Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: Indices End Trading On A Flat Note, New Tax Regime Slabs Revised
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Budget 2025 LIVE Updates: Indices End Trading On A Flat Note, New Tax Regime Slabs Revised

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Union Budget 2025 Live: Hello and welcome to ABP Live's Budget 2025 LIVE blog. The Economic Survey highlighted the stability and strong capitalisation of India’s banking system, with gross non-performing assets dropping to a 12-year low of 2.6 per cent. Budget 2025 Expectation Naveen Chandra Jha, MD and CEO, SBI General Insurance, noted that health insurance has emerged as a crucial safety net for Indian families, shielding them from unexpected medical expenses. Data from IRDAI’s annual reports reveals that health insurance has grown steadily at approximately 25 per cent annually over the past three years, highlighting its importance in protecting households,” he added. “As India advances toward financial inclusivity and universal healthcare, Budget 2025 offers a pivotal opportunity to further strengthen the health insurance sector.

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Delhi Budget 2025: CM Rekha Gupta to Unveil ‘Viksit Delhi Budget’ Aiming for Holistic Development
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19 hours, 17 minutes ago

Delhi Budget 2025: CM Rekha Gupta to Unveil ‘Viksit Delhi Budget’ Aiming for Holistic Development

ABP News  

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta is set to present the Delhi Budget 2025, which has been named the ‘Viksit Delhi Budget.’ The budget aims to focus on infrastructure, education, healthcare, and employment generation while addressing the capital’s growing needs. This announcement has created anticipation among citizens and experts regarding key allocations and policies.The government is expected to emphasize projects related …

Delhi budget to be presented on March 25
2 days, 6 hours ago

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
3 days, 9 hours ago

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 …

CM meets BJP MPs, discuss ‘Viksit Delhi Budget 2025’
1 week, 1 day ago

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 …

Karnataka Budget 2025 is gift to people: Dy CM DK Shivakumar
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Karnataka Budget 2025 is gift to people: Dy CM DK Shivakumar

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Friday lauded the 2025 state budget as a gift to the people of Karnataka. Ahead of this, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, while presenting the Budget, claimed that the state government has maintained the fiscal deficit of the state for the financial year 2025-26. According to the Karnataka government's Budget for the financial year …

Karnataka’s Budget 2025 focuses on affordable housing, infrastructure, and flood mitigation
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Karnataka’s Budget 2025 focuses on affordable housing, infrastructure, and flood mitigation

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, presenting the state budget for 2025-26 on March 7, emphasized the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline while unveiling initiatives to strengthen infrastructure and drive economic growth. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, presenting the state budget for 2025-26 on March 7, prioritized affordable housing, traffic decongestion, flood mitigation, and infrastructure development The total estimated expenditure for the year …

Bihar govt. tables Budget of ₹3.17 lakh crore for the year 2025-26
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Bihar govt. tables Budget of ₹3.17 lakh crore for the year 2025-26

The Hindu  

Ahead of the State elections in October-November this year, the Bihar government on Monday tabled estimated Budget of ₹3,16,895.02 crore in the Assembly for the financial year 2025-26. The Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary who also holds finance department said that the State government would spend ₹60,954 crores on education, ₹20,335 crores on health, ₹16,193 crores on rural development and …

Jharkhand Budget 2025: Government tables ₹1.45 lakh crore Budget for FY 2025-26 in Assembly
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Jharkhand Budget 2025: Government tables ₹1.45 lakh crore Budget for FY 2025-26 in Assembly

The Hindu  

The Jharkhand Government on Monday tabled a ₹1.45 lakh crore Budget for the financial year 2025-26 in the State Assembly. The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha -led coalition Government had presented a Budget of ₹1.28 lakh crore for the 2024-25 financial year. Presenting the first budget of the Heman Soren’s government after retaining power in the assembly election last year, Mr. Kishore …

Delhi govt to present 2025-26 budget between March 24-26: CM Rekha Gupta
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

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 …

Delhi budget to be presented between Mar 24-26: Chief minister Rekha Gupta
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Delhi budget to be presented between Mar 24-26: Chief minister Rekha Gupta

Hindustan Times  

The 2025-26 Delhi budget is likely to be presented between March 24-26, chief minister Rekha Gupta said on Monday. Gupta referred to the people’s expectations after the Bharatiya Janata Party was voted back to power last month after 27 years and said the budget would be focussed on developed Delhi as per the poll promise. “We will seek the people’s …

CM Rekha Gupta-led Delhi govt to present Budget 2025-26 between March 24-26
3 weeks, 1 day ago

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
3 weeks, 1 day ago

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 …

Nitish Kumar pats his deputy Samrat Choudhary's back after his Bihar budget presentation | Watch
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Nitish Kumar pats his deputy Samrat Choudhary's back after his Bihar budget presentation | Watch

