Economic Survey before Budget 2025: What is Economic Survey, who prepares it & when will it be presented by FM Sitharaman? Check date, time, importance – The Times of India

The Economic Survey is a comprehensive report prepared by the Economic Division of the Department of Economic Affairs. (AI image) Economic Survey 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Economic Survey 2024-25 before the Union Budget 2025 in Parliament today. The Budget session commences on January 31, 2025, with the Budget presentation scheduled for…

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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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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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Budget 2025 income tax new versus old regime: Top 7 expectations of taxpayers from FM Sitharaman – The Times of India

Taxpayers who continue to favor the traditional structure are still hopeful for adjustments which are at least reflective of the rising inflation and costs of living in India. By Ravi JainBudget 2025 income tax expectations: The announcement of new income tax regime in India’s Union Budget 2020 was a progressive step by the Hon’ble Finance…

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Budget 2025 income tax: From higher tax exemption limit to increased standard deduction – top 6 expectations of common man – The Times of India

Budget 2025 income tax: It is anticipated that with the thrust of the Government on the adoption of the new tax regime, there may be no changes to the old tax regime. (AI image) By Parizad SirwallaBudget 2025 income tax expectations: Ever since the last Union Budget was presented in July 2024, the world has…

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Budget 2025: Opportunities to solidify India’s jewellery industry as a global powerhouse – ET Retail

Representative image Budget Expectations 2025: Last year, reduction in import duty singlehandedly improved the market’s strength and demand for precious metals and fine jewellery. With prices becoming more affordable, demand for jewellery rose in the current fiscal year. Encouraging and empowering the industry further with initiatives such as SGB (sovereign gold bond), gold ETF, GMS…

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Budget 2025: Important to rationalize surcharge on salaried individuals – Times of India

Budget 2025 income tax: From a surcharge levy perspective, the threshold begins from Rs 50 lakh Budget 2025 income tax expectations: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2025 on February 1, 2025. In its pre-Budget 2025 memorandum, Assocham has called for rationalization of surcharge on salaried individuals.As per the existing provisions the…

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Budget 2025: Reduce income tax rates, exceptionally high compared to other countries, says Assocham – Times of India

Budget 2025 income tax: The highest marginal rate for individuals is 42.744%. (AI image) Budget 2025 income tax expectations: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman should look to reduce the personal income tax rates in the Union Budget 2025, says Assocham in its pre-Budget 2025 memorandum.“While corporate tax rates have become globally competitive, in order to ensure…

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