How Modi’s Union budget played a key role in BJP’s victory in Delhi assembly elections
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Mint  

The BJP's return to Delhi after 27 years, one of their strongest showings ever in the national capital, has been boosted in no small way by last week's Union budget, which slashed income tax for the salaried middle class, a key voting bloc in the capital. Almost 30 years later, the same middle class has swung them back to power,” Yashwant Deshmukh, entrepreneur and founder of CVoter Foundation, said Ironically, Delhi's substantial middle-class voter base never quite figured in the poll campaign and was largely sidelined in the run-up to the elections. Presenting the budget last week, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made several announcements aimed at the middle class. That it was a tactical shift in emphasis was clear when, a day before, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invoked Goddess Lakshmi “to bless the poor and middle class of our country”.

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

The Hindu  

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

AAP MP Raghav Chadha questions Nirmala Sitharaman’s ₹12 lakh income tax relief for middle class: ‘Is it untrue…’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AAP MP Raghav Chadha questions Nirmala Sitharaman’s ₹12 lakh income tax relief for middle class: ‘Is it untrue…’

Live Mint  

Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha on Friday said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tried to complicate his words at the Rajya Sabha the day before regarding his explanation on the income tax rebate announced in Budget 2025. “Yesterday the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Rajya Sabha said I tried to mislead the house. He explained that one …

AAP MP Raghav Chadha questions Nirmala Sitharaman’s ₹12 lakh income tax relief for middle class: ‘Is it untrue…’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AAP MP Raghav Chadha questions Nirmala Sitharaman’s ₹12 lakh income tax relief for middle class: ‘Is it untrue…’

Live Mint  

Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha on Friday said Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tried to complicate his words at the Rajya Sabha the day before regarding his explanation on the income tax rebate announced in Budget 2025. “Yesterday the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Rajya Sabha said I tried to mislead the house. He explained that one …

More middle-class voters chose BJP: AAP leader
1 month, 2 weeks ago

More middle-class voters chose BJP: AAP leader

The Hindu  

A section of middle-class voters, who in the past have voted for the BJP in the Lok Sabha election and for the AAP in the Assembly election, voting for the BJP this time, was one of the main reasons for the AAP’s loss, a senior AAP leader told The Hindu. In 2014, the BJP had won all seven Lok Sabha …

Rajesh Shukla: Delhi’s middle class was a decisive force in the BJP’s election victory
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rajesh Shukla: Delhi’s middle class was a decisive force in the BJP’s election victory

Live Mint  

A sizeable middle class plays a crucial role in sustaining democracy. According to PRICE’s ICE 360 data, the middle class constitutes a substantial portion of Delhi’s electorate, particularly in districts such as West Delhi, South Delhi, East Delhi and North West Delhi. While voter preferences in some districts, such as Central and North West Delhi, leaned toward policies addressing economic …

BJP wins Delhi polls, Tax bonanza for middle class in Union Budget, RBI cuts repo rate, and more: The week in 5 charts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says income tax and RBI rate cut will boost economy: Report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says income tax and RBI rate cut will boost economy: Report

Hindustan Times  

The income tax relief which the Budget 2025 provided, coupled with the Reserve Bank of India's repo rate cut will boost recovery in consumption in the economy, a report by news agency ANI quoted Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as saying. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during an interview with PTI, in New Delhi, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025. Besides this, the …

Delhi Election Results: Did Nirmala Sitharaman’s Income Tax cuts fuel BJP’s capital gains?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Mint  

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

AAP’s sheen fades away: Why Delhi’s middle-class turned on the ‘Aam Aadmi’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AAP’s sheen fades away: Why Delhi’s middle-class turned on the ‘Aam Aadmi’

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party seems to have faced a significant shift in its support base, especially among the middle-class voters of Delhi—a group that once formed the backbone of the party’s success. In 2023, the party launched its "Middle-Class Manifesto", which called for better tax relief and addressed grievances like rising living costs, pollution, and infrastructure development. Yet, …

Union Budget is pro-rich, says Opposition
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget is pro-rich, says Opposition

The Hindu  

Terming the Union Budget “pro-rich”, Opposition members in the Lok Sabha on Friday urged the Modi government to improve the condition of the common people, farmers and agriculture workers, youth, small and medium enterprises, among others. “It failed to address the grievances of the farmers,” Mr. Gandhi said, adding that the “misplaced priorities” of the government led to the closure …

Modi's party seeks to topple Delhi leader as India's capital goes to polls
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Modi's party seeks to topple Delhi leader as India's capital goes to polls

