Budget 2024: Income tax slabs changed, standard deduction increased. Read details
5 months ago

Budget 2024: Income tax slabs changed, standard deduction increased. Read details

Op India  

On Tuesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Annual Financial Statement before the Lok Sabha. The Finance Minister has given relief to taxpayers who choose to opt for the New Tax regime as the tax slabs have been revised and the Standard deduction limit has been increased from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000. Personal Income Tax: The Union Finance Minister made 2 announcements for those who adopt the new Tax regime. In the New Tax regime: The revised tax structure is – Rs 0-3 lakh – nil Rs 3 – 7 lakh – 5% Rs 7-10 lakh- 10% Rs10-12 lakh – 15% Rs 12-15 lakh – 20% Above Rs 15 lakh – 30% Under the Nex Tax regime, a salaried employee is expected to save up to Rs 17,500 in Income tax. #WATCH | On personal income tax rates in new tax regime, FM Sitharaman says, "Under new tax regime, tax rate structure to be revised as follows – Rs 0-Rs 3 lakh -Nil; Rs 3-7 lakh -5% ; Rs 7-10 lakh-10% ; Rs 10-12 lakh-15%; 12-15 lakh- 20% and above Rs 15 lakh-30%."

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Only 6.68 pc of population filed income tax return in 2023-24 fiscal | DEATILS
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Only 6.68 pc of population filed income tax return in 2023-24 fiscal | DEATILS

India TV News  

Income tax returns: The country's population may be the largest in the world, but Indians are still lagging behind in filing income tax returns. The latest data shows that only 6.68 per cent of India's population filed income tax returns for the financial year 2023-24, Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary said in a written reply to the Rajya …

Eyes on income tax, customs duty and capex reforms as Sitharaman begins Budget 2025 meetings
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Eyes on income tax, customs duty and capex reforms as Sitharaman begins Budget 2025 meetings

Firstpost  

An internal committee led by Chief Commissioner of Income Tax VK Gupta will ensure the suggested amendments comply with international standards, improve the system for the taxpayer and facilitate the government’s revenue mechanism Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held a meeting on Tuesday to chart next year’s Union Budget. Talking to Moneycontrol, a government source said, “Eyes on income tax, customs …

Tax action in the Union budget for 2025-26 could set the course for Viksit Bharat
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Tax action in the Union budget for 2025-26 could set the course for Viksit Bharat

Live Mint  

Balancing fiscal prudence with the need to provide a growth impetus has been a hallmark of our government over past Union budgets. Particularly praiseworthy is the government’s proposal to undertake a comprehensive review of the Income Tax Act of 1961 within the context of reviewing the entire direct and indirect taxation regime. On the indirect taxation side, the 2024-25 budget …

India Expects to Surpass Rs 22 Lakh Cr Direct Tax Target
1 month ago

India Expects to Surpass Rs 22 Lakh Cr Direct Tax Target

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government on Monday said that it would exceed the Rs 22 lakh crore direct tax collection target set for the current fiscal year. As per the latest data released by the tax department between April 1 and November 10, net direct tax collection has grown 15.41 per cent to Rs 12.11 lakh crore, including net corporate tax …

Relief to middle class? Inflation offsets hike in tax exemption limit
1 month ago

Relief to middle class? Inflation offsets hike in tax exemption limit

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The government recently claimed that Income tax burden on the common man has come down in the last 10 years, thanks to the Narendra Modi-led government’s various measures. It claimed that taxpayers in the Rs 2.5-7 lakh tax bracket who paid on an average Rs 25,000 in FY14 are now paying zero tax. Fast forward to FY 2024-25, …

State of income tax in India: Rich pay more, middle class less
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State of income tax in India: Rich pay more, middle class less

Firstpost  

Income tax liability on salaried individuals earning less than Rs 20 lakh a year, broadly described as middle class, has fell sharply during the 10 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government. Also, the income tax liability of those earning more than Rs 50 lakh has increased 3.2 times or 282 per cent, from Rs 2.52 lakh crore in 2014, …

