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Takeaways from India's budget that slashes income tax on the salaried middle class to spur growth
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government presented an annual budget to Parliament on Saturday that focused on wooing the salaried middle class with tax cuts and spurring economic growth by boosting agriculture and manufacturing.
INDIA BUDGET India's tax relief may not be enough to boost economic growth, Moody's says
The Indian government's decision to ease the tax burden for middle-class consumers may not have a large impact on growth, Moody's Ratings said in response to the federal budget.
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Union Budget 2025 Highlights: Makhana, Middle Class, Medicine — Nirmala Sitharaman's plan for the Indian economy
Highlights: FM Nirmala Sitharaman's announcement on February 1 brings a gift for the Indian middle class with no tax payable up to ₹12 lakh income.
Budget 2025: The middle class of the country rejoiced after hearing the budget, salary up to 12 lakhs is tax-free; how much loss will the government incur?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has made a big announcement for taxpayers while presenting the budget today. The Finance Minister said that income up to Rs 12 lakh will be completely tax-free. The middle-class people of the country have breathed a sigh of relief with this announcement of the Finance Minister.
Union Budget 2025: Big relief for middle class as no income tax payable upto income of Rs 12 lakh, says FM
In a big bonanza for salaried taxpayers, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that there will be no income tax to be paid for income levels up to Rs 12 lakh. Income Tax Budget 2025 Live: What are the income tax slabs,
Ahead of Budget 2025, India's middle class seeks tax relief, youth hope for jobs
As the Union Budget 2025-26 approaches, Indians are eagerly anticipating relief from income tax slabs and solutions for farmers and unemployment issues. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the budget today,

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India's defence budget heavily weighted to manpower costs
India on Saturday proposed defence spending of 6.81 trillion rupees ($78.70 billion) for the 2025-26 fiscal year, up 9.5% ...
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The government cut taxes for middle-class Indians to boost domestic consumption as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs loom.
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India’s health budget sees 10.8% hike as govt focuses on infrastructure and medical education
This boost comes at a critical time when India’s healthcare sector is grappling with post-pandemic challenges, an increasing burden of non-communicable diseases, and the urgent need for robust ...
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India’s Defence Budget in the shadow of giants: How it stacks up against China and the US
India’s 9.53 % increase in defence spending is a clear signal of intent but it must be matched by efficiency, innovation, and strategic foresight.
India's Modi to Seek to Boost Growth, Ease Cost of Living in Budget
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces the challenges of reviving growth and giving relief to a ...
India's finance minister faces a tough choice crafting the annual budget — boost growth or cut deficit?
The world's fastest growing major economy has seen a growth downturn. India has been steadily cutting its full year real GDP ...
Union Budget: 3 CoEs to help India position itself as a global powerhouse in AI
With artificial intelligence (AI) becoming an essential tool for a tech powered economy, it is heartening to see the introduction of Centres of Excellence (COE) for Artificial Intelligence ...
INDIA BUDGET India to set up $3-bln maritime development fund for shipping industry
India will set up a 250-billion-rupee ($2.9-billion) maritime development fund for the long-term financing of the country's ...