Budget 2025 Highlights Expectations: Railway, GST, Tech, Real Estate, and Education Among Key Focus Areas

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New Delhi: The Union Budget 2025 is set to be presented on February 1 will mark a significant moment as it is the second full budget under the Modi 3.0 government.  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who will be delivering her eighth consecutive budget speech, is expected to address a wide range of issues.

Corporate India is hoping for tax reforms, reduced GST rates, and updates on regulations, while many are also looking for announcements related to capital expenditure. Amid the current economic climate, there’s also a lot of anticipation from taxpayers, particularly the middle class, who are hoping for some relief in the upcoming budget. The first part of the Parliament's Budget session is scheduled to run from January 31 to February 13, 2025. The second part will begin on March 10 and conclude on April 4, 2025.

This year, all 14 Union Budget documents, including the Annual Financial Statement, Demand for Grants, Finance Bill, and others required by the Constitution, will be accessible through the “Union Budget Mobile App.” This app offers easy access to the Budget documents for both Members of Parliament (MPs) and the public, providing a seamless digital experience. Available in both English and Hindi, it can be downloaded on Android and iOS devices, and can also be accessed through the Union Budget Web Portal (www.indiabudget.gov.in).

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27 January 2025

27 January 2025 22:27 IST

Budget 2025 Expectations Live Updates: Enhancing Real Estate Development with Green Initiatives and Connectivity  

"To propel the real estate sector forward, the budget must focus on policy measures that encourage sustainable development. Introducing tax rebates or incentives for adopting green building technologies and renewable energy solutions will align the sector with India’s sustainability goals. Furthermore, a streamlined single-window clearance mechanism can drastically reduce approval timelines and operational costs, enabling developers to focus on delivering high-quality projects. Investment in urban infrastructure, like metro connectivity and road networks, will also create opportunities for real estate development in peripheral areas", says Mr. Tejpreet Singh Gill, Managing Director, Gillco Group.  

27 January 2025 19:16 IST

Budget 2025 Expectations Live Updates: Enhancing Retail Growth via E-Commerce Policies, Logistics, and Consumption Stimulus

“As the retail sector continues evolving according to changing consumer patterns and technology, the Union Budget 2025 should prioritize digital transformation, infrastructure development, and consumption facilitation. As the Indian retail environment increasingly turns to e-commerce, the sector awaits more regulatory clarity and support for online retail platforms. The industry is constantly looking for measures that would make e-commerce policies more streamlined, GST compliance easier, and offer tax incentives to small and medium retailers to adapt to digital tools, thus making them more efficient and reaching greater markets.

The retail sector heavily relies on logistics and supply chain networks, hence, it's likely to see infrastructure development investment, especially in areas such as last-mile delivery and warehousing. Measures under PM Gati Shakti are expected to further reduce transportation costs and make the supply chain more efficient, which will benefit both physical stores and online businesses. 

For consumers, we anticipate an increase in tax exemptions or rebates for stimulating discretionary spending, especially on discretionary goods and services commonly used such as clothes, electronics, and home products.  Such consumption spending is vital for continuing retail growth, and targeted assistance to middle-income households is expected to significantly contribute to this.

Overall, the 2025 Budget is set to ensure further strengthening of the retail sector in India through digitalization, infrastructure, and consumer expenditure, laying the foundation for a resilient and competitive ecosystem that can thrive both in the physical and digital marketplaces", says Mr Rajeev kr Gupta, MD, Thermocool Home Appliances LTD.