India budget aims to boost agriculture, manufacturing, push inclusive growth
India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the annual budget for fiscal 2025/26 on Saturday, announcing a series of measures to boost agriculture and manufacturing output while focussing on increasing the spending power of the middle class to push growth.
Big tax relief for middle class, push for agriculture, MSMEs: Takeaways of Union Budget 2025-2026
Nirmala Sitharaman made a slew of huge announcements during the 2025-2026 Union Budget speech – perhaps none bigger than that there would be no tax on income up to Rs 12 lakh under the new regime. But what other schemes did the finance minister unveil?
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Budget: Execution at grassroots key to unlocking India's growth, future
The focus on promoting medical tourism under the "Heal in India" initiative is a noteworthy development to position the country as a global destination for medical care
Takeaways from India's budget that slashes income tax on the salaried middle class to spur growth
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government presented an annual budget to Parliament on Saturday that focused on wooing the salaried middle class with tax cuts and spurring economic growth by boosting agriculture and manufacturing.
India offers middle-class tax relief to support growth; targets narrower budget gap
India plans to cut personal income tax rates to boost middle-class spending power, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday, as she announced an annual budget that also sought to increase private investment to strengthen growth.
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Budget sets a comprehensive blueprint for India's economic growth
The FM announced income tax relief for middle-class households to the tune of $12 billion (0.3 per cent of GDP), which is expected to give a significant boost to urban consumption and savings
India's Modi to Seek to Boost Growth, Ease Cost of Living in Budget
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces the challenges of reviving growth and giving relief to a middle class hit by rising living costs, while also preparing for an uncertain year of global trade,
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From Soil to Sustainability: Budget expectations for India’s agriculture sector
The Indian agriculture sector is set for transformation, with the Union Budget 2025 expected to focus on sustainable growth, ...
India unveils tax cuts to boost middle-class spending and spur economic growth
Those earning up to 1.2 million rupees (S$18,817) annually will no longer pay income tax. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Economic Survey 2025: Agriculture grows 3.5% in Q2; Kharif output surges
India’s agriculture sector sees diversification, with fisheries growing at a 13.67 per cent CAGR and livestock at 12.99 per ...
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Incentivising regenerative farming: A path to sustainable agriculture in India
Regenerative farming is a set of practices that avoid agrochemicals, improve soil health, manage pests and improve farm ...
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Budget 2025 expands scope of agricultural schemes. Allocations don’t match
Centrality of the agriculture sector was highlighted both by the Chief Economic Adviser and the FM today. It is ironic then that the Ministry of Agriculture’s budget was slashed.
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Budget 2025: Key priorities for agriculture – Deloitte's view on India's farming challenges
The agricultural sector is vital for India’s economy and rural livelihoods. By addressing critical challenges related to ...
India set to raise farm budget by over 15%, biggest increase in six years
India plans to increase spending for the agriculture sector by about 15% to around $20 billion in next month's budget, two ...
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IPMA Welcomes Growth-Oriented Union Budget 2025-26: A Boost for Agriculture, Water Infrastructure, and Indigenous Industry
The Indian Pump Manufacturers Association (IPMA) has hailed the Union Budget 2025-26 as a progressive and forward-looking ...