Budget 2025 Expectations Highlights: Railways, Technology, Income Tax, Green Energy, Real Estate And EV: What’s In Store? All Eyes On FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Budget 2025 Expectations Highlights: This will be Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's second full-fledged Budget in Modi 3.0, and her eighth budget presentation overall in Parliament.

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Budget 2025 Expectations Highlights: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Union Budget 2025 on February 1. The first part of the Parliament's Budget session will run from January 31 to February 13, while the second part is scheduled from March 10 to April 4, 2025. Traditionally, the finance minister delivers the Budget speech at 11 AM on February 1, but an official confirmation from the Finance Ministry is still awaited.

As in previous years, the Narendra Modi government faces high expectations to provide income tax relief for the salaried middle class and the common man, particularly amid rising living costs and an economic slowdown. Economists suggest that the Budget should focus on boosting consumption to stimulate the economy, as GDP growth has slowed to a multi-quarter low.

This will be Sitharaman's second full-fledged Budget in Modi 3.0, and her eighth budget presentation overall in Parliament. Furthermore, despite February 1 being a Saturday, the BSE and NSE will remain open for trading, as per official announcements, to accommodate the Union Budget 2025-26 proceedings.

23 January 2025

23 January 2025 19:56 IST

Budget 2025 Expectations Live Updates: Experts Call for Reforms to Boost Real Estate Growth

"The Indian real estate sector is a vital contributor to the GDP. The upcoming budget will focus on various measures to boost growth, affordability, and sustainability. The growing commercial and luxury residential segments highlight the need for reforms which enable ease of doing businesses and streamlined approvals. The real estate market will reach new heights if the upcoming budget addresses these areas, attracting domestic and international investors. With supportive policies, Delhi NCR is poised to remain at the forefront of India’s real estate growth." said Gaurav K Singh, Founder and Chairman of Womeki Group.

23 January 2025 19:30 IST

Budget 2025 Expectations Live Updates: Could Be Catalyst For Fintech Innovation And MSME Growth?

"For the fintech ecosystem, the Union Budget 2025 is an important moment. Startups are eager for legislative support to reduce the ongoing credit bottleneck, particularly for NBFCs, which are essential for advancing financial inclusion. We aim for loosened credit standards, more funding options, and tax benefits that promote innovation and growth.

 Initiatives such as R&D tax credits and dedicated innovation hubs, particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, have the potential to promote entrepreneurship and provide new possibilities. Skill 2.0 programs and Skill Credits could be game changers for MSMEs, allowing them to strengthen their workforce and remain competitive on a global scale", says Mr. Manish Kumar Goyal, Managing Director at Ikeda LTD (Finkeda).