Income Tax Returns data shows that 5 times more people are earning over 50 lakhs per year since PM Modi came to power, pay over 75% of taxes
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Income Tax Returns data shows that 5 times more people are earning over 50 lakhs per year since PM Modi came to power, pay over 75% of taxes

Op India  

Over the course of last ten years, the number of income tax filers has increased by an astounding 120%, as per media reports. The data from income tax return filings shows that the number of people with yearly incomes over Rs 50 lakh surged five-fold from 1.85 lakh in 2013–14, to over 9.39 lakh in 2023–24. Furthermore, from Rs 2.52 …

Income tax share from below ₹10 lakh group shrinks over 10 years, high earners dominate
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Income tax share from below ₹10 lakh group shrinks over 10 years, high earners dominate

Live Mint  

Data from the Income Tax Department reveals a shift in India’s tax landscape over the past decade, with the share of tax collected from individuals earning less than ₹10 lakh dropping from over 10% to 6.22%. Tax collection from this group has tripled, rising from ₹2.52 lakh crore in 2014 to ₹9.62 lakh crore in 2024, data showed. “Tax liability …

Can you expect major income tax changes in Budget 2025? Check details
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Can you expect major income tax changes in Budget 2025? Check details

India Today  

The Union Budget 2025-26 is set to usher in a new era of tax simplification in India, with the Finance Ministry working on comprehensive reforms to streamline the income tax system. The proposed reforms focus on three key areas: simplifying tax structures, expanding the tax base, and balancing revenue generation with taxpayer relief. SIMPLER TAX FILING Building on the success …

Major income tax reforms in pipeline, Budget 2025 to ease filing process: Sources
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Major income tax reforms in pipeline, Budget 2025 to ease filing process: Sources

India Today  

February 2025 is poised to usher in a new era of tax simplicity in India, as the upcoming Union Budget 2025-26 aims to reform the Income Tax Act, making tax filing easier for citizens, according to sources. Sources in the Finance Ministry told India Today TV that a series of major reforms to the income tax system are in the …

India is investing more in mutual fund SIPs, and paying more tax too
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India is investing more in mutual fund SIPs, and paying more tax too

Firstpost  

With individual wealth creation through investments aligning with strengthened government revenues, India appears resilient in the face of global uncertainties Investments in mutual funds,a s well as tax collection in India have gone up. New records for SIPs In October 2024, investments through monthly systematic investment plans into mutual funds surpassed Rs 25,000 crore for the first time and reached …

Centre’s net direct-tax revenue grows 15.4% to ₹12.1 trillion in April-Nov
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Centre’s net direct-tax revenue grows 15.4% to ₹12.1 trillion in April-Nov

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The union government’s direct-tax collection has grown by 15.41%, after tax refunds, to ₹12.1 trillion so far this financial year, the Central Board of Direct Taxes said on Monday. Securities transaction tax contributed ₹35,923 crore so far this financial year, 90% more than the ₹18,909 crore collected in the same period a year ago, CBDT data showed. So …

Education, welfare in focus of ₹2.94 lakh-cr Andhra budget
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Education, welfare in focus of ₹2.94 lakh-cr Andhra budget

Hindustan Times  

The Telugu Desam Party-led National Democratic Alliance government in Andhra Pradesh on Monday presented its first full-fledged budget of ₹2,94,427 crore for 2024-25, five months after coming to power. Finance minister Payyavula Kesav told the state legislative assembly that the budget included revenue expenditure of ₹2,35,916 crore and capital expenditure of ₹32,712 crore. The NDA government under chief minister N …

It is time India started indexing tax slabs and exemptions with inflation
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1 month, 1 week ago

It is time India started indexing tax slabs and exemptions with inflation

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : One of the big stories of the Indian economy has been the sharp increase in personal income tax collections. As the government’s revenue from personal income tax rises, it will likely face greater scrutiny and higher taxpayer expectations regarding the tax system's efficiency, transparency, stability, and fairness. The old tax regime evolved over several decades, allowing individuals …

India's Tax Filers Surge Fivefold, With 52% of Salaried Individuals Reporting Income Over Rs 1 Crore
2 months ago

India's Tax Filers Surge Fivefold, With 52% of Salaried Individuals Reporting Income Over Rs 1 Crore

ABP News  

India's tax filers have seen a significant surge in recent years, with the number of individuals reporting taxable incomes exceeding Rs 1 crore surging fivefold in the assessment year 2023-24. This growth has been driven by both an increase in the total number of taxpayers and an increase in the number of individuals with taxable incomes exceeding Rs 1 crore.

