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People’s budget to unlock spending, says PM Modi

Updated on Feb 1, 2025 22:06 IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks on the Union Budget in Delhi on Saturday. (DPR PMO)

Focus on creating jobs, skill training

People line up to apply for jobs at a Job Fair. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Feb 1, 2025 21:50 IST

In AI stimulus, budget allots ₹500 crore for Centre of Excellence in education

In 2023, Sitharaman announced a CoE in AI for agriculture, health, and sustainable cities. (Bloomberg)

Published on Feb 1, 2025 21:35 IST

Finance minister rejigs import tariffs to boost local manufacturing

People watch the live telecast of Union Budget 2025 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Lok Sabha of the Parliament, at a television showroom in Ranchi, India on Saturday. (ANI)

Updated on Feb 1, 2025 21:17 IST

Paying college fees abroad easier, but little else changes

The TCS relief for overseas education aligns with the budget’s broader vision of “Viksit Bharat,” which emphasises access to “hundred per cent good quality school education” as a key pillar (HT Photo)

Published on Feb 1, 2025 20:54 IST

Relief for senior citizens earning interest, but worries remain

The budget also exempted withdrawals from old National Savings Scheme accounts after August 29, 2024. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 2, 2025 04:24 IST

Homeowners get simpler tax rules, higher limits in Sitharaman's budget

(Representative picture) For homeowners stuck in delayed projects, the budget introduced a new SWAMIH Fund 2 with a corpus of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>15,000 crore (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 2, 2025 01:32 IST

A welcome tax cut for middle-class professionals

For India’s vast middle class, long praised as the backbone of the economy, the tax relief arrives as validation of their patience and persistent contribution to nation-building. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

Published on Feb 1, 2025 19:56 IST

What the Budget 2025 means for economic reforms

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a post-budget press conference in New Delhi on Saturday.

Published on Feb 1, 2025 19:46 IST

Union Budget 2025: Upper hand to middle class

The Union Budget 2025-26 announced a tax rebate that would mean people earning up to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>12 lakh do not pay any tax at all; the arrival of a much-awaited reform, the new income tax bill, next week; and a continued focus on productive capital expenditure. (Samir Jana/HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 2, 2025 03:28 IST

Budget 2025: ₹2.52 lakh crore allocated for Railways

A view of newly manufactured Vande Bharat Express with new features specially designed for operation in mountainous and ultra-cold areas at Shakurbasti in New Delhi.

Published on Feb 1, 2025 13:47 IST

Nirmala Sitharaman announces Makhana Board; know 10 health benefits of foxnuts

Discover makhana's health benefits as Bihar's new Makhana Board is announced in the budget.

Published on Feb 1, 2025 13:07 IST

Centre seeks over ₹78,000 crore on securities trading levies next fiscal

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a press conference after presentation of Union Budget.

Published on Feb 1, 2025 12:57 IST

Middle class jackpot! Who saves the most under the new tax regime?

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman outside the finance ministry ahead of the presentation of the ‘Union budget 2025-26’ in New Delhi on Saturday, (Sanjeev Verma/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on Feb 1, 2025 13:05 IST

Budget 2025-26: Dimple Yadav questions lack of innovation and calls for justice

Asserting that there was "nothing new" in the Union Budget, Samajwadi Party MP Dimple Yadav attacked it on Saturday when Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered it to the lawmakers.

Published on Feb 1, 2025 12:25 IST

Budget 2025-26: How India’s tax rate changes will impact middle-class spending

Nirmala Sitharaman with Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary and other officials outside the Finance Ministry ahead of the presentation of the Union Budget 2025-26. (file image)

Published on Feb 1, 2025 12:24 IST

Income tax salary-wise details: How to calculate tax if pay is over ₹12.75 lac

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in Parliament.

Updated on Feb 1, 2025 15:04 IST

No tax on income of up to ₹12 lakh | All your questions answered

New income tax slabs: The changes proposed by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman brings a massive relief to taxpayers.

Updated on Feb 1, 2025 12:18 IST

How Union Budget 2025 could be a ‘game changer’ for Bengaluru's property market

Experts say that the government’s concentrated efforts on infrastructure development promise to significantly enhance housing demand.

Updated on Feb 2, 2025 04:24 IST

Budget 2025: Sitharaman allocates ₹1,024.30 crore for ministers' salaries

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman carrying the Budget tablet leaves for the parliament to present the Union Budget 2025, at the Ministry of Finance in New Delhi on Saturday.

Updated on Feb 1, 2025 12:15 IST

Ex-finance minister Chidambaram slams Budget 2025: ‘Beyond capacity…’

Former Union finance minister P Chidambaram

Updated on Feb 1, 2025 12:16 IST

Budget 2025-26: Centre allocates ₹1 lakh cr Urban Challenge Fund

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha, in New Delhi, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.

Published on Feb 1, 2025 11:39 IST

Budget 2025: Centre proposes amendments in CGST Act, overrides key SC verdict

Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2025-26 in the Lok Sabha, in New Delhi.

Published on Feb 1, 2025 11:11 IST

JMM claims Union Budget 2025-26 neglects Jharkhand, favors Bihar with projects

Jharkhand and its people were "neglected completely" by the Centre, according to the governing JMM, which said Saturday that the Union Budget 2025–2026 contains nothing for Jharkhand.

Published on Feb 1, 2025 10:47 IST

Budget 2025 calls for ‘active private partnership’ in guarded nuclear sector

The proposal to amend nuclear liability law to boost foreign and private investments in the much-guarded sector comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's US visit, likely to happen this month.

Published on Feb 1, 2025 10:43 IST

Minister's ‘simultaneous polls’ reply to 'lollipop to Bihar in Budget' charge

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri (PTI)

Updated on Feb 1, 2025 10:43 IST

Education Budget 2025: Samagra Shiksha & PM POSHAN schemes see higher allocation

National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme launched in 2008 provides for one lakh Scholarships of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>6000/- per annum (`500/- per month) at class IX stage which continues up to class XII subject to fulfilment of eligibility criteria. HT File Photo

Updated on Feb 2, 2025 02:31 IST

Rahul Gandhi takes ‘band-aid’ potshot at Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2025

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

Updated on Feb 1, 2025 13:10 IST

Budget 2025-26: Govt allocates ₹75 crore for prison modernisation

On Saturday, the Centre suggested allocating <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>300 crore, the same amount as the current fiscal year, but with a subsequent revision of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>75 crore, for the renovation of jails in the upcoming fiscal year.

Published on Feb 1, 2025 10:14 IST

2025 Union Budget: Zero tax up to ₹12 lakh, but fine print leaves many confused

Nirmala Sitharaman

Published on Feb 1, 2025 10:09 IST

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