Union Budget News


CREDAI Seeks 15% Income Tax for Affordable Housing in Budget 2025

   17 January 2025 at 08:55

The Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI), representing over 13,000 developers, has urged the government to introduce a fixed 15% income tax rate for affordable housing projects in the upcoming Union Budget 2025.

Posted in Union Budget |   435 Views


Budget 2025: EV Industry Seeks GST Simplification and Incentives

   13 January 2025 at 08:46

As Union Budget 2025 approaches, the electric vehicle (EV) industry has high hopes for policy changes to accelerate India's EV adoption and manufacturing capabilities.

Posted in Union Budget |   1485 Views


NRAI Urges Govt Support to Boost India's Restaurant Industry in Union Budget 2025-26

   11 January 2025 at 09:01

The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) has appealed to FM Nirmala Sitharaman to include targeted reforms and incentives for the restaurant sector in the Union Budget 2025-26.

Posted in Union Budget |   387 Views


Union Budget 2025-26: CII Recommends 25% Hike in Public Capex and Tax Relief for Middle Class

   11 January 2025 at 08:59

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has urged the Union government to increase capital expenditure by 25% in FY26 while adhering to the fiscal glide path.

Posted in Union Budget |   381 Views


Budget 2025: Experts Push for GST Reduction and Higher Tax Deductions on Insurance

   11 January 2025 at 08:57

The Indian insurance sector stands at a transformative juncture as the Union Budget 2025 approaches. Experts believe targeted reforms could significantly enhance insurance penetration, driving India closer to the vision of "Insurance for All" by 2047

Posted in Union Budget |   1392 Views


Budget 2025 to Feature Simplified Income Tax Rules for Hassle-Free Filing

   10 January 2025 at 08:49

The Indian government is set to overhaul the Income-tax Act of 1961 in a bid to simplify tax filing rules, easing compliance for taxpayers and addressing disputes that have escalated to over $120 billion in the past decade.

Posted in Union Budget |   2520 Views


Mutual Fund Industry Seeks Restoration of Indexation Benefit for Debt Funds in Budget FY26

   08 January 2025 at 09:00

The mutual fund (MF) industry is hopeful that the government may restore the indexation benefit for computing capital gains on the sale of debt-oriented funds. ..

Posted in Union Budget |   1299 Views


Trade Unions Demand Super-Rich Tax and Social Security Reforms in Pre-Budget Meeting

   08 January 2025 at 09:00

In a pre-budget consultation with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday, trade union leaders advocated for critical tax reforms and enhanced social security measures, particularly for informal sector workers.

Posted in Union Budget |   1509 Views


Insurance Industry Seeks Key Tax Reliefs and GST Reduction in Upcoming Budget

   08 January 2025 at 09:00

The insurance industry has put forth significant demands ahead of the Union Budget, focusing on easing tax burdens and improving insurance accessibility for the public.

Posted in Union Budget |   546 Views


Pre-Budget Consultation