Income Tax Department Sees Doubled Number of Income Taxpayers in 10 Years
2 months ago

Income Tax Department Sees Doubled Number of Income Taxpayers in 10 Years

New Indian Express  

The number of income taxpayers has doubled in the past 10 years, with direct tax collection tripling during the same period. Tax buoyancy has shown a sharp improvement, indicating that the growth in tax collection was more than double the nominal GDP growth rate. This is a positive sign for the Indian economy, as it suggests that the country is …

Centre launches process to revamp income-tax regime
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre launches process to revamp income-tax regime

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Union government on Monday formally launched the process to revamp the existing income-tax regime with four key objectives in mind – simplification of language, reduction of litigations, ease of compliance, and scrapping of obsolete provisions. “The goal is to make the Act concise, clear, and easy to understand, which will reduce disputes, litigation, and provide greater tax …

Net direct tax collection grows 22 per cent to Rs 6.93 lakh crore for current fiscal: Govt data
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Net direct tax collection grows 22 per cent to Rs 6.93 lakh crore for current fiscal: Govt data

India TV News  

India's net direct tax collection surged by 22.48 per cent, reaching approximately Rs 6.93 lakh crore as of August 11 for the current fiscal year, according to government data released on Monday. The overall tax collection includes Rs 4.47 lakh crore from personal income tax, showcasing the strong contribution of individual taxpayers to the exchequer. Refunds worth Rs 1.20 lakh …

Lok Sabha passes Bill to allow government expenditure for FY 2024-25
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Lok Sabha passes Bill to allow government expenditure for FY 2024-25

The Hindu  

The Lok Sabha on Monday approved about ₹ 140 lakh crore in expenditure demands by different ministries of the Central Government, completing two-thirds of the legislative approvals needed for the full Budget of 2024–25. The lower house, which last week debated the Budget, approved demands for grants as well as the Appropriation Bill 2024, which authorises the government to use …

Tax defaults in India skyrocket by 1000% over last 10 years, litigations double: Report
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Tax defaults in India skyrocket by 1000% over last 10 years, litigations double: Report

Hindustan Times  

Tax defaults in India have skyrocketed by 1000% in the last ten years and litigation associated with it has also consequently risen, according to a Moneycontrol report, which cited data compiled from various Union Budgets. Tax defaults in India skyrocketed by 1000% in the last ten years and associated litigation has also consequently risen How much tax default did India …

Lok Sabha approves Union Budget 2024-25
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Lok Sabha approves Union Budget 2024-25

India TV News  

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed the Union Budget 2024-25 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on July 23. The budget was passed following a debate during which, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke about the Central government's goal to narrow the fiscal deficit in coming years. In her budget, Sitharaman mentioned nine priorities including, Productivity and resilience in agriculture, Employment …

Budget 2024 is an exercise to simplify the tax regime - Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Budget 2024 is an exercise to simplify the tax regime - Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra

Hindustan Times  

The government is making efforts to simplify the tax regime and treat all asset classes similarly for taxation, revenue secretary Sanjay Malhotra said in an interview with Hindustan Times. Edited excerpts: The budget’s proposal to remove indexation from the long-term capital gains in real estate is an effort to simply the tax regime, said Sanjay Malhotra The Economic Survey has …

Union Budget 2024: Political Uproar Expected in Parliament Today, Watch Video | ABP News
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Union Budget 2024: Political Uproar Expected in Parliament Today, Watch Video | ABP News

ABP News  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget on Tuesday. The biggest relief for millions of new tax regime taxpayers comes in the form of an increase in the standard deduction. During her budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized her primary goals of job creation, skill development, support for small industries, and relief for the middle class. Changes in …

Budget 2024: The government’s focus is on ease of paying taxes
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2024: The government’s focus is on ease of paying taxes