India TV News  

Nitish Kumar pats his deputy Samrat Choudhary's back after his Bihar budget presentation | Watch Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, who holds the finance portfolio, presented the current state budget 2025, the last before the state goes to polls later this year. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday was seen patting his deputy Samrat Choudhary's back moments after …

Andhra Budget outlay likely to cross Rs 3 lakh crore
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Andhra Budget outlay likely to cross Rs 3 lakh crore

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA: Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav will present the Andhra Pradesh Budget for 2025-26 in the Assembly on Friday. Though the exact outlay of the budget is not known, going by the statements of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and other leaders of the ruling coalition, equal emphasis is likely to be laid on welfare and development in allocation of funds. …

UP Budget 2025-26: Govt to provide 92,000 new jobs, says CM Yogi Adityanath
1 month ago

UP Budget 2025-26: Govt to provide 92,000 new jobs, says CM Yogi Adityanath

India TV News  

UP Budget 2025-26: Govt to provide 92,000 new jobs, says CM Yogi Adityanath UP Budget 2025-26: The Chief Minister stressed that the Budget 2025-26 has been designed with the theme of aiding the deprived. UP Budget 2025-26: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that the state Budget for the financial year 2025-26 is important for creating a …

Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26 to be presented on March 14
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Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26 to be presented on March 14

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu government would present its Budget for 2025-26 in the Legislative Assembly on March 14, Friday, Speaker M. Appavu said on Tuesday. Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu would present the Budget at 9.30 am in the Assembly Hall of the Assembly-cum-Secretariat complex at Fort St. George campus in Chennai. The State government would also present the Agriculture Budget 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 …

New Income Tax bill 2025 tabled in Parliament: Top 10 highlights every taxpayer MUST know
1 month, 1 week ago

New Income Tax bill 2025 tabled in Parliament: Top 10 highlights every taxpayer MUST know

Live Mint  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Income Tax Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, 13 February. New Income Tax Bill 2025 tabled in Parliament. “Based on my cursory reading of the new income tax bill, I feel it is merely a good job of editing the existing Income Tax Act. 8) Taxes for cryptocurrency In Clauses 67 to …

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
1 month, 1 week ago

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 …

Amid challenges, U.P. govt gets ready to present 2025-2026 budget
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Amid challenges, U.P. govt gets ready to present 2025-2026 budget

Hindustan Times  

Amid challenges of mobilising additional funds and making use of them, the U.P. We now have an idea about the funds earmarked for the state – U.P.’s share in the central taxes, central assistance and the likely allocations under centrally “Around 10 to 15 percent increase is expected in the size of the state government’s budget as many big development …

Stock market today: Will Sensex, Nifty rally after Budget 2025? Key stocks to buy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Stock market today: Will Sensex, Nifty rally after Budget 2025? Key stocks to buy

India Today  

The stock market had a volatile session following the announcement of the Union Budget 2025. Vinod Nair, Head of Research at Geojit Financial Services, said, "The market had mixed reactions due to the 10% year-on-year rise in capital expenditure for FY26, which was lower than expected. Budget 2025: Key announcements impacting the market One of the biggest highlights of the …

Raja Venkatraman reviews top sectors from this Budget and recommends a stock from each sector for today — 3 February
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Raja Venkatraman reviews top sectors from this Budget and recommends a stock from each sector for today — 3 February

Live Mint  

On February 1, the market displayed a fair amount of volatility, with the benchmark indices showing mixed movements. Sectors to watch out for in 2025 Automotive The Union Budget 2025 introduces significant reforms to boost India's auto sector. Overall, the Union Budget 2025 aims to accelerate the transition towards cleaner, more sustainable mobility while supporting domestic manufacturing, innovation, and economic …

What does Budget 2025 mean to your money
1 month, 3 weeks ago

What does Budget 2025 mean to your money

New Indian Express  

The Union Budget 2025 presents an excellent opportunity for you. She demonstrated an action plan to plug economic gaps and take relevant measures to stimulate growth. While equity markets reacted benignly to the finance minister’s speech, bond markets were shut on Saturday. Both markets want the government to be fiscally prudent and manage the government borrowing programme efficiently so that …

Budget 2025 overlooks joblessness
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

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. …

Karnataka ignored in Union Budget 2025-26: KPCC spokesman
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

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
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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 …

Markets Ahead: Aftereffects Of Budget 2025, RBI's MPC Decision To Drive Trading This Week, Say Analysts
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Markets Ahead: Aftereffects Of Budget 2025, RBI's MPC Decision To Drive Trading This Week, Say Analysts

ABP News  

The interest rate decision of the Reserve Bank of India and quarterly earnings from corporates would drive markets in the coming week, analysts noted. The RBI’s monetary policy committee is schedule to hold its bi-monthly meeting in the week from February 5-7 and reveal the decision regarding the key interest rates and fiscal policies going ahead. Siddhartha Khemka, Head - …

Union Budget 2025: Bihar given ‘full’ attention; A.P. received ‘nil’, says State Congress president Y.S. Sharmila
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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: How much budgetary allocation given to NCRTC, regional rapid rail project
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: How much budgetary allocation given to NCRTC, regional rapid rail project

