Budget 2025: FM Sitharaman leads annual ‘Halwa Ceremony’ to mark lock-in of documents; India Inc awaits Feb 1 speech
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Budget 2025: FM Sitharaman leads annual ‘Halwa Ceremony’ to mark lock-in of documents; India Inc awaits Feb 1 speech

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Union Budget 2025: Finance Minister of India Nirmala Sitharaman, on Friday, January 24, participated in the annual “halwa ceremony”, which marks the final stage for the preparation of Union Budget 2025-26, reported the news agency PTI. The halwa ceremony is a traditional ceremony in which every year ahead of the budget announcement, “halwa”, which is a traditional Indian dessert, is prepared and served to officials and staff members of the finance ministry who are involved in preparing the budget. Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the ceremony and also took a round of the Budget Press and reviewed the preparations besides extending her best wishes to the officials concerned, reported the news agency PTI on Friday. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary and other senior officials, which include Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey, Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth were among others who attended the ceremony, according to the agency report.

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Atishi accuses Delhi Government of curtailing Budget debate, demands extended discussion
1 day, 10 hours ago

Atishi accuses Delhi Government of curtailing Budget debate, demands extended discussion

The Hindu  

Delhi Assembly Leader of Opposition Atishi has accused the ruling BJP of deliberately curtailing discussions on the Annual Budget 2025-26 and may be trying to hide crucial economic details. In a letter to Speaker Vijender Gupta, Ms. Atishi expressed outrage over the assembly's 'List of Business' for the day, which allocates barely an hour for Budget discussions — a move …

Parliament Budget Session 2025 Latest Updates: Govt committed to take action against wilful defaulters, says Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha
1 day, 13 hours ago

Parliament Budget Session 2025 Latest Updates: Govt committed to take action against wilful defaulters, says Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

Right before the Lok Sabha adjourned for lunch on Wednesday, Speaker Om Birla asked the Opposition members to follow the rules of procedure that members are expected to observe to uphold the dignity of the House. Congress Lok Sabha MPs including Deputy Leader of Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi, Congress general secretary, K.C. Venugopal and Congress whip Manickam Tagore and 70 …

Lok Sabha Approves Finance Bill 2025 With 35 Amendments; Bill Moves To Rajya Sabha
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Lok Sabha Approves Finance Bill 2025 With 35 Amendments; Bill Moves To Rajya Sabha

ABP News  

The Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill, 2025, incorporating 35 amendments proposed by the government on Tuesday. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the revised Finance Bill earlier in the day, seeking approval for key proposals from the Union Budget. One of the key amendments is the removal of the 6 per cent digital tax, commonly known as the "Google …

CM Rekha Gupta to table ‘Viksit Delhi’ Budget tomorrow. Session begins with ‘kheer’ ceremony today
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CM Rekha Gupta to table ‘Viksit Delhi’ Budget tomorrow. Session begins with ‘kheer’ ceremony today

Live Mint  

The first budget session of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta-led Bharatiya Janata Party government begins today, march 24. The BJP government's Budget, themed as the'Viksit Delhi' Budget, aims to incorporate public suggestions gathered through extensive consultations with various societal groups, including women, educators, farmers, and industrialists. On Tuesday, the second day of the session, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, who also holds …

Delhi budget to be presented on March 25
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Delhi budget to be presented on March 25

Hindustan Times  

The five-day Budget session of the newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party government will kick off at 11am on Monday with a kheer ceremony — the first day is likely to witness the tabling of a Comptroller and Auditor General report on the Delhi Transport Corporation for 2024, according to officials aware of the matter. On Tuesday, the second of the …

Delhi Budget 2025 To Address Women Empowerment, Pollution, Waterlogging: CM Rekha Gupta
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Delhi Budget 2025 To Address Women Empowerment, Pollution, Waterlogging: CM Rekha Gupta

ABP News  

New Delhi, Mar 22 The BJP government's "Viksit Delhi Budget" for the 2025-26 fiscal will focus on economic empowerment of women, better education and health service, improved infrastructure, pollution and waterlogging woes, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday. Delhi Assembly to go paperless, signs agreement to implement NeVA platform Moving towards paperless work, the Delhi Assembly on Saturday signed …

Parliament Budget Session Day 6 LIVE: Lok Sabha is discussing demand for grants to the Ministry of Jal Shakti
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Parliament Budget Session Day 6 LIVE: Lok Sabha is discussing demand for grants to the Ministry of Jal Shakti

The Hindu  

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday resumed the discussion on the working of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The Lok Sabha, meanwhile, undertook a lengthy discussion on the demand for grants pertaining to the Ministry of Jal Shakti for 2025-26. The Parliament on Tuesday approved the supplementary demands for grants, which entails ₹51,463 crore additional spending in the current …

