget played a key role in BJP’s victory in Delhi assembly elections

Live Mint  

The BJP's return to Delhi after 27 years, one of their strongest showings ever in the national capital, has been boosted in no small way by last week's Union budget, which slashed income tax for the salaried middle class, a key voting bloc in the capital. Almost 30 years later, the same middle class has swung them back to power,” …

Delhi Election Results: Did Nirmala Sitharaman’s Income Tax cuts fuel BJP’s capital gains?
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Delhi Election Results: Did Nirmala Sitharaman’s Income Tax cuts fuel BJP’s capital gains?

Live Mint  

Delhi Election Results: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her Budget 2025 speech on February 1 that income tax will not be payable up to income of ₹12 lakh. Focus Middle Class From President Droupadi Murmu to AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, everyone seemed to be concerned about the middle class in the run-up to the Februay 5 assembly polls …

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Best of the Week: From hating winters to waiting for ‘Dilli ki Sardi’

Live Mint  

Dear reader, Born and raised in Lucknow, I’ve experienced every season in its full intensity—scorching summers, relentless monsoons, and bone-chilling winters. On to the best of Mint’s journalism from this week: 💰 In an exclusive post-Bidget interview with Mint, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the headline-grabbing personal income tax cut. 🌐 🌐 In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times during …

NDA govt has left more money in the hands of middle class by lowering income tax: PM Modi
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NDA govt has left more money in the hands of middle class by lowering income tax: PM Modi

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Prime minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the income tax rationalization undertaken by the Centre in the last 10 years has left more money in the hands of the middle class. "In the last years, by lowering income tax we have increased the income of the middle class. Presenting the budget, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman had said that …

ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES | Budget 2025: Behind the BJP’s Plot to Consolidate the Middle Class Vote Bank
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ECONOMIC PERSPECTIVES | Budget 2025: Behind the BJP’s Plot to Consolidate the Middle Class Vote Bank

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 04, 2025 18:50 IST - 10 MINS READ If an element of surprise is the hallmark of a good budget, then Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman can pride herself on having won the day on February 1. This helped finance corporate tax concessions, some capital spending, and limited allocations for different welfare schemes linked to the ruling party …

Using a tax prod to goad the great Indian middle class
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Using a tax prod to goad the great Indian middle class

New Indian Express  

February 1 was a firecracker moment for the great Indian middle class. In her record 8th budget as finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman announced a whole set of new income tax slabs, and a set of new tax rates that has India salivating. The government is proposing to sacrifice as much as Rs 1,00,000 crore in direct tax revenues, which would …

Big post-budget mood upswing 48 hours ahead of Delhi polls, shows C Voter survey
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Big post-budget mood upswing 48 hours ahead of Delhi polls, shows C Voter survey

India Today  

One week is indeed a long time in politics. Just a few days ago, the authors wrote a column for this platform with a headline that said: “In dire straits: Indians send SOS on the eve of Budget 2025.” This was based on an exclusive survey conducted by C Voter for India Today towards the end of January during which …

Budget 2025 overlooks joblessness
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Budget 2025 overlooks joblessness

The Hindu  

The previous Budget, presented in July 2024 after the Lok Sabha election, had accorded priority to employment and skill development, given the nature of the election mandate. Among centrally The Finance Minister has sought to counterbalance the deflationary impact of these expenditure cuts by enhancing the annual rebate for income tax payers from ₹7 lakh to ₹12 lakh from 2025-26. …

Budget 2025 - A fine blend of tax reforms and growth
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Budget 2025 - A fine blend of tax reforms and growth

Live Mint  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has delivered a realistic and positive punch to keep the economy progressing, especially with a strong push to boost urban consumption, at a very crucial time of challenges globally and domestically. The fiscal deficit target was brought down by 40 basis points to 4.4% of gross domestic product when geopolitical headwinds, global uncertainties, depreciating rupee, slowdown …