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Millions of people in the …

NDA govt has left more money in the hands of middle class by lowering income tax: PM Modi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Live Mint  

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

In Graphics | Delhi Election 2025: A close look at key stats behind candidates in the fray
1 month, 3 weeks ago

In Graphics | Delhi Election 2025: A close look at key stats behind candidates in the fray

Firstpost  

A total of 699 candidates are contesting in the upcoming Delhi Assembly election, set to take place on Wednesday, February 5. Ahead of election day, here is a statistical breakdown of the candidates, from their educational qualifications to age distribution, criminal records, and more The results will be announced on Saturday, February 8. Since the poll schedule was announced on …

Delhi Election 2025: Understanding the AAP voter ahead of February 5 showdown
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Election 2025: Understanding the AAP voter ahead of February 5 showdown

Live Mint  

Delhi Election 2025: Dutee Chand has been voting for the Aam Aadmi Party since it was born out of the anti-corruption movement in 2012. Delhi Election 2025: The AAP received 60 per cent of the women's vote share in 2020, compared to 43 per cent of male voters. Women Voters Support AAP According to the Lokniti-CSDS survey, more women voted …

Using a tax prod to goad the great Indian middle class
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Using a tax prod to goad the great Indian middle class

New Indian Express  

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

Big post-budget mood upswing 48 hours ahead of Delhi polls, shows C Voter survey
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

India Today  

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

‘Taxpayers build nation they’ll drive demand,’ says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Taxpayers build nation they’ll drive demand,’ says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Hindustan Times  

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has sought to respect the taxpayer instead of following a rent-seeking approach, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday, emphasising that the huge tax relief announced in Saturday’s Union Budget was an acknowledgement of the contribution of citizens who pay their fair share towards nation-building, or, as she repeatedly stressed, a manifestation of “respect”. …

Delhi polls: BJP says budget ‘revolutionary’, AAP calls it ‘deceptive’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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 …

Delhi Election 2025 PM Modi Hails Middle-Class Friendly Budget Indira Gandhi Govt Wouldve Taken Rs 10 Lakh Tax on Rs 12 Lakh Income
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Election 2025 PM Modi Hails Middle-Class Friendly Budget Indira Gandhi Govt Wouldve Taken Rs 10 Lakh Tax on Rs 12 Lakh Income

ABP News  

New Delhi, Feb 2 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". आज इस बजट को देखें तो अगर नेहरू जी के जमाने में आप …

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 …

'If you earned ₹12 lakh in Nehruji's time…': How PM Modi praised Budget 2025
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'If you earned ₹12 lakh in Nehruji's time…': How PM Modi praised Budget 2025

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took a swipe at the Congress, invoking former prime ministers Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi to claim that their governments imposed heavy taxes on people’s earnings, while his government has eased the tax burden and provided greater relief to the middle class. If we look at this budget—back in Nehru Ji’s time, if you …

PM Modi rally in Delhi: ‘BJP only party to respect middle class, Budget fulfils Modi’s guarantees’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Will income tax relief for middle class in Union Budget give leg up to BJP in Delhi polls?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Firstpost  

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

Maharashtra Opposition slams Budget 2025 as Bihar-centric; State Government hits back
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Maharashtra Opposition slams Budget 2025 as Bihar-centric; State Government hits back

The Hindu  

The Opposition parties in Maharashtra slammed the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman as ‘Bihar budget’. While the Nationalist Congress Party, the Congress and the Shiv Sena UBT hit out at the Budget for open favouritism, the State Bharatiya Janata Party and its governing allies claimed that it was a ‘revolutionary Budget transforming rural India.’ Union Budget 2025 …

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 …

Union Budget caters to every section of society, says Odisha CM Mohan Majhi
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget caters to every section of society, says Odisha CM Mohan Majhi

The Hindu  

Calling the Union Budget historic, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Saturday said it is intended for every section of the society such as farmers, daily wage earners, middle class, employees, women, youth and students. The Chief Minister said Odisha’s share from the central tax was estimated at ₹55,232 crore for the year 2024-25 while in 2025-26, Odisha will get …

Delhiites hail tax relief up to ₹12-L income
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhiites hail tax relief up to ₹12-L income

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The Union budget presented on Saturday and its most talked-about takeaway, a big tax break for the middle class, brought cheer to a wide swathe of Delhiites and triggered the possibility that the big-bang announcement could move the needle in the upcoming assembly elections in the Capital in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party. “By increasing the income …

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 …

Watch: Budget 2025 round-up: Bonanza for the middle class
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