Parliament Budget Session Day 5 Highlights: Manipur Budget passed, Houses debate working of Health, Rail ministries
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Parliament Budget Session Day 5 Highlights: Manipur Budget passed, Houses debate working of Health, Rail ministries

The Hindu  

The ongoing Budget Session of Parliament on Tuesday focused on Railways, and Manipur’s Budget. After Question Hour in the Lok Sabha, the House saw an address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the successful execution of the Maha Kumbh Mela, which he termed a pivotal moment in India’s history. Amid continued ruckus, the House was adjourned till 1 p.m. Railway …

CM meets BJP MPs, discuss ‘Viksit Delhi Budget 2025’
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CM meets BJP MPs, discuss ‘Viksit Delhi Budget 2025’

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Monday held a meeting with the Bharatiya Janata Party MPs to discuss the 2025-26 annual budget which is scheduled to be presented in the Delhi assembly on March 25. “Viksit Delhi Budget 2025 will not just be a document of numbers, but a roadmap for a bright future for every citizen of Delhi. The government’s …

Delhi govt to present 2025-26 budget between March 24-26: CM Rekha Gupta
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Delhi govt to present 2025-26 budget between March 24-26: CM Rekha Gupta

The Hindu  

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said the government is trying to present the budget between March 24-26. Ms. Gupta said her ministers will meet people from different sectors and take their views to make sure that Delhi’s budget will be people’s budget. Ms. Gupta reiterated that all promises made in the BJP’s ‘Sankalp Patra’ will be fulfilled and …

CM Rekha Gupta-led Delhi govt to present Budget 2025-26 between March 24-26
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CM Rekha Gupta-led Delhi govt to present Budget 2025-26 between March 24-26

Live Mint  

The first budget of newly-formed BJP government in Delhi will be presented in the assembly between March 24 and 26, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday. Addressing a press conference, CM Rekha Gupta said the budget for 2025-26 will be prepared after incorporating suggestions from various sections of society. The chief minister also shared an email ID and a …

Delhi Government to present 2025-26 budget between March 24-26: Rekha Gupta
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Delhi Government to present 2025-26 budget between March 24-26: Rekha Gupta

Hindustan Times  

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said the Delhi government will present the 'Viksit Delhi' budget for 2025-26 in the assembly between March 24 and 26. Rekha Gupta reiterated that all promises made in the BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' will be fulfilled Addressing a press conference, she said the budget will be prepared after incorporating suggestions from various sections of society. …

Delhi Budget Session To Be Held From March 24-26, CM Gupta Seeks Suggestions From People
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Delhi Budget Session To Be Held From March 24-26, CM Gupta Seeks Suggestions From People

ABP News  

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday announced that the budget session for the national capital will be held from March 24 to March 26. The Delhi CM also released a phone number for people to send in their suggestions for the budget. VIDEO | Delhi CM Rekha Gupta releases a phone number for people to send their suggestions for …

Union Budget 2025-26: Highlights from Nirmala Sitharaman’s post-budget presser
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Union Budget 2025-26: Highlights from Nirmala Sitharaman’s post-budget presser

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a press conference after an interaction post Union Budget 2025-26. On the question of FIIs and retail investors, the finance minister held that Indian markets today are also yielding good returns and profit booking is also happening. On FII money outflow Adding to the Finance Minister’s statement, Finance Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey held that it …

Parliament Budget Session Day 9 LIVE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman replies to Budget discussion in Rajya Sabha
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Parliament Budget Session Day 9 LIVE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman replies to Budget discussion in Rajya Sabha

The Hindu  

February 13, 2025 16:35 Recurring themes of transparency, co-operative federalism since 2020-21: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman mentions features of budget-making in the past 4-5 years which “speak for themselves.” She notes that during the pandemic years, the government’s attempt resulted in India becoming “fragile five,” while after Covid, with targeted support to those who needed help, …

Budget Session: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to table New Income Tax bill in Lok Sabha today. ‘Complicated’ says, Congress MP
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Budget Session: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to table New Income Tax bill in Lok Sabha today. ‘Complicated’ says, Congress MP

Live Mint  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will table the Income Tax Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha today, February 13. According to the agenda circulated by the Lok Sabha secretariat, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the Income Tax Bill 2025. Complicated bill says, Congress MP Congress leader Manish Tewari had called the Bill ‘complicated.’ “The Union Finance Minister had said …

Parliament Budget Session Day 8 Updates: Rajya Sabha to continue debate on Union Budget on February 13
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Parliament Budget Session Day 8 Updates: Rajya Sabha to continue debate on Union Budget on February 13

