Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget on Saturday (February 1) said that the ‘Make in India’ is one of the 10 broad areas of focus for the government in the coming year. “In this Budget, the proposed development measures span ten broad areas focusing on Garib [the poor], Youth, Annadata [farmers], and … Read more
Budget 2025: Unplugging Rural Schools and Health Centres, Nurturing Young Minds with Innovation Labs Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a digital boost for rural India, pledging broadband connectivity for all government primary and secondary schools, as well as primary healthcare centres. This connectivity promise aims to bridge the digital divide, ensuring no student … Read more
There may be concessions for the middle class, which is pinning hope on a reduction in income tax rates, along with a hike in standard deduction. Under the old tax regime, the basic income exemption limit is set at Rs 2.50 lakh, while in the new tax regime, the limit is Rs 3 lakh. With … Read more