PM Modi rally in Delhi: ‘BJP only party to respect middle class, Budget fulfils Modi’s guarantees’
1 month, 4 weeks ago

PM Modi rally in Delhi: ‘BJP only party to respect middle class, Budget fulfils Modi’s guarantees’

The Hindu  

Lauding the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said only the BJP respected the middle class of the country and the Budget was focused on ensuring that “Modi’s Guarantees” were fulfilled. Delhi Assembly elections 2025: Full coverage Addressing his final rally in the capital at R.K. Puram ahead of the Delhi Assembly election in …

Will income tax relief for middle class in Union Budget give leg up to BJP in Delhi polls?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Will income tax relief for middle class in Union Budget give leg up to BJP in Delhi polls?

Firstpost  

In a big relief for the middle class, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said those earning an annual income of up to Rs 12 lakh do not have to pay income tax. Delhi BJP leaders have welcomed the tax relief in the Budget, saying it will boost the confidence of the middle class in the BJP. Speaking to PTI, Delhi …

No income tax upto Rs 12 lakh: Social media sparks meme frenzy after Budget 2025, netizens in celebration mode
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No income tax upto Rs 12 lakh: Social media sparks meme frenzy after Budget 2025, netizens in celebration mode

India TV News  

The internet is buzzing with emotions after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a tax break for India's middle class on Saturday, claiming that those earning up to Rs 12 lakh will not be required to pay any income tax under the new regime. Nirmala Sitharaman, who delivered the Union Budget for 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha at 11 a.m., stated …

Watch: Budget 2025 round-up: Bonanza for the middle class
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Watch: Budget 2025 round-up: Bonanza for the middle class

The Hindu  

Ahead of the Budget, there was an expectation that the government would provide some relief for the middle class, which has been stuck in a rut lately. FM Nirmala Sitharaman delivered a big announcement for this class -- in her Budget speech, she announced that there would be no income tax for incomes up to ₹12 lakh. The Finance Minister …

Budget Reactions: Yadav, Sai hail budget, say it will realize commitment of developed India
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Budget Reactions: Yadav, Sai hail budget, say it will realize commitment of developed India

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday hailed the Union budget for 2025-26 presented in the parliament, saying that it would fulfil the commitments of the developed India, given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Taking to X, he said, “The Union budget 2025-26 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman under the guidance of respected Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Union Budget 2025: India’s Middle Class, Jobs, GDP Growth and the Need for a Census
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Union Budget 2025: India’s Middle Class, Jobs, GDP Growth and the Need for a Census

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 01, 2025 21:50 IST - 8 MINS READ No matter where in the world a baby is born, a universally favourite game is playing “peekaboo.” Babies are surprised when they see things come back after being out of sight and the game is structured around the time-tested method of creating a joke; the setup, the build-up and …

Delhi Gets Rs 100 Crore More In Budget 2025. BJP Hails Tax Relief, AAP Says ‘Middle Class Deceived’
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Delhi Gets Rs 100 Crore More In Budget 2025. BJP Hails Tax Relief, AAP Says ‘Middle Class Deceived’

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New Delhi, Feb 1 : The Delhi government was allocated Rs 100 crore more in the Union Budget 2025-26 presented in the Parliament on Saturday compared to FY 2024-25, even as the Aam Aadmi Party termed it a "major disappointment". मिडल क्लास के होम लोन और व्हीकल लोन में छूट दी जाए; किसानों के… — Arvind Kejriwal February 1, 2025 …

Budget will boost the rise of aspirational India: Capt. Brijesh Chowta
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Budget will boost the rise of aspirational India: Capt. Brijesh Chowta

The Hindu  

Dakshina Kannada Member of Parliament Capt. Brijesh Chowta on Saturday, February 1, termed the Union Budget 2025 as a comprehensive, compassionate one that will fuel aspirations, empower dreams and make Bharat even more conducive for growth. Chowta in a statement said the Budget would boost the rise of aspirational India, with a host of measures announced to aid ease of …

