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Key Highlights from the Central Budget: Tax Reforms, Agriculture, and Development Initiatives

Key Highlights from the Central Budget: Tax Reforms, Agriculture, and Development Initiatives
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Key Highlights from the Central Budget: Tax Reforms, Agriculture, and Development Initiatives

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No Income TaxNo income tax for average monthly income up to ₹1 lakh. Salaried taxpayers will not pay income tax up to ₹12.75 lakh under the new tax system.
Focus Areas for DevelopmentAgriculture, MSMEs, investment, and exports identified as four engines of growth in the Union Budget.
PM Dhanya Krishi Yojana1.7 crore farmers to benefit, including 100 low-production districts. Self-reliance in pulses mission launched with focus on arhar, urad, and masoor.
Revised Interest Subsidy SchemeLoans up to ₹5 lakh through Kisan Credit Cards (KCC).
Fiscal Deficit TargetFiscal deficit for FY25 estimated at 4.8%, with a target to reduce it to 4.4% in FY26.
MSME Loan GuaranteeLoan guarantee for MSMEs increased from ₹5 crore to ₹10 crore.
National Manufacturing MissionLaunched to promote Make in India, covering small, medium, and large industries.
Atal Tinkering Labs50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs to be established in government schools over the next five years.
AI in Education₹500 crore allocated for centers of excellence in Artificial Intelligence in education.
UPI-Linked Credit CardsPM SwaniDHi scheme to provide UPI-linked credit cards with a limit of ₹30,000.
Gig Workers' ID CardsGig workers to receive ID cards and register on the e-Shram portal for healthcare under PM Jan Arogya Yojana.
Urban Challenge Fund₹1 lakh crore allocated for urban development as growth centers.
Atomic Energy Mission₹20,000 crore allocated for R&D in small modular reactors under the Anu Energy Mission.
Revised UDAN SchemeRegional connectivity to expand to 120 new destinations under the Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) scheme.
Swamihi Fund₹15,000 crore allocated for the completion of 1 lakh residential units.
Private Sector R&D₹20,000 crore allocated for private sector-led R&D and innovation initiatives.
Gyan Bharti MissionMission launched for surveying and preserving manuscripts.
FDI in InsuranceFDI limit in the insurance sector increased from 74% to 100%.
Jan Vishwas Bill 2.0Bill introduced to decriminalize over 100 provisions across various laws.
Revised IT Return DeadlineDeadline for filing revised income tax returns extended from two to four years.
TCS Payment DelayDelay in TCS payments no longer considered an offense.
TDS on RentTDS on rent increased from ₹2.4 lakh to ₹6 lakh.
Custom Duty Exemptions36 life-saving drugs exempted from basic customs duty (BCD) for treating cancer, rare diseases, and chronic illnesses.
Custom Duty ChangesBCD on IFPD increased to 20%, while BCD on open cells reduced by 5%. Certain open cells exempted to promote domestic manufacturing.
EV and Battery ProductionCapital goods for electric vehicles and mobile battery production granted additional exemptions.
Shipbuilding MaterialsRaw materials and components for shipbuilding exempted from BCD for 10 years.
Custom Duty on Fish ProductsBCD on frozen fish paste reduced from 30% to 5%, and on fish hydrolysate from 15% to 5%.

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