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Union Budget 2025: Economists Suggest Tax Reforms, Focus on MSMEs, And Boosts For Education And Technology

Economists anticipate Union Budget 2025 to focus on tax relief for middle class, increased support for MSMEs and startups, robust allocations for education and infrastructure.

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Ahead Of Union Budget, Agriculture Experts Expect Enhancement Of Agri-Fund For Research, New-aged Technology

Farmers expect the government to prioritise agriculture, education, and health in the upcoming budget, aiming for the betterment of both people and farmers nationwide.

Share Of Sugar Industry In GDP Can Go Up To 3 Per Cent: Gadkari

The Union Cabinet approved a 3 per cent increase in the procurement price for ethanol to Rs 57.97 per litre for the 2024-25 supply year.

Union Budget 2025: Traders Fear Collapse Without Support For Diamond Industry; Demand Tax Cuts, Improved Infrastructure

Traders in Bhavnagar demand reduced GST, improved business infrastructure, and support for the diamond industry, fearing collapse if key sectors are not revived.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2025 on Saturday (February 1) at 11 am, marking her eighth consecutive budget. The budget will address challenges such as slow economic growth, declining consumption, and the weakening rupee against the US dollar.&nbsp;Among the most anticipated announcements is a potential revision in income tax slabs, with speculation that income up to Rs 10 lakh may become tax-free to boost middle-class spending. Industry leaders and taxpayers alike await clarity on capex growth, infrastructure development, and AI investments.The Economic Survey tabled on Friday, has projected India's GDP growth at 6.3-6.8 per cent for FY 2025-26, the lowest since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2019, highlighting the need for structural reforms and deregulation to sustain long-term economic momentum.Ahead of the Union Budget, President Droupadi Murmu, in her address to a joint session of Parliament, emphasised the government's efforts in overcoming a state of 'policy paralysis'. She credited strong policy determination for steering India through post-COVID recovery and global uncertainties, including geopolitical tensions.The Budget session commenced on January 31, with President Droupadi Murmu's address, followed by Sitharaman's tabling of the Economic Survey 2025 in Parliament. The session will be held in two phases- the first running from January 31 to February 13, and the second from March 10 to April 4.The budget is expected to outline revenue expectations and government expenditures for the upcoming fiscal year.&nbsp;Assisting the Finance Minister in shaping the Budget proposals are Revenue Secretary Tuhin Pandey, Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth, Expenditure Secretary Manoj Govil, DIPAM Secretary Arunish Chawla, Financial Services Secretary M Nagaraju, and Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran.

Union Budget 2025-26 Live: FM Sitharaman To Unveil Policies To Boost Economy; Key Announcements Expected At 11 AM

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China's DeepSeek Disruption: Artificial Intelligence Warfare, And India's Challenges

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India faces both opportunities and risks as it navigates this fast-changing AI landscape.

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Economic Survey Highlights Reducing Cost Of Medical Education For Lowering Healthcare Service Costs

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Due to high charges in private medical institutions, every year several students go to countries with lower fees such as China, Russia, Ukraine, Philippines, Bangladesh.

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Union Budget 2025-26: FM Nirmala Sitharaman To Present Her 8th Consecutive Budget Today, All Eyes On Income Tax

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Union Budget 2025-26 is set to be presented in the parliament today with all eyes on whether government tinkers with the existing income tax slabs.

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Indian Coast Guard To Commemorate 48th Raising Day On February 1

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The Indian Coast Guard currently has 158 ships and 78 aircraft and has saved 11082 lives since it was created on February 1, 1977.

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Rains wreaked a havoc in Andhra Pradesh leaving 20 dead and several others missing. Especially, Kadapa and Chittoor districts in the Rayalaseema region witnessed a heavy downpour.Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh): Deaths in rain-related incidents in Andhra Pradesh increased to to 20. According to officials, 12 persons were declared dead in Kadapa and eight others in Anantapur. Many are reported to be missing in rain-hit areas. Schools remain closed in Kadapa and Tirupati.    Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy spoke with Collectors of the flood-hit districts and asked them to step up rescue and relief measures. The Rayalaseema districts of Chittoor and Kadapa have been witnessing a worst deluge in years while rivers and rivulets are in spate.