New income tax slabs and more: The big Budget 2025 announcements, in graphics
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New income tax slabs and more: The big Budget 2025 announcements, in graphics

Firstpost  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Union Budget for the financial year 2025-2026 in Parliament on Saturday. From a change in income tax slabs to a boost to IIT infrastructure, here are the major announcements of the Budget Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Union Budget for the financial year 2025-2026 in Parliament on Saturday. Here’s a quick look at …

New income tax slabs and more: The big Budget 2025 announcements, in graphics
2 months ago

New income tax slabs and more: The big Budget 2025 announcements, in graphics

Firstpost  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Union Budget for the financial year 2025-2026 in Parliament on Saturday. From a change in income tax slabs to a boost to IIT infrastructure, here are the major announcements of the Budget Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a post-budget press conference, in New Delhi, Saturday, February 1, 2025. PTI Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman …

‘Focus on wealth creation, win for middle class’: How experts see tax cut in Sitharaman’s Budget 2025
2 months ago

‘Focus on wealth creation, win for middle class’: How experts see tax cut in Sitharaman’s Budget 2025

Firstpost  

After Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed to make income up to Rs 12 lakh tax-free in the Budget 2025-26, among other measures, experts said it was a pro-growth budget that sought to focus on wealth creation for the middle class with eyes on triggering consumption-led growth A customer looks at consumable goods before buying them at a supermarket in …

Union Budget 2025: BJP finally speaks to middle class base, goodies for Bihar too
2 months ago

Union Budget 2025: BJP finally speaks to middle class base, goodies for Bihar too

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech was possibly the shortest she has delivered in her eight consecutive presentations, but it packed the strongest punch in terms of political implications, marking the possible return of the middle classes to the BJP fold. Union Budget 2025 LIVE updates Traditionally, the BJP has commanded the support of the middle class, but this key …

Union Budget 2025 strengthens the middle class for a consumption-driven economy
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2 months ago

Union Budget 2025 strengthens the middle class for a consumption-driven economy

Live Mint  

The Union Budget 2025, presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, introduces key measures to strengthen India’s middle class. With a strong emphasis on tax relief, housing, employment, and infrastructure development, the budget aims to enhance financial security, boost demand, and propel India toward its vision of Viksit Bharat—a developed and economically empowered nation. Individuals earning up to ₹12 lakh annually …

India’s Budget 2025-26: Key Announcements, Tax Cuts, and Political Reactions
2 months ago

India’s Budget 2025-26: Key Announcements, Tax Cuts, and Political Reactions

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 01, 2025 16:27 IST - 4 MINS READ Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2025-26 attempts to balance economic priorities with electoral considerations. Agriculture takes centrestage, with an increased Rs.7 lakh cap on the subsidised Kisan Credit Card loans and targeted programmes for pulses, cotton, and makhana production. The government has also raised the subsidised Kisan Credit Card …

A visionary and pro-people Budget paving the way for Viksit Bharat: Naidu
2 months ago

A visionary and pro-people Budget paving the way for Viksit Bharat: Naidu

Deccan Chronicle  

Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday welcomed the union budget for 2025-26, terming it pro-people and progressive, reflecting the vision for a Viksit Bharat under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the Union Government and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting a pro-people and progressive budget,” said Naidu in …

Why Budget 2025 has suddenly heeded to the harassed middle-class salaried taxpayer
2 months ago

Why Budget 2025 has suddenly heeded to the harassed middle-class salaried taxpayer

Live Mint  

In a big announcement for the middle class during her budget speech, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gladdened the hearts of the influential if numerically smaller, white-collar class, a day after PM Narendra Modi’s invoked goddess Lakshmi’s special blessings for them. There will be no income tax payable up to ₹12 lakh--or up to ₹12.75 lakh, including standard deductions for …