The Hindu  

While providing primacy to growth with inclusion, the Budget attempts to infuse a new momentum to the economy and strengthen India’s resilient ecosystem so that the country emerges as a growth engine of the world. The proposals to expand the scope of safe harbour rules, streamline transfer pricing assessment procedure, and reduce the corporate tax rate on foreign companies from …

Union Budget 2024 reforms of the new tax regime may reduce tax burden and allow option to choose again
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Union Budget 2024 reforms of the new tax regime may reduce tax burden and allow option to choose again

Hindustan Times  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024 in the parliament on July 23, proposing new changes in the income tax slabs of the new tax regime. Nirmala Sitharaman pictured at the Lok Sabha on July 23, with the Union Budget What are the latest income tax slabs in the new tax regime? Up to ₹3 lakh: NIL ₹3-7 …

Budget 2024: Is the new income tax regime beneficial for all salaried taxpayers?
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Is the new income tax regime beneficial for all salaried taxpayers?

Hindustan Times  

The government is nudging salaried income taxpayers to move to a new regime, which it says is simpler and offers lower rates of taxes. In her 2020 budget speech introducing the new tax regime, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman noted that the income tax law allowed more than 100 exemptions and deductions. Those who had made certain investment decisions to benefit …

Budget 2024: These 4 TDS changes announced by Nirmala Sitharaman will impact you
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2024: These 4 TDS changes announced by Nirmala Sitharaman will impact you

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced changes in the Tax Deducted at Source framework which will impact salaried individuals. The tweaks will impact disposable income and streamline tax processes, the Finance minister announced, adding, "A beginning is being made in the Finance Bill by simplifying the tax regime for charities, TDS rate structure, provisions for reassessment and search provisions and capital …

New income tax regime: Check how much tax you will pay now
4 months, 4 weeks ago

New income tax regime: Check how much tax you will pay now

India Today  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced key changes to the New Income Tax regime, tweaking tax slabs and increasing the standard deduction. Read Full Budget 2024 Coverage The Finance Minister highlighted that over two-thirds of tax filers chose the new personal income tax regime in the last fiscal year. New Tax Regime after revision The revised tax slabs under the New …

Budget 2024 creates a template for reforms in Modi 3.0
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2024 creates a template for reforms in Modi 3.0

Firstpost  

This year’s Budget stands out for its balanced approach, focusing on fiscal discipline, capital expenditure, regulatory simplification, job creation, and next-generation reforms, aiming to stimulate high growth and employment Budgets have long been spectacles of grand announcements and symbolic gestures. Additionally, the budget aims to enhance women’s workforce participation through infrastructure support and specialised skilling programmes, and to upgrade 1,000 …

Budget 2024: Time to opt out of old tax regime? Explained
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Time to opt out of old tax regime? Explained

Hindustan Times  

The message from Budget 2024 was loud and clear: say goodbye to the old income tax regime. Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed three key changes in the new tax regime, while the old one was left untouched. If your deductions and exemptions exceed the break-even amount, go for the old tax regime, otherwise the new tax regime will be …

Budget 2024 | Old or new tax regime: Which will be more beneficial for you? Know here
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2024 | Old or new tax regime: Which will be more beneficial for you? Know here

India TV News  

Budget 2024: In the Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman did not make any changes in the old tax regime but increased the exemption limit in the new tax regime, making it more advantageous than before. Proposed tax structure under new tax system 0-3 lakh: Nil 3-7 lakh: 5% 7-10 lakh: 10% 1-12 lakh 15% 12-15 lakh 20% Above 15 lakh: …

Mixed reactions to revised Income Tax rates, deductions in Andhra
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Mixed reactions to revised Income Tax rates, deductions in Andhra

New Indian Express  

GUNTUR: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman’s announcements on Income Tax have evoked mixed feelings among the public. Under the new regime of the personal Income Tax rates, she announced that standard deduction for salaried employees has been hiked to Rs 75,000 from Rs 50,000. Explaining the significance of the changes to the standard deduction, Murthy Naidu, a financial analyst, said a …

