Budget 2025 News

India Slashes Harley-Davidson Import Duty in Strategic Move Ahead of Modi's US Visit

India reduces Harley-Davidson import duty in a strategic move to strengthen US-India relations ahead of PM Modi's visit. This decision, part of the new Budget, aims to stimulate ec...

Strategic Fiscal Balancing: Emulating Dravid's Steadiness Over Pant's Aggression

The Centre has maintained fiscal consolidation despite challenges, with a revised fiscal deficit target of 4.8% of GDP for 2024-25. The budget outlines a strategic path to reduce t...

Madhubani Art Meets Budget Day: FM Nirmala Sitharaman's Sartorial Statement

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman showcased Madhubani art from Bihar on Budget day, wearing a sari gifted by Padma Shri awardee Dulari Devi. This gesture highlighted the cultural...

Indian Startups Set to Benefit from a Rs 10,000 Crore Fund of Funds Boost

The Indian government boosts the startup ecosystem with a Rs 10,000 crore fund of funds, focusing on deeptech startups and extending tax benefits until 2030, aiming to position Ind...

India's Middle Class Gets a Tax Break: Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2025 Highlights

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2025 introduces significant tax revisions, making income up to Rs 12 lakh tax-free for salaried individuals and providing marginal reli...

Government Slashes TDS to 10% to Boost Investments in Bad Debt, Sparks Industry Optimism

The Indian government has reduced TDS on security receipts from 30% to 10%, aiming to make bad debt investments more attractive. This move is expected to enhance the efficiency of ...

Government Launches New Forum to Harmonize Pension Regulations Across Agencies

The Indian government is setting up a new forum to streamline pension regulations across agencies, focusing on post-retirement income adequacy and sustainability. The initiative in...

India Unveils Bold Plan to Develop Top 50 Tourist Destinations with State Partnerships

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a plan to develop the top 50 tourist destinations with state partnerships, aiming to boost tourism infrastructure, employment,...

Sensex Plummets 2,900 Points Since Last Budget: A Deep Dive into Market Trends

The Sensex has seen a significant downturn of 2,900 points since the last Budget, despite a recent uplift. Market optimism, driven by the Economic Survey and Budget expectations, c...

Unlocking India's AI Potential: Budget 2025 Aims for Global Leadership in Technology

India aims to leverage the Union Budget 2025-26 to harness AI's transformative potential for economic growth and technological leadership. Key focus areas include scaling compute c...

Unlocking SME Growth: Tax Incentives and AI Adoption in Focus for Budget 2025

Experts advocate for AI adoption, tax benefits, and credit access expansion for SMEs in Budget 2025 to drive growth, alongside creating dedicated manufacturing zones and streamlini...

Budget 2025: Crop Protection Industry Advocates for Tax Reductions and R&D Incentives

CropLife India urges the government to reduce GST on agrochemicals to 12% and maintain a uniform customs duty in Budget 2025. The industry seeks R&D incentives and a regulatory fra...

FICCI Advocates for Sustained Investment and Reform Momentum in Budget 2025

FICCI urges the Union Budget 2025 to focus on investments and reforms for economic growth, proposing a 15% increase in capex for FY26 and suggesting next-generation reforms in fact...

Exploring the Future: A Critical Look at NFT Taxation Ahead of Budget 2025

Ahead of Budget 2025, the taxation of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) is under scrutiny. With NFTs representing digital ownership of assets, from art to collectibles, the current tax fr...