Union Budget 2025-26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi comments on the Budget presented by Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2025
2 months ago

Union Budget 2025-26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi comments on the Budget presented by Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2025

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Saturday, said that “This Budget fulfils dreams of every Indian, reflects aspirations of 140 crore Indians. It is a people’s Budget.” Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha on the second day of the Budget session of Parliament. Union Budget 2025 LIVE updates Mr. Modi said, “Budgets often …

Budget 2025: Modi govt's big income tax relief to middle class| Key takeaways
2 months ago

Budget 2025: Modi govt's big income tax relief to middle class| Key takeaways

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government presented an annual budget to Parliament on Saturday that focused on wooing the salaried middle class with tax cuts and spurring economic growth by boosting agriculture and manufacturing. In her budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government is focused on boosting private investment to strengthen growth, increasing funding in the agriculture sector and …

‘Force multiplier’, PM Modi hails Union Budget 2025, says ‘will fulfill dreams of 140 crore Indians’
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2 months ago

‘Force multiplier’, PM Modi hails Union Budget 2025, says ‘will fulfill dreams of 140 crore Indians’

Live Mint  

Budget 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded Union Budget 2025 as a ‘force multiplier’ and said, “The Viksit Bharat Budget 2025 reflects our Government’s commitment to fulfilling the aspirations of 140 crore Indians.” Hours after the Budget was presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Prime Minister Modi hailed it as a “people’s Budget that will boost savings …

BJP Hails Budget For Income Tax Exemption, Opposition Says: 'Devil Is In Details'
2 months ago

BJP Hails Budget For Income Tax Exemption, Opposition Says: 'Devil Is In Details'

ABP News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party hailed the Union Budget 2025-26 after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced income tax exemption for salaried people upto Rs 12.75 lakh. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the "middle class is always in PM Modi's heart." Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami called the announcement a "big gift" for the middle class. Thanks for this …

Budget 2025: Significant Tax Cuts and Reforms to Empower Middle Class and Boost Economy | ABP NEWS
2 months ago

Budget 2025: Significant Tax Cuts and Reforms to Empower Middle Class and Boost Economy | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

The recent Indian Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman brings significant tax relief to the middle class. For those earning between ₹12 lakh and ₹16 lakh, the tax rate will be 15%, and it increases incrementally for higher income brackets, with a maximum of 30% for incomes above ₹24 lakh. Key announcements include opening the atomic energy sector …

Budget 2025: Middle Class Wins Big in 2025 Budget with Tax Cuts | ABP NEWS
2 months ago

Budget 2025: Middle Class Wins Big in 2025 Budget with Tax Cuts | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

The 2025 budget has brought significant relief for the middle class, exceeding expectations. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced substantial tax benefits, making the new tax regime more favorable compared to the old one. Unlike the old tax regime, which required various investment avenues for tax exemptions, the new regime directly puts money in the pocket of taxpayers without requiring additional …

‘Middle class always in PM Modi’s heart’: Amit Shah hails Budget as FM Sitharaman says ‘no income tax till ₹12 lakh’
2 months ago

‘Middle class always in PM Modi’s heart’: Amit Shah hails Budget as FM Sitharaman says ‘no income tax till ₹12 lakh’

Live Mint  

Home Minister Amit Shah on February 1 hailed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech. This came as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the abolition of income tax until ₹12 lakh under the new tax regime. Budget 2025 LIVE Updates Taking to X, Amit Shah said, “The middle class is always in PM Modi’s heart. Congratulations to all the beneficiaries on …

Budget 2025: Budget Offers Big Tax Breaks for Middle Class, Says Jyotiraditya Scindia | ABP NEWS
2 months ago

Budget 2025: Budget Offers Big Tax Breaks for Middle Class, Says Jyotiraditya Scindia | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