The rationale for the tax proposals
5 months ago

The rationale for the tax proposals

The Hindu  

The 2024-25 Budget is not just an account of receipts and expenditures for the financial year; it also sets the stage for several years in terms of expectations. Budget 2024 |Middle class discontented, real estate sector applauds tax reforms Regarding the general proposals, two sets pique interest — first, those relating to capital markets and second, those relating to the …

Budget 2024: The Indian middle class expected more
5 months ago

Budget 2024: The Indian middle class expected more

Hindustan Times  

Budget 2024 came at a rare moment in the history of Indian budgets. Mostly aimed at first time workers, the government is willing to spend money to move people into formal employment as reflected in the Employees Provident Fund Organisation employment numbers. From 35,000 feet, the Budget 2024 story is this: The government will continue to tax the top 10% …

Income tax benefits, capital gains tax hike, cheaper phones | Key Budget takeaways
5 months ago

Income tax benefits, capital gains tax hike, cheaper phones | Key Budget takeaways

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday proposed the much-awaited change in the income tax slabs as she tabled the first Union Budget of the new Narendra Modi government. "Under the new tax regime, tax rate structure to be revised as follows - ₹0- ₹3 lakh -Nil; ₹3-7 lakh -5%; ₹7-10 lakh-10%; ₹10-12 lakh-15%; ₹12-15 lakh- 20% and above ₹15 lakh-30%," …

Budget 2024: How the changes in new tax regime will benefit the salaried, explained
5 months ago

Budget 2024: How the changes in new tax regime will benefit the salaried, explained

Hindustan Times  

Salaried income taxpayers shifting to the new tax regime stand to save up to ₹17,500 in income tax, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in presenting the Union budget 2024. The finance minister announced increased standard deduction for those opting to file their tax returns under the new regime and also widened the tax slabs to give relief. Increase in the …

Watch: Budget 2024 | What’s in it for markets and investors?
5 months ago

Watch: Budget 2024 | What’s in it for markets and investors?

The Hindu  

On July 23, the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the first full budget of the 3rd term of the NDA government. For deepening tax base the Finance Minister has proposed to increase Securities Transaction Tax on Futures and Options contracts to 0.2% and 0.1%, respectively. As per the budget proposals now unlisted bonds and debentures, debt mutual funds and market-linked …

Revised income tax slab rates, Budget 2024: Salaried individuals stand to save up to ₹17,500, standard deductions hiked
5 months ago

Revised income tax slab rates, Budget 2024: Salaried individuals stand to save up to ₹17,500, standard deductions hiked

The Hindu  

Altering the structure for taxation of income under the new regime, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday revised the tax slabs whilst retaining the erstwhile corresponding tax rates other than increasing the standard deductions. The two measures combined, she stated, would provide relief to “about four crore salaried individuals and pensioners.” More under new regime According to Deepashree Shetty, Partner …

Union Budget 2024: Should you pick new tax regime? How can you save Rs 17,500 in income tax every year?
5 months ago

Union Budget 2024: Should you pick new tax regime? How can you save Rs 17,500 in income tax every year?

Firstpost  

In the Union Budget 2024, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a revision of tax slabs under the new regime. The lowest slab in the new tax regime increased to Rs 3 lakh from Rs 2.5 lakh. The tax structure is proposed to be revised as follows: No tax for those earning up to Rs 3 lakh 5 per cent tax …

Government cuts borrowing target to ₹14.01 lakh crore for 2024-25
5 months ago

Government cuts borrowing target to ₹14.01 lakh crore for 2024-25

Hindustan Times  

The government has lowered its borrowings estimate for the current financial year to 14.01 lakh crore as there is an improvement in tax collection. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman showcases a red pouch carrying the Budget documents, outside the Finance Ministry in North Block The government has to borrow by issuing dated securities to meet its fiscal deficit target. The …

'EMPLOYMENT': Nirmala Sitharaman's acronym for Budget 2024 theme
5 months ago

'EMPLOYMENT': Nirmala Sitharaman's acronym for Budget 2024 theme

India Today  

With job creation and youth skilling initiatives being the top focus of the government, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman coined a new acronym - 'EMPLOYMENT' - as the theme of the Union Budget 2024-25. Read Full Budget 2024 Coverage While the government has tweaked tax slabs under the new income tax regime to boost consumption among the salaried class, it has …

Budget 2024: How the new tax regime announced by Sitharaman will impact taxpayers?
5 months ago

Budget 2024: How the new tax regime announced by Sitharaman will impact taxpayers?

