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Budget 2025 Expectations Live Updates: Congress demands pro-industry measures in Union Budget


Published on 2025-01-19 22:41:04 - cnbctv18
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  • Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present her eighth budget on February 1. Tax simplification, increased capital spending, and steps to boost consumption are likely on the table as India navigates slowing domestic growth and global uncertainties.

The article from CNBC-TV18 discusses expectations and updates regarding the Union Budget 2025, which is set to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Key points include the anticipation around the budget's focus on economic growth, fiscal consolidation, and sector-specific reforms. There is a particular interest in how the government plans to address infrastructure development, tax reforms, and support for sectors like agriculture, manufacturing, and technology. The article also mentions the date and time for the budget speech, expected reactions from the stock markets, and comments from various stakeholders including political parties like Congress, which has expressed its expectations and criticisms. Live updates are provided on market reactions, policy announcements, and expert analyses as the budget presentation approaches.

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