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  Budget 2025: What does healthcare sector want apart from tax reform and innovative push?

  Budget | January 20, 2025 19:05 IST

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the country's Union Budget on February 1. Now, apart from tax reforms and innovative push, the health sector has other demands too from Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government.

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  Budget 2025: How much hike can be expected in defence allocation and where will the focus lie?

  Budget | January 21, 2025 8:40 IST

  Budget 2025: Despite being the 4th largest defence spender globally, India continues to rely on imports for 35% of its defence needs. As India continues to prioritise self-reliance and modernisation in its armed forces, the defence allocation is expected to see a significant increase this time.

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  Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman likely to make these key announcements for farmers | Check here

  Budget | January 20, 2025 7:55 IST

  The Union Budget 2025–26 is expected to focus on boosting farmers’ welfare through measures like raising Kisan Credit Card limits, reducing GST on inputs, and increasing agricultural allocations.

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  Budget 2025: Taxpayers may get major relief as govt plans new Income Tax Bill

  Originals | January 19, 2025 19:20 IST

  In a big move to simplify India's tax system, the government is set to introduce a new Income Tax Bill in the upcoming Parliament budget. The goal is to replace the current Income Tax Act, which has been in place since 1961, with a much simpler and easier-to-understand version.

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  Union Budget 2025: RBI MPC member emphasises need to focus on capex, infrastructure spending

  Budget | January 19, 2025 19:13 IST

  Union Budget 2025: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget for the next fiscal year on February 1. Two years ago, she had started laying extra emphasis on capex and infra spending. The RBI MPC member Nagesh Kumar urged to continue with that momentum.

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  Union Budget 2025: Space sector wants PLI scheme, tax holidays and enhanced satellite data usage

  Budget | January 19, 2025 9:39 IST

  Budget 2025: The Indian space economy is valued at 8.4 billion dollars and the private sector has just about started making a mark by building satellites and launch systems eyeing a manifold increase over the next decade.

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  Budget 2025: Big relief for taxpayers? Govt likely to introduce new Income Tax Bill, say sources

  Budget | January 18, 2025 23:12 IST

  The government is set to unveil a new Income Tax Bill during the Budget 2025 session, replacing the decades-old Income Tax Act, 1961.

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  Budget 2025: Why India Needs To Increase Spending In Defence and Military Sector?

  Originals | January 18, 2025 18:46 IST

  With the Union Budget 2025 near, the focus is on India's defence spending amidst rising global tensions, making a strong case for an increased military budget.

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  Government preparing to introduce Waqf Amendment Bill during Budget Session: Sources

  Budget | January 18, 2025 20:15 IST

  The government planning to introduce the Waqf Amendment Bill during the Budget Session 2025, starting January 31. The session will include Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's presentation of the Union Budget 2025-26 on February 1.

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  Focus on modern trains, AI usage and infrastructural development- Railway Budget 2025 expectations

  Budget | January 18, 2025 16:44 IST

  Railway Budget 2025: Union Budget 2025 could raise the total allocation for Indian Railways to over Rs 3 lakh crore, compared to Rs 2.65 lakh crore in the current fiscal year.

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  Budget Session to begin from January 31, Union Budget on February 1: Check full schedule

  Budget | January 18, 2025 6:46 IST

  The first part of the Budget session will have nine sittings, with PM Modi responding to the Motion of Thanks and Sitharaman replying to the budget discussion.

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  Budget 2025: How realtor body's tax suggestion on housing projects will benefit the middle class?

  Budget | January 17, 2025 21:05 IST

  CREDAI's push for a 15 percent income tax rate on affordable housing projects is to make it more financially feasible for developers to build low-cost homes.

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  Budget needs to give extra impetus to fighter jet acquisition to match adversaries beyond Himalayas

  Budget | January 17, 2025 18:01 IST

  As the central government is slated to present the Union Budget, the depleting squadrons of the Indian Air Force is a crucial issue that needs attention. Clearly, the Budget 2025 this time needs to focus on an enhanced outlay to the Air Force, especially aimed at capital investment.

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  Centre likely to announce personal income tax relief in upcoming Budget 2025: ICRA

  Budget | January 17, 2025 13:17 IST

  Budget 2025: ICRA estimated a 12 per cent growth in direct tax collections for FY2026, driven by increased income and corporate tax revenues.

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  Budget 2025: Healthcare industry wants tax cuts on insurance premiums, increased budget allocation

  Budget | January 16, 2025 10:41 IST

  Budget 2025: From boosting healthcare expenditure to expanding public health initiatives, the industry has put forth several demands.

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  Budget 2025 should reduce tax, compliance burden on middle class and SMEs, says expert

  Budget | January 16, 2025 7:12 IST

  Budget 2025: Currently, small businesses with an annual turnover of up to Rs 3 lakh are allowed to opt for presumptive taxation subject to condition that cash receipts is up to 5 per cent of total receipts.

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  Budget 2025: Why is it crucial to increase India's military spending amid global instabilities?

  Budget | January 15, 2025 13:48 IST

  Budget 2025: As the Union Budget 2025 is approaching, the spotlight is on India's defence budget. Amid escalating global tensions and regional instabilities, the case for enhanced military spending has never been more compelling.

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  Budget 2025: Govt likely to increase railways budget by 18 pc, focus on safety and infrastructure

  Business | January 15, 2025 7:13 IST

  Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2025 on February 1, 2025. As in previous years, the government is anticipated to make big announcements aimed at furthering the development of the railway sector.

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  Budget 2025 expectations: Will common man get relief from expensive treatment?

  Budget | January 14, 2025 9:12 IST

  Budget 2025: On February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget to the country. All the eyes of the common people are focused on the upcoming Union Budget as they are seeking relief.

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  Budget expectations: Will Section 80C limit increase for taxpayers? Key deductions to watch out for

  January 17, 2025 11:52 IST

  As the Union Budget 2025 approaches, there is growing anticipation for changes to the Section 80C tax deduction limit, which has remained at Rs 1.5 lakh since 2014.