Budget 2025 is here! Presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1st, this budget is being hailed as a Budget for the Masses and a Blueprint for Growth. However, opinions are divided—while some see it as a step towards economic expansion, others remain critical of its execution and impact. What does Budget 2025 mean for you, the economy, and the stock market?
Key Announcements from Budget 2025:
✅ Revised Capex for FY25 at ₹10.18 lakh crore, signalling continued infrastructure push. ✅ New Income Tax Bill to be announced this week. ✅ Income Tax Changes: No tax payable on annual income up to ₹12 lakh under the New Tax Regime 2025. Salaried individuals earning over ₹24 lakh will pay 30% tax. ✅ Customs Duty Overhaul: Seven more tariff rates removed, simplifying the structure to just eight rates, including a zero rate. ✅ Industry Boost: Full exemption of Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on cobalt powder, lithium-ion battery waste, scrap, and 12 other critical minerals to support the energy transition. ✅ Healthcare Support: 37 new medicines & 13 patient assistance programs added to the exemption list. ✅ Insurance Sector FDI Reform: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in insurance firms investing their entire premium in India raised from 74% to 100%. ✅ KYC & Regulatory Reforms: Rollout of a revamped Central KYC registry and streamlined approval process for company mergers. ✅ MSME & Startup Support: Introduction of customised credit cards, fund-of-funds (FoF) for startups, and an expanded FoF to enhance capital access. ✅ Education & Skilling: Expansion of IITs established post-2014, adding 6,500 student seats, and setting up 5 National Centres of Excellence for Skilling. ✅ Energy & R&D: ₹20,000 crore R&D initiative for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), aiming for at least five indigenous SMRs operational by 2033.
Stock Market Reacts: Volatility or New Opportunity?
Is this market headed for more correction, or are we about to witness a resurgence-led rally? Should you invest now or wait for a better entry point? How should you navigate the market in the post-Budget landscape?
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