The Hindu  

BJP MP Radha Mohan Das Agrawal on Tuesday raised the issue of 22 illustrations missing in most copies of the Constitution sold today. Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha continued their discussion on the Union Budget 2025-26 today, after conclusion of Question Hour and Zero Hour. Additionally, Rajya Sabha has decided to sit for two additional hours to complete the debate …

Budget session of Andhra Pradesh Legislature to begin on February 24
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Budget session of Andhra Pradesh Legislature to begin on February 24

The Hindu  

VIJAYAWADA The budget session of the Andhra Pradesh Legislature will be held from February 24 as per separate notifications for the Council and Assembly issued in the name of Governor S. Abdul Nazeer on Monday. While the NDA MLAs are eagerly waiting for the Assembly session to get under way, it is most likely to be a one-sided affair as …

Politics, populism, and prajatantra
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Politics, populism, and prajatantra

The Hindu  

Published : Feb 07, 2025 15:26 IST - 5 MINS READ Dear readers, Populism and the Budget go hand in hand in India, especially when elections are around the corner. News channels, of course, went to town with headlines: “Madhubani Sari Magadh Splurge”, “Bharat Budget or Bihar Budget”, “Budget all about Bihar, Bihar, and Bihar”, “Booster to Bihar”, “FM loosens …

Parliament Budget Session Day 3 LIVE: India failed in organising production, handed it over to China, says Rahul Gandhi in LS
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Parliament Budget Session Day 3 LIVE: India failed in organising production, handed it over to China, says Rahul Gandhi in LS

The Hindu  

Parliamentary discussion on the Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will get under way today with the Motion of Thanks on the President’s address to be taken up by both the Houses. Meanwhile, the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are expected to witness fiery debates as opposition parties have called for a discussion on the Maha Kumbh …

Delhi polls: BJP says budget ‘revolutionary’, AAP calls it ‘deceptive’
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Delhi polls: BJP says budget ‘revolutionary’, AAP calls it ‘deceptive’

Hindustan Times  

The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday took on one another over the merits of the Union Budget 2025-26 in multiple press conferences over the day. BJP’s national spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi said that “Delhi will benefit the most” from the announcements in the budget, especially pertaining to urban development, power and tax relief, AAP’s Saurabh Bharadwaj …

Karnataka ignored in Union Budget 2025-26: KPCC spokesman
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Karnataka ignored in Union Budget 2025-26: KPCC spokesman

The Hindu  

Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee spokesperson M. Lakshman said that Karnataka has been ignored in the Union Budget 2025-26 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on Saturday. In contrast, in Bihar where Assembly elections are due later this year, the Budget has announced a package of ₹78,000 crore, Mr. Lakshman said, while pointing out that the survival of …

Opinion: Union Budget 2025 — 'Modinomics' At Its Best
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Opinion: Union Budget 2025 — 'Modinomics' At Its Best

ABP News  

The Union Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, is yet another milestone in India’s economic transformation under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The focus on renewable energy infrastructure, especially green hydrogen and solar power corridors, reaffirms India’s commitment to sustainable growth. It reflects PM Modi’s governance philosophy — build robust infrastructure, empower the middle class, uplift the …

Union Budget 2025: Bihar given ‘full’ attention; A.P. received ‘nil’, says State Congress president Y.S. Sharmila
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Union Budget 2025: Bihar given ‘full’ attention; A.P. received ‘nil’, says State Congress president Y.S. Sharmila

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president Y.S. Sharmila has slammed the Centre for “making meagre allocations for Andhra Pradesh in the Union Budget”. Taking to the social media platform X, she alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s budget was discriminatory. “The budget is ‘full’ for Bihar, and ‘Nill’ for Andhra Pradesh,” she said. The State Congress chief wondered why Nitish Kumar’s …

Delhi Assembly election 2025 LIVE updates: Most middle class friendly Budget, says PM Modi at poll rally
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Assembly election 2025 LIVE updates: Most middle class friendly Budget, says PM Modi at poll rally

The Hindu  

As the campaigning for the Delhi Assembly polls enters its last leg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Union Budget has brought cheer to every average household even as he called it the “most middle class friendly budget in India’s history”. Addressing an election rally in RK Puram in New Delhi, PM reiterated his poll slogan of “Modi …

Budget 2025: 'Hits the perfect note', here's how industry leaders react to key announcements
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025: 'Hits the perfect note', here's how industry leaders react to key announcements