BJP hails Union Budget 2025-26 as ‘Developed India’ Budget
1 month, 3 weeks ago

BJP hails Union Budget 2025-26 as ‘Developed India’ Budget

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:AP BJP president and Rajahmundry MP Daggubati Purandeswari praised the Union Budget 2025-26, calling it a people-centric budget that will drive economic growth and benefit all sectors, including agriculture, MSMEs, women, and youth. Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav welcomed the 12.9% budget increase for healthcare and lauded key initiatives like telemedicine, digital diagnostics, AI-based services, and broadband expansion in primary …

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, …

Bandi dubs Budget game changer
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Bandi dubs Budget game changer

Deccan Chronicle  

Karimnagar:Union minister of state for home affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar on Saturday hailed the Union Budget, calling it as exceptional and highly favourable for the poor, middle class, farmers, small traders and young entrepreneurs. Bandi Sanjay pointed out the broader economic impact of the government’s vision of making India the third-largest economy by 2027, next to the United States and …

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 …

Union Budget 2025: India’s Middle Class, Jobs, GDP Growth and the Need for a Census
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

Union Budget receives mixed reactions from party leaders
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget receives mixed reactions from party leaders

The Hindu  

The Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday has received mixed reactions with the opposition describing it as ‘disappointing and pro-rich’, while ruling party leaders have hailed it to be ‘pro-development’. Youth Congress leader from Hubballi Rajat Ullagaddimath said the Budget was disappointing as there was nothing for Karnataka, especially North Karnataka, although Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman …

Delhi Gets Rs 100 Crore More In Budget 2025. BJP Hails Tax Relief, AAP Says ‘Middle Class Deceived’
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

ABP News  

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

Karnataka: BJP and JD(S) leaders hail Union Budget
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Karnataka: BJP and JD(S) leaders hail Union Budget

The Hindu  

Hailing the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, BJP leaders in Karnataka said the Budget was visionary and development-oriented. Yediyurappa lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Finance Minister and said the “visionary Budget marked another milestone in the journey towards a developed India.” According to him, the Budget for 2025-26 will be instrumental in achieving …

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 …

Middle class’s dream budget: Kishan Reddy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Middle class’s dream budget: Kishan Reddy

The Hindu  

HYDERABAD Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy hailed the Union Budget of 2025-26 as a dream budget for the middle class. The budget introduces major economic reforms to enhance ‘Ease of Doing Business’, expand access to funds for MSMEs, startups, and entrepreneurs, and foster a strong investment environment,” Mr. Reddy said. He added that the budget strengthens Centre-State cooperation to …

Union Budget reflects aspirations of people, says Rangasamy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget reflects aspirations of people, says Rangasamy

The Hindu  

The Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman “reflects the aspirations of people and further advances the development of the country,” Chief Minister N. Rangasamy said on Saturday. Complimenting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Mr. Rangasamy said the Central government has shown its priority towards development of the farm sector by introducing Pradhan Mantri …

Union Budget 2025: A responsive Budget that banks on India
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget 2025: A responsive Budget that banks on India

The Hindu  

The Union Finance Minister has delivered a growth-oriented budget that reaffirms the government’s commitment to attain the larger purpose of ‘Viksit Bharat’, with progressive policies to step up domestic consumption while driving long-term transformation. Union Budget 2025 industry reactions highlights The single most important highlight of this Budget is the increase in income tax exemption to ₹12 lakh, which will …

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 …

Union Budget: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stands by the middle class, says A.P. BJP president Purandeswari
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Union Budget: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stands by the middle class, says A.P. BJP president Purandeswari

The Hindu  

Stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi stands by the middle class, Andhra Pradesh BJP president and Rajamahendravaram MP Daggubati Purandeswari observes that the new taxation scheme will boost household consumption, expenditure and investment, further accelerating growth. Expressing happiness over the new Income-Tax Bill tabled in Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday, Ms. Purandeswari, in a post on …

‘Focus on wealth creation, win for middle class’: How experts see tax cut in Sitharaman’s Budget 2025
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Firstpost  

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

The Hindu’s Top news of the day - February 1, 2025
Top News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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 …

Will income tax relief announced in Budget be gamechanger in Delhi polls?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Will income tax relief announced in Budget be gamechanger in Delhi polls?

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: While the Election Commission has barred the BJP-led Central government from making Delhi-specific announcements in the Union Budget, the income tax relief for the middle class is seen by many as a possible game-changer in the February 5 Assembly polls. Presenting the Union Budget 2025-26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that no income tax would be payable up …

Union Budget 2025-26: Dimple Yadav questions lack of innovation and calls for justice
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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 …

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 …

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