Budget 2025 Income Tax calculator explained: Save up to Rs 1.1 lakh! How income tax slab changes will benefit taxpayers at different salary levels under new regime – The Times of India

FM Nirmala Sitharaman also announced that she will be tabling the New Income Tax Bill in Parliament next week. Budget 2025 income tax slab changes 2025-2026 explained: In a big cheer for the salaried middle class taxpayers, FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced sweeping changes to the income tax slabs and income tax rates under the new…

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‘Progressive, futuristic’: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar hails Union Budget 2025 – The Times of India

Bihar’s CM Nitish Kumar expressed his appreciation for the Union Budget on Saturday, noting its potential to enhance the state’s development. The JD(U) leader acknowledged the budget’s provisions for Bihar, including the establishment of a Makhana board and greenfield airports, as significant steps addressing the state’s requirements ahead of upcoming assembly elections.“The budget is progressive…

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From ‘Vasooli Tai’ to ‘Maa Laxmi’: How netizens reacted to Nirmala Sitharaman’s income tax rebate announcement for middle class – The Times of India

The FM also announced that a person with an annual income of Rs 18 lakh will get a benefit of Rs 70,000 in tax while persons with an annual income of Rs 25 lakh will get a benefit of Rs 1,10,000 in tax. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman‘s presentation of Budget 2025-26 on Saturday has…

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Union Budget 2025: Centre unveils second asset monetization plan worth Rs 10 lakh crore for 2025-30 – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in the Union Budget 2025, announced the launch of the second asset monetization plan for 2025-30, aiming to generate Rs 10 lakh crore by monetizing government-owned assets and reinvesting the funds into new infrastructure projects. The government will also refine regulatory and fiscal measures to ensure the plan’s successful…

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New vs old income tax regime after Budget 2025: Post income tax slab changes, which tax regime is better for salaried middle class taxpayers? – The Times of India

New vs old tax regime: Is it time to switch to the new income tax regime or does the old income tax regime with higher tax exemptions and deductions still make sense? Income Tax Slabs FY 2025-26 New versus Old Income Tax Regime: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has given the middle class, common man and…

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‘Tax’, ‘reform’: Most used words by FM Nirmala Sitharaman in her Budget 2025 speech – The Times of India

Tax was the most used word NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday presented her eighth consecutive Budget. This brings her closer to the record of 10 budgets presented by former Prime Minister Morarji Desai, who holds the record for the most budgets presented across different terms. She is also the first woman…

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Defence Budget 2025 highlights & announcements: Govt allocates Rs 6.81 lakh crore to defence, over 9% increase from last year – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Union Budget for 2025 allocated Rs 6.81 lakh crore to the defence sector, marking a marginal increase from the Rs 6.2 lakh crore assigned in the current fiscal year.Of the total allocation, Rs 4.88 lakh crore has been earmarked for revenue expenditure, covering salaries, operational costs, and…

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Union Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman delivers big relief in shortest speech – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday presented the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, marking her eighth consecutive budget speech, setting multiple records in India’s financial history.Sitharaman presented her speech for the Modi 3.0 full Budget wearing a Madhubani art saree created by Padma awardee Dulari Devi. The speech lasted 1…

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Union Budget 2025 for education sector: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces Rs 500cr AI centre, more IIT seats and 50,000 tinkering labs; highlights – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday presented her eighth consecutive budget, emphasising the middle class, national growth, and infrastructure. During her speech, Sitharaman said that the government reaffirmed its commitment to achieving ‘Viksit Bharat‘ by eliminating poverty, ensuring quality education, and providing affordable and comprehensive healthcare.While addressing the Parliament, Sitharaman quoted renowned…

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