The recent budget offers substantial tax relief to the middle class, with exemptions up to 12 lakh rupees and income tax reductions for high earners, ranging from 40% to 25%. By providing tax relief, the government encourages the middle class to invest in skills development, adopt technologies like AI, and contribute to the entrepreneurial ecosystem. This unprecedented tax relief, which …

Happy With Income Tax Announcements In Budget 2025? Here's How Much It Will Cost Centre
2 months ago

Happy With Income Tax Announcements In Budget 2025? Here's How Much It Will Cost Centre

ABP News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled significant tax relief for the salaried class under the new income tax regime. Announcing a major change, she stated that individuals with an income of up to Rs 12 lakh will be exempt from paying any income tax, excluding special rate incomes like capital gains. Slab Rate Changes Bring Relief In addition to the …

Budget 2025: ITC to HUL- FMCG, consumer durables stocks surge after FM announces income tax relief
2 months ago

Budget 2025: ITC to HUL- FMCG, consumer durables stocks surge after FM announces income tax relief

Live Mint  

Budget 2025: Several FMCG, consumer durables, auto and realty stocks jumped higher in intraday trade on Saturday, February 1, after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced major tweaks in personal income tax rates and limits in Budget 2025 speech. I am now happy to announce that there will be no income tax up to an income of ₹12 lakhs.” The FM …

‘No income tax up to ₹12 lakh’: Middle class erupts in joy at Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget bonanza
2 months ago

‘No income tax up to ₹12 lakh’: Middle class erupts in joy at Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget bonanza

Hindustan Times  

Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Budget speech, said there would be “no income tax payable till income of ₹12 lakh.” The announcement prompted a wave of joy among the middle-class salaried population, and as expected, many took to social media to share their happiness about the “big relief.” Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2025-26 in the Lok …

Budget 2025: Here Are The 6 Domains Where Reforms Will Be Initiated, As Per FM Nirmala Sitharaman
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2 months ago

Budget 2025: Here Are The 6 Domains Where Reforms Will Be Initiated, As Per FM Nirmala Sitharaman

ABP News  

Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025 in Parliament today, marking yet another milestone in her notable tenure. The Budget sets a transformative agenda with six key focus areas: taxation, urban development, mining, financial sector, power, and regulatory reforms. Budget 2025: Key Announcements & Reforms Boost for Middle Class: Acknowledging the contribution of the middle class …

India's Budget 2025: Will the 2025 Budget Offer Relief to the Middle Class? | ABP NEWS
2 months ago

India's Budget 2025: Will the 2025 Budget Offer Relief to the Middle Class? | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

India's 2025 budget process reflects the government's continued focus on economic growth and structural reforms. There is also a continued focus on agriculture, labor reforms, and strengthening the capital expenditure framework to ensure long-term growth. Additionally, the government’s commitment to rural economies and small-scale industries remains strong, aligning with the push for textile sector reforms and regional economic development. This …

India's Budget 2025: Rural Focus, Tax Relief, and Key Infrastructure Announced | ABP NEWS
2 months ago

India's Budget 2025: Rural Focus, Tax Relief, and Key Infrastructure Announced | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

The Union Budget 2025, the second under the Modi government 3.0, is being presented today by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at 11 AM in the Lok Sabha. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hinted at initiatives benefiting the poor, middle class, and women, fueling hope among these groups. The middle class, in particular, anticipates tax relief, with speculations that income tax slabs …

Union Budget 2025: Why salaried and middle- class taxpayers have sky-high expectations – Top 3 points
2 months ago

Union Budget 2025: Why salaried and middle- class taxpayers have sky-high expectations – Top 3 points

Live Mint  

Union Budget 2025: As India prepares for Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's budget speech, the salaried and middle class is keeping its hopes high, expecting relief in income tax slabs and tweaks in standard deduction, according to multiple media reports. Focus on tax slabs, reforms and simplification For quite some time now, the salaried and middle class has been expecting relief …