India TV News  

Union Budget 2025 is welcomed with open arms by the ace industry leaders. One of the biggest announcements in yesterday's Budget was income tax exemption for people earning up to Rs 12 lakh per annum. Uday Kotak's reaction to Budget 2025 Uday Kotak called the tax benefits a 'tax sweetener for the middle class' on his X profile. Harsh Goenka's …

Union Budget 2025: Sitharaman delivered big relief in a speech that lasted for 74 minutes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: Sitharaman delivered big relief in a speech that lasted for 74 minutes

Firstpost  

One interesting fact from the Saturday address was that Sitharaman tabled the first full budget for Modi 3.0 in just 74 minutes, the shortest full-budget speech she has delivered to date India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman poses with officials while leaving her office to present the Union Budget. One interesting fact from the Saturday address was that Sitharaman tabled the …

The Hindu Morning Digest, February 2, 2025
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, February 2, 2025

The Hindu  

Union Budget 2025: Tax bonanza for middle class If your car is sputtering, and a faulty fading battery appears to be the cause, the only immediate alternative is to try and jumpstart it by hooking it up with another running car. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman sought to do just that on Saturday with her Union Budget for 2025-26 — jumpstart …

Karnataka handed “empty vessel”: CM Siddaramaiah slams Union Budget 2025
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka handed “empty vessel”: CM Siddaramaiah slams Union Budget 2025

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah slammed the Union Budget 2025 presented on Saturday and said it was very disappointing, without any vision and did not meet the demands of Karnataka. The Union Budget, from the country's perspective, may be fine, but from Karnataka's perspective, it is very disappointing," CM Siddaramaiah said. This comes after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, during her Union …

No income tax upto Rs 12 lakh: Social media sparks meme frenzy after Budget 2025, netizens in celebration mode
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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 …

Karnataka’s tax devolution this fiscal stands at ₹ 51,876 crore
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Karnataka’s tax devolution this fiscal stands at ₹ 51,876 crore

The Hindu  

The 2025-26 Union Budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, devolves ₹51,876 crore to Karnataka as its share in taxes and duties, which stood at ₹46,932.72 in the previous fiscal. While this shows a marginal increase, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has expressed unhappiness over several of the specific demands of the State, which were put forth, not being met, …

Budget Reactions: Yadav, Sai hail budget, say it will realize commitment of developed India
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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 …

Budget brings cheers to salaried, middle class and elderly
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget brings cheers to salaried, middle class and elderly

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Despite focusing on the four pillars of society -- poor, women, youth and farmers -- in Union Budget 2025-26, the government on Saturday brought cheer to the faces of salaried, middle class and elderly people as it announced a big bonanza on their personal income-tax in putting more money in their hands. With some “hits and misses”, the …

Union Budget 2025: This is a Budget for poll-bound Bihar, other States ignored: CPI(M)
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: This is a Budget for poll-bound Bihar, other States ignored: CPI(M)

The Hindu  

The Communist Party of India West Bengal State Secretary Md. Mr. Salim criticised the Bhartiya Janta Party government for giving 100% foreign direct investment opportunities in the insurance sector. They have understood that they will not be able to make any major political profit in Bengal, hence our State only got losses in this Budget,” said Mr Salim. Reacting to …

'Will benefit only 20-25 people': Rahul Gandhi slams Union Budget 2025
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'Will benefit only 20-25 people': Rahul Gandhi slams Union Budget 2025

Op India  

Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday criticized the Union Budget 2025, claiming it was designed to benefit only 20-25 individuals and enrich billionaires. Dismissing the significance of the income tax exemption up to ₹12 lakh—one of the budget’s key highlights—he remarked, “The budget presented today is aimed at benefiting 25 people. Earlier today, Union …

Thirukkural and Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speeches
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Thirukkural and Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speeches

The Hindu  

Thirukkural made a comeback in Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget speech after a four-year-gap on Saturday. While presenting the Union Budget for 2025-26, Ms. Sitharaman quoted a couplet from Thirukkural while reading out on direct taxes, under Part B of her speech. Providing good governance primarily involves being responsive.” She said the Thirukkural captured the essence of it through …

Union Budget 2025: From ID cards to healthcare, the benefits for gig workers
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Union Budget 2025: From ID cards to healthcare, the benefits for gig workers

Firstpost  

In a significant move, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Union Budget 2025, has provided much-needed relief and recognition to India’s growing gig economy. The government has introduced a social security scheme aimed at formalising the unorganised sector and helped over 1 crore independent workers gain access to healthcare benefits Currently, India has around 10 million gig workers, of which …

Union Budget 2025: From ID cards to healthcare, the benefits for gig workers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: From ID cards to healthcare, the benefits for gig workers