India TV News  

In a bid to boost urban infrastructure, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an allocation of more than Rs 2,900 crore in the Union Budget 2025-26 for the National Capital Region Transport Corporation, India's first regional rapid rail project. The NCRTC has started its operation in Delhi from January 5 after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a 13-km section of 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 …

Union Budget 2025: Govt dials up consumption and walks the fiscal talk
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: Govt dials up consumption and walks the fiscal talk

Live Mint  

FY26 budget has brought a big cheer for the middle class with the effective tax burden being reduced to zero for income up to ₹12 lakh per annum. The rise in durables consumption aided by such tariff interventions would help various manufacturing companies in India, along with the multiplier effect of generating better quality employment. Rate cuts would further help …

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 …

Budget 2025 supports growth but needs stronger focus on innovation: CavinKare CMD
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2025 supports growth but needs stronger focus on innovation: CavinKare CMD

New Indian Express  

India’s economic landscape is evolving amid global uncertainties, yet the country remains on a strong growth trajectory. The Union Budget 2025 reinforces India’s commitment to inclusive growth, fiscal discipline, and economic competitiveness. The MSME credit guarantee limit has doubled to Rs 10 crore, while microcredit card limits of Rs 5 lakh will enhance liquidity and boost consumption. Agriculture and food …

Union Budget 2025: It’s a mixed bag for Tamil Nadu
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: It’s a mixed bag for Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

The Union Budget for 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, is a mixed bag for Tamil Nadu. The DMK government’s slew of requests, including allocation of funds for the Chennai Metro Rail Project and disaster relief, did not find a mention in the Budget speech, while broader measures, including income tax benefits under the New Tax Regime, …

Union Budget 2025-26 | Not even one of numerous demands from T.N. govt. accepted by the Centre, says Stalin
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025-26 | Not even one of numerous demands from T.N. govt. accepted by the Centre, says Stalin

The Hindu  

Stalin on Saturday wondered why the Union government did not accept even one of the numerous demands put forth by his government. Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said the Budget had “exposed step-motherly treatment and prejudice” of fascists towards Tamil Nadu. He condemned the “biased approach” of the BJP government, which not only “ignored” high-tax paying Tamil Nadu but also …

Karnataka’s tax devolution this fiscal stands at ₹ 51,876 crore
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

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, …

​Hope in the time of desperation: On the Union Budget 2025
1 month, 3 weeks ago

​Hope in the time of desperation: On the Union Budget 2025

The Hindu  

The Union Budget 2025-26 seeks to address specific issues plaguing the Indian economy — flagging domestic demand, sluggish private investment and tepid wage growth leading to a slowdown in meaningful GDP growth. Also, there has been a clamour for relief from among direct tax-paying middle-class sections, who have had to cope with both rising inflation and indirect goods and service …

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 …

Budget will boost the rise of aspirational India: Capt. Brijesh Chowta
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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 …

'Will benefit only 20-25 people': Rahul Gandhi slams Union Budget 2025
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'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 …

Union Budget mirrors Centre’s commitment to national progress over political gain, says A.P. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget mirrors Centre’s commitment to national progress over political gain, says A.P. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan has expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for presenting a Union Budget that he believes will drive India towards becoming a developed nation. In a release on Saturday, Mr. Pawan Kalyan emphasised that the Budget, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, reflected the government’s commitment to national progress over political …

Rent TDS relief, easier NSS withdrawals: How Budget 2025 will benefit senior citizens
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rent TDS relief, easier NSS withdrawals: How Budget 2025 will benefit senior citizens

Firstpost  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s eighth Union Budget 2025 focused on easing some financial worries of senior citizens. The tax deduction limit on interest income for them has been doubled from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh and withdrawals from National Savings Scheme will be exempted from taxes The Budget 2025 not only focused on youth but also on easing elderly …

Rent TDS relief, easier NSS withdrawals: How Budget 2025 will benefit senior citizens
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Rent TDS relief, easier NSS withdrawals: How Budget 2025 will benefit senior citizens

Firstpost  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s eighth Union Budget 2025 focused on easing some financial worries of senior citizens. The tax deduction limit on interest income for them has been doubled from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh and withdrawals from National Savings Scheme will be exempted from taxes The Budget 2025 not only focused on youth but also on easing elderly …

Union Budget 2025: Packages for scheme saturation, Ekalavya schools push Tribal Affairs allocation up 14.8%
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: Packages for scheme saturation, Ekalavya schools push Tribal Affairs allocation up 14.8%

The Hindu  

The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has been allocated ₹14,925.81 crore, while the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has been allocated ₹14,886 crore in the Union Budget 2025-26, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharman on Saturday. Read the Union Budget 2025 Highlights The allocations marked a 14.81% increase for Tribal Affairs Ministry compared to the previous year’s Budget Estimates, …

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