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budgetArchiveSaturday, 1 February 2025

Union Budget 2025-26

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Summary

Budget with significant income tax relief - no tax up to Rs 12 lakh, new simplified regime with 8 slabs. Rs 11.21 lakh crore for infrastructure, support for MSMEs, and Makhana Board for Bihar. Focus on growth, investment, and consumption.

Key Facts

TypeBudget
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedSaturday, 1 February 2025
Affected Population1.4 billion citizens, 63 million MSMEs

Key Numbers

GDP: $3.9 trillion (2025 est.)
Fiscal deficit target: 4.4% of GDP
GST collection: Rs 1.87 lakh crore/month avg

Key Authorities

Ministry of FinanceRBISEBIDEA

Key Stakeholders

TaxpayersBanks & NBFCsInvestors

Government Context

NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
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