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  • Income tax relief for middle class
  • Rs 6.81 lakh crore allocated to defense
  • Capital expenditure unchanged for Railways, Roads

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Budget 2025 key announcements: Income tax relief, defence boost, and infrastructure investments

FM Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2025-26, focusing on economic recovery, defense modernization, and inclusive growth. Highlights include income tax relief for middle-class taxpayers, Rs 6.81 lakh crore allocated to defense and more.

Budget 2025 key announcements: Income tax relief, defence boost, and infrastructure investments

The Union Budget 2025 has been unveiled, outlining a strategic roadmap for India’s growth, fiscal stability, and social development.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered the budget speech in Parliament on February 1, 2025, at 11 a.m.

The government has introduced several key initiatives aimed at accelerating economic recovery post-pandemic, promoting inclusive growth, and enhancing India’s global competitiveness.

Here’s a breakdown of the major announcements, including changes to income tax rates, capital expenditures, new infrastructure projects, and plans for agriculture and defense spending:


Income Tax Relief for Middle Class

In her Union Budget 2025 speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually will be exempt from paying income tax.

For salaried taxpayers, the exemption limit rises to Rs 12.75 lakh with a standard deduction of Rs 75,000. The Finance Minister also highlighted the simplification of the new income tax regime, aiming to provide greater relief to the middle class....Read More


Prioritizing growth, inclusivity, and economic strengthening

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for 2025-26, focusing on economic growth, inclusive development, and supporting industries. The budget also aimed to boost the purchasing power of India's growing middle class...Read more

Rs 6.81 Lakh Crore Allocated to Defence

The Union Budget for 2025-26 has earmarked Rs 6.81 lakh crore for the Ministry of Defence, underscoring the government's focus on modernizing the Armed Forces and aligning with the 'Viksit Bharat @2047' vision.

This allocation, marking a 9.53% increase from the previous year, represents 13.45% of the total Union Budget, the highest among all ministries...Read more

Rs 11.21 Lakh Crore Allocated for Capital Expenditure in Budget 2025-26; Railways and Roads Remain Unchanged

Nirmala Sitharaman has allocated Rs 11.21 lakh crore for capital expenditure (capex), reflecting a 0.9% increase from last year's Budget Estimate of Rs 11.11 lakh crore. This allocation is significantly higher when compared to the revised estimate of Rs 10.18 lakh crore for 2024-25. The defence sector received the largest hike in capex, with an increase of 4.6%, totaling Rs 1.8 lakh crore.

The capital outlays for Railways and Roads remain unchanged, at Rs 2.52 lakh crore and Rs 2.72 lakh crore, respectively...Read more

Enhancement to Kisan Credit Card Scheme and Micro-Enterprise Credit Cards

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a significant increase in the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) interest subvention limit, raising it from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh. In addition, the government will introduce customized credit cards for micro-enterprises with a Rs 5 lakh limit.

These changes aim to simplify credit access, benefiting 7.7 crore farmers, fishermen, and dairy farmers...Read more


Modified UDAN Scheme to Boost Regional Connectivity

A modified UDAN scheme announced to enhance regional connectivity by adding 120 new destinations and accommodating 4 crore more passengers, with a focus on developing helipads and smaller airports in remote and northeastern areas...Read more


PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana to Boost Agricultural Productivity

The Union government has introduced the PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana, targeting 100 low-productivity districts with limited credit access. The initiative aims to enhance rural prosperity by integrating existing agricultural programs with customized solutions. The scheme will be executed in collaboration with state governments...Read more


Makhana Board for Bihar

In her Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed the creation of a Makhana Board in Bihar to further promote the state's significant production of foxnuts.

Makhana has benefited from the One District One Product scheme, and with its GI tag and the establishment of the Makhana Research Center, the proposal aims to boost its national recognition and market presence...Read more


Boost to India's startup ecosystem

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced a new Fund of Funds worth Rs 10,000 crore to further boost India's startup ecosystem. This follows the success of the existing Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS) scheme, which has already garnered over Rs 91,000 crore in commitments...Read more


Enhanced Support for MSMEs

Finance Minister announced an increased investment and turnover limits for MSMEs in the Union Budget 2025, aiming to boost the sector. Additionally, she introduced customized credit cards with a Rs 5 lakh limit for micro-enterprises registered on the Udyam portal...Read more


Budget 2025 Expands Lifesaving Drug Exemptions

In the Union Budget 2025-26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expanded the list of lifesaving drugs exempt from Basic Customs Duty (BCD). This move includes 36 additional drugs for cancer, rare diseases, and other critical ailments, making essential treatments more affordable for patients in need...Read more


Budget 2025 Boosts Social Security for Gig Workers

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced initiatives to provide social security for gig workers, including identity cards and healthcare access. The plan includes registering gig workers on the e-Shram portal and revamping the PM SVANidhi scheme to invest in street vendors and online workers...Read more


Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses

The government has launched a six-year "Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses" to enhance self-reliance in pulses, focusing on increasing the production of tur, urad, and masoor pulses, reducing India's reliance on imports...Read more


Government’s Plan to Boost Tourism

Finance Minister unveiled a plan to develop India’s top 50 tourist destinations through collaboration with state authorities, focusing on infrastructure growth and land allocation for tourism development...Read more


Increased TDS Threshold on Rent for Taxpayers

Increase in the Tax Deduction at Source (TDS) threshold announced on rent from Rs 2.40 lakh to Rs 6 lakh annually, reducing TDS transactions and easing compliance for small taxpayers...Read more


FDI Limit in Insurance Sector Raised to 100%

Government announced a significant change by increasing the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) limit in the insurance sector from 74% to 100%, with conditions that require companies to invest the entire premium in India...Read more


Nuclear Energy Mission for Clean Transition

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced a Nuclear Energy Mission in the Union Budget 2025, aiming to develop 100 GW of nuclear energy by 2047, supporting India’s goal of becoming a developed nation under the "Viksit Bharat" initiative...Read more

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