India TV News  

Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday presented her seventh straight Budget for the fiscal 2024-25. In a significant move, Sitharaman unveiled new income tax slabs under the revised tax regime. Here are the new and old income tax slabs New income tax slabs 0-3 lakh: Nil 3-7 lakh: 5% 7-10 lakh: 10% 1-12 lakh 15% 12-15 lakh 20% …

Calculation: Will you pay more income tax or less after Budget 2024 changes?
5 months ago

Calculation: Will you pay more income tax or less after Budget 2024 changes?

Firstpost  

The government has introduced a simplified tax regime for the fiscal year 2024-25, aimed at streamlining the tax structure to make it more taxpayer friendly. As we move to higher income levels, for the range of Rs 1,500,000 to Rs 5,000,000, the tax rate is set at 30 per cent with an effective tax rate of 31.20 per cent. For …

Budget 2024: How will it impact the common people and consumers? CHECK here
5 months ago

Budget 2024: How will it impact the common people and consumers? CHECK here

India TV News  

Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday announced the Union Budget 2024-25, with nine outlined priorities in agriculture, employment and skilling, manufacturing and services, human resource development, urban development, energy security and more. Sitharaman announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's package of five schemes for employment, skilling and other opportunities for employment, skilling and other opportunities for 4.1 crore youth …

Union Budget 2024: Where does Centre spend the most money?
5 months ago

Union Budget 2024: Where does Centre spend the most money?

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented Union Budget in Parliament of Tuesday. Union Budget 2024: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman with the Budget tablet arrives at the Parliament to present the Union Budget 2024-25 during the Monsoon Session, in New Delhi on Tuesday. "The fiscal consolidation path announced by me in 2021 has served our economy very well, and we …

Budget 2024 Capital Gains taxation: Corporate tax for foreign companies slashed to 35%, charities, cruise operations taxation revised
5 months ago

Budget 2024 Capital Gains taxation: Corporate tax for foreign companies slashed to 35%, charities, cruise operations taxation revised

The Hindu  

Simplifying the tax regime for corporate industries, Union Finance Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday, proposed new tax structures for charities, foreign shipping companies, rationalisation of capital gains in her 2024 Budget speech. Ms. Sitharaman’s speech lasted just shy of ninety minutes “58% of corporate tax came from the simplified tax regime in 2022-23 and more than 2/3rd of taxpayers have used …

Afternoon briefing: New tax regime slabs revised in Budget 2024; IIT Delhi's submission to SC in NEET row; and more
5 months ago

Afternoon briefing: New tax regime slabs revised in Budget 2024; IIT Delhi's submission to SC in NEET row; and more

Hindustan Times  

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that new tax regime slabs will be changed and standard tax deduction increased from 50,000 to 75,000. Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman carrying the Budget tablet More news on Union Budget 2024-25 Budget: Sitharaman announces financial aid for student loans up to ₹ 10 lakh A panel of experts from Indian …

Old vs proposed income tax slabs under new regime. What has changed?
5 months ago

Old vs proposed income tax slabs under new regime. What has changed?

Hindustan Times  

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday proposed a new tax structure under the new regime. Budget 2024: Mobile phones, chargers to get cheaper; Nirmala Sitharaman proposes cut in customs duty The new tax slabs under the new income tax regime will be effective from April 1, 2024.. Proposed Tax Structure: Income up to ₹ 3,00,000: Nil 3,00,000: Nil ₹ …

Budget 2024: Modi govt reduces fiscal deficit target to 4.9 per cent of GDP for FY25
5 months ago

Budget 2024: Modi govt reduces fiscal deficit target to 4.9 per cent of GDP for FY25

India TV News  

Union Budget 2024: In her presentation of the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a fiscal deficit target of 4.9 per cent of the gross domestic product. This marks a significant reduction from the target set in the Interim Budget presented on February 1, which pegged the fiscal deficit at 5.1 per cent …

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