01/02/2025
πΊ *Highlights of Union Budget 2025*.
β»οΈ *General*
π 1. Kisan Credit Card limit enhanced from Rs. 3 lakh to *Rs. 5 lakh*
π 2. Additional Infra in 5 IITβs set up after 2014. IIT Patna to be expanded
π 3. 10,000 more seats to be added in medical colleges in next year and 75,000 in next five years
π 4. Rs. 500 Cr. for Centre for Excellence in AI
π 5. Social Welfare Scheme for GIG workers
π 6. Extension of Jal Jeevan Mission till 2028
π 7. Urban Challenge Fund of Rs. 1 lakh crore to be set up
π 8. Green field airports to be facilitated in Bihar in addition to Patna airport
π 9. Rs. 20,000 Cr. for Private Sector R&D
π 10. Top 50 tourist destinations to be developed. Focus on destinations linked to Budha
π 11. βHeal in Indiaβ to be promoted
π 12. FDI limit for Insurance sector to be raised to 100% if entire premium invested in India
π 13. Revamped KYC Registry to be rolled out
π 14. Customs: Rationalize tariff structure
π 15. 36 life saving drugs exempt from duty & 5% duty on 6 life saving drugs.
β»οΈ *Direct and Indirect tax*
π 1. *New Income tax Bill Next Week*
π 2. New Income tax Bill to be simple and close to present
π 3. Personal Income Tax Reforms for Middle class
π 4. *NIL Income tax upto 12,00,000*
π 5. Income Tax slab changed
π 6. TDS and TCS rationalize
π 7. Limit for TDS on rent increased from Rs. 2.4 lakh to *Rs. 6 lakh*
π 8. Limit for TDS on Senior citizens enhance from Rs. 50,000 to *Rs. 1,00,000*
π 9. TCS removed on remittance for education purposes
π 10. βUpdated Returnβ time limit enhanced *to 4 years* from present 2 years