Budget 2025: 3 big changes you can expect in new tax regime today
2 months ago

Budget 2025: 3 big changes you can expect in new tax regime today

India Today  

Some major changes to the new income tax regime may be announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Budget 2025 to make it more attractive for taxpayers. Experts across various sectors are optimistic that the Finance Minister will introduce major measures in the new tax regime to ease the burden on the middle class. HIGHER REBATE UNDER SECTION 87A …

India's Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman Leaves Residence Ahead of Budget 2025 Announcement |ABP NEWS
2 months ago

India's Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman Leaves Residence Ahead of Budget 2025 Announcement |ABP NEWS

ABP News  

There are high expectations for the upcoming budget, with several key areas under discussion that could bring benefits to various sectors. Another significant issue is the potential reduction in tax rates, especially for the middle class, particularly salaried employees who pay income tax. The government is also considering increasing capital expenditure, which could boost investments in sectors like airports, ports, …

Budget memes: Mandatory ‘middle class’ memes make a comeback: ‘Meri rooh ka parinda phadphadaaye’
2 months ago

Budget memes: Mandatory ‘middle class’ memes make a comeback: ‘Meri rooh ka parinda phadphadaaye’

Hindustan Times  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting Union Budget in the Lok Sabha today. This is the union minister’s 8th consecutive Budget, where she is outlining the fiscal policies, revenue proposals, and taxation reforms of the government and make other significant announcements. As people eagerly wait to know more about the announcements, many are taking to X to share their anticipations …

Union Budget 2025 highlights: Nirmala Sitharaman bets on income tax breaks to spur growth
2 months ago

Union Budget 2025 highlights: Nirmala Sitharaman bets on income tax breaks to spur growth

Hindustan Times  

Union Budget 2025 highlights: Making the Union Budget 2025 ‘pro-middle class’, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Saturday that zero income tax will be levied till ₹12 lakh income under the revised new tax regime. Union Budget 2025 | Key points -Income tax relief: Amid high anticipation of tax measures and relief to the middle class, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman …

Union Budget 2025 highlights: Nirmala Sitharaman bets on income tax breaks to spur growth
2 months ago

Union Budget 2025 highlights: Nirmala Sitharaman bets on income tax breaks to spur growth

Hindustan Times  

Union Budget 2025 highlights: Making the Union Budget 2025 ‘pro-middle class’, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Saturday that zero income tax will be levied till ₹12 lakh income under the revised new tax regime. Union Budget 2025 | Key points -Income tax relief: Amid high anticipation of tax measures and relief to the middle class, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman …

Union Budget 2025 highlights: Nirmala Sitharaman bets on income tax breaks to spur growth
2 months ago

Union Budget 2025 highlights: Nirmala Sitharaman bets on income tax breaks to spur growth

Hindustan Times  

Union Budget 2025 highlights: Making the Union Budget 2025 ‘pro-middle class’, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Saturday that zero income tax will be levied till ₹12 lakh income under the revised new tax regime. Union Budget 2025 | Key points -Income tax relief: Amid high anticipation of tax measures and relief to the middle class, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman …

India’s budget gives tax relief to middle class to boost spending, growth
2 months ago

India’s budget gives tax relief to middle class to boost spending, growth

Al Jazeera  

Income tax rates slashed as the world’s fifth largest economy focuses on spurring domestic demand and economic growth. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has unveiled an annual budget focused on appealing to the country’s middle class and spurring economic growth by boosting agriculture and manufacturing. The government also lowered tax rates for people earning above the new threshold, as …

Budget 2025: Will Nirmala Sitharaman deliver tax relief for middle class?
2 months ago

Budget 2025: Will Nirmala Sitharaman deliver tax relief for middle class?

India Today  

As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares to present the Union Budget 2025–26, she faces a tough challenge. With GDP growth projected to slow down to a four-year low of 6.4% and inflation remaining persistently high, there are high hopes that the Finance Minister will provide a much-needed boost to the middle class. Experts agree that the budget for the upcoming …

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