Budget 2025: Metro rail network may be more than doubled over next 5 years – The Times of India

Budget 2025 expectations: For the fiscal year 2024-25, the capital expenditure allocation stands at Rs 24,785.94 crore for Mass Rapid Transit System and metro projects. Budget 2025 expectations: The Narendra Modi government is likely to introduce a comprehensive five-year scheme in Union Budget 2025 to implement metro rail projects nationwide on a mission basis. This…

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How finance minister can simplify tax regime for individuals – The Times of India

With 2025 Union Budget on the horizon, the conversation around tax reform is intensifying. A simplified tax regime isn’t just about improving taxpayers’ experience, it is also a strategic move to unlock economic potential, improve compliance and enhance financial planning. Here are five key areas where changes can benefit individual taxpayers:A seamless taxpayer experienceFor individual…

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Railway Budget 2025: How Indian Railways can improve its operating ratio & how India’s rail network compares to China – The Times of India

Indian Railways’ revenue primarily comes from passenger fares, freight charges, and other non-fare sources. By Shailesh Agarwal, Partner – Risk consulting, EY IndiaRailway Budget 2025 expectations: Indian Railways, a state-owned enterprise under the Ministry of Railways, operates the fourth largest national railway system globally, with 132,310 km of tracks. It employs over 1.2 million people,…

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Budget 2025 income tax: Why standard deduction should be hiked under new tax regime – The Times of India

Budget 2025 income tax: With the new income tax regime being the default tax regime, taxpayers are looking for an increase in standard deduction. (AI image) Budget 2025 income tax expectations: With Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to deliver the Union Budget 2025 speech on February 1, 2025, salaried and middle class taxpayers are looking…

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