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Union Budget 2025-26: PMJAY allocation may not suffice, say experts

Budget estimates (BE) for the financial year (FY) 2025-26 have put the allocation for PMJAY at Rs 9,406 crore, a 28.8 per cent increase from Rs 7,300 crore in FY25's BE

Budget 2025: P-notes from Gift City set to rise with new relaxations

Relaxations announced in Budget could prompt FPIs issue P-notes from Gujarat over Mauritius, Singapore

Budget 2025: Fiscal consolidation efforts may pull govt bond yields down

RBI's six-member rate setting panel will announce the review of the policy on Friday, 7 February

Presumptive tax regime likely to woo global talent into electronics

Govt proposes only 25% of total remuneration received by expats to be treated as taxable profits

Budget 2025: Govt shows resolve to take bold steps for transforming economy

Among the key pillars of this Budget, as highlighted by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is a sweeping regulatory reform agenda aimed at reducing red tape and fostering a pro-business environment

Budget 2025 impact: Viksit Bharat through social sector transformation

Budget focuses on equitable prosperity by increasing accessibility to quality education, healthcare and social welfare programmes

Union Budget 2025: Setting a road map to transform India's economy

The people, economy, and innovation underpin the investment strategy of the Government

Budget 2025: Individual credit score boost for 100 mn SHG members

Tucked away as an innocuous para in the Budget document, it says "PSBs will develop a 'Grameen Credit Score' framework to serve the credit needs of SHG members, and people in rural areas"

Indirect Taxes: Budget 2025 boosts domestic manufacturing, eases tax burden

The Budget supports the government's pledge to reduce tax burden and move towards a trust-based tax framework

Manufacturing of electronics to double to $200 bn in 3-4 years: Vaishnaw

The scheme to set up outsourced assembly and testing units has been allocated Rs 3,900 crore in the Budget for 2025-26, compared to Rs 2,500 crore allocated last fiscal

Committee under manufacturing mission to look into issues in detail: Goyal

Representatives from the Centre, states, and private sector are expected to be there in the committee

Direct tax: Budget 2025-26 eases burden, boosts spending and growth

Proposals aim to encourage the middle class to spend and help economic growth. By Pwc India

A new frontier for GCCs: Why India's Tier-II cities are gaining traction

In recent years, India has witnessed a surge in GCCs, with a notable shift toward expansion beyond metro hubs

2025 is the year for investors to build portfolio for the future: Jaipuria

'In the markets, it's now time to move from playing a T20 match to playing a Test'

Technology as a national priority amid rising AI investments worldwide

Meity has seen 50% increase in the Budget. While the fund allocation is crucial, several policy measures will have to be taken to ensure that investment in advanced manufacturing systems increases

48% startups have at least one woman director: Economic Survey 2025

However, on the flip side, the reins of entrepreneurial ownership remain dominantly male-held

Budget: 5-year extension of incorporation deadline brings cheer to startups

In her 2025 Budget speech, FM Sitharaman announced an extension in the period of incorporation for startups by five years till April 1, 2030

Budget curtails carry-forward losses for mergers and acquisitions

For all mergers effected on or after April 1, 2025, the losses can be carried forward only for the residuary period (counting from the date of loss)

Statsguru: Budget 2025-26 pushes demand, caps capital expenditure

A key driver of this effort is a demand push through cuts in personal income tax rates under the new tax regime

Right price, right time: Volatility unlocks opportunity, says Vikas Khemani

Government has chosen the path of the fiscal prudence which is again good, though market would have expected a bit of more loosening on the fiscal side, Khemani said