Firstpost  

In a significant move, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Union Budget 2025, has provided much-needed relief and recognition to India’s growing gig economy. The government has introduced a social security scheme aimed at formalising the unorganised sector and helped over 1 crore independent workers gain access to healthcare benefits Currently, India has around 10 million gig workers, of which …

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
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

The Hindu’s Top news of the day - February 1, 2025
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The Hindu’s Top news of the day - February 1, 2025

The Hindu  

No income tax payable for income up to ₹12 lakh under new tax regime: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman In the most anticipated announcement this Union Budget 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, on Saturday, announced that there would be no income tax for incomes up to ₹12 lakh. It is a people’s Budget.” Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union …

Union Budget 2025-26: Dimple Yadav questions lack of innovation and calls for justice
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Union Budget 2025-26: Dimple Yadav questions lack of innovation and calls for justice

Hindustan Times  

Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav on Saturday criticised Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Lok Sabha, saying that there was "nothing new" in the Budget. Asserting that there was "nothing new" in the Union Budget, Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav attacked it on Saturday when Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered it to the lawmakers. Union Finance Minister …

Missed FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2025 speech? These are the 10 things you need to know
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Missed FM Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget 2025 speech? These are the 10 things you need to know

Live Mint  

Budget 2025: From income tax rebates to relief for cancer patients, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced key reforms during her budget speech in Parliament today. No income tax up to ₹ 12 lakh One of the biggest announcements by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was about zero tax levied on annual income up to ₹12 lakh. TDS and TCS revised FM …

Union Budget 2025: BJP finally speaks to middle class base, goodies for Bihar too
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Thumbs up or down? How INDIA bloc reacted to Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2025
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Thumbs up or down? How INDIA bloc reacted to Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2025

Hindustan Times  

The Opposition's INDIA bloc, including the Congress and Trinamool Congress, Saturday criticised the Union Budget 2025, presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, claiming that it has nothing to address the “illnesses” of stagnant real wages, lack of buoyancy in mass consumption, sluggish rates of private investment and a complicated GST system that the economy is suffering from. While Congress MPs …

The budget’s horizon is closer: Just as our growth challenge needs it to be
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The budget’s horizon is closer: Just as our growth challenge needs it to be

Live Mint  

Ever since India’s government set the goal of a Viksit Bharat by 2047, Union budgets have been bifocal. This is a sign of the Centre’s confidence not just in this agenda, with its mix of short- and long-horizon gains, but also in its capacity to make full use of it amid scepticism evoked by missed targets; its revised capex for …

Harsh Goenka applauds Nirmala Sitharaman's 'Champions' Budget 2025: 'India does a shahi snan'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harsh Goenka applauds Nirmala Sitharaman's 'Champions' Budget 2025: 'India does a shahi snan'

Hindustan Times  

Harsh Goenka, the Chairman of RPG Group, has praised the Union Budget 2025 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament today. Harsh Goenka lauded Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2025, describing it as a "Champions Budget." ‘A Champions Budget’ In his post, Goenka commended FM Sitharaman, drawing a comparison with the Indian cricket team’s “men in blue.” He said, “Just …

Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget day sarees evoke interest
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Nirmala Sitharaman’s Budget day sarees evoke interest

The Hindu  

The Union Budget 2025 tabled on Saturday was the eighth consecutive budget presented by Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament. Clad in a cream-coloured handloom silk saree with golden border and pairing it with red blouse, she made the Budget speech in the Parliament on Saturday. The Madhubani artist had requested Ms. Sitharaman to wear the saree on Budget Day. During …

Delhi election and Budget 2025: What Nirmala Sitharaman offered national capital ahead of voting?
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Delhi election and Budget 2025: What Nirmala Sitharaman offered national capital ahead of voting?

Live Mint  

The central government on Saturday, February 1, presented Union Budget 2025, announcing a slew of schemes and changes that would directly impact various sectors in the country. The Budget 2025 announcements have come just four days ahead of voting in the Delhi election 2025, and it was highly anticipated that some announcements could directly impact the national capital voters. Finance …

Budget 2025: Arvind Kejriwal ’disappointed’ as Modi govt ’ignores’ his billionaire loan waiver proposal
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Budget 2025: Arvind Kejriwal ’disappointed’ as Modi govt ’ignores’ his billionaire loan waiver proposal

Live Mint  

Budget 2025: Arvind Kejriwal voiced disappointment on Saturday after the Union Budget failed to include any proposal to ‘end billionaire loan waivers’. Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman presents eighth budget Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her eighth straight budget before the Lok Sabha on Saturday, laying out a blueprint for “next-generation” reforms. Arvind Kejriwal's fellow party leader Sanjay Singh also voiced …

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