FM Budget 2025 Exclusive: From ‘No Capex Pivot’ to new tax slab rational – major highlights

FM Budget 2025 Exclusive: From ‘No Capex Pivot’ to new tax slab rational – major highlights


The Finance Minister said that 2025 Union Budget – was seen contrary to someone in more than a decade – “For people, for people and by the people of India,” Finance Minister said that, it was decided to reduce income tax Was gone “Respect” for taxpayers.

In order to revive urban and rural demand, Nirmala Sitarman said in her budget speech that persons with income up to Rs 12 lakh will be exempted from paying income tax. It is against the previous cap of Rs 7 lakh.

In addition, the Narendra Modi government’s eyes reduce the budget deficit for fiscal 2026 by 4.4% of the GDP, which is slightly below the pre -estimated 4.5%.

Analysts stated that this budget marks a change towards a balanced approach more than the capex-intelligence expenses, which prefer inclusive growth and demand-driven development. However, the Finance Minister emphasized that Capex is one of India’s primary development driver, and increasing focus on consumption is an extra, not a axis.

Here Nirmala Sitarman’s NDTV is the key highlights of special interview with Sanjay Pugalia, editor of NDTV.

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