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Budget 2025 expectations LIVE: Income Tax expectations to allocations for key sectors - what India wants from the FM


Published on 2025-01-31 21:00:49 - Mint
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  • Several industries and taxpayers are eagerly waiting for the second full-fledged budget of the Narendra Modi-led NDA government, which would be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1,

The article from LiveMint discusses expectations and updates regarding the Union Budget 2025, which is anticipated to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Key points include expectations from various sectors like salaried employees who are hopeful for changes in income tax slabs and exemptions. There's a focus on economic recovery post-COVID, with demands for increased capital expenditure, infrastructure development, and support for sectors like healthcare, education, and agriculture. Additionally, there are expectations for policy measures to boost employment, encourage private investment, and possibly introduce new welfare schemes. The article also touches on the political context, given that this budget will be one of the last before the general elections, influencing its potential direction towards populist measures or fiscal consolidation. The date and time for the budget presentation are also mentioned, with live updates on reactions and analyses from experts and stakeholders.

Read the Full Mint Article at:
[ https://www.livemint.com/economy/budget-2025-expectations-live-updates-nirmala-sitharaman-income-tax-salaried-employees-union-budget-date-time-31-jan-11738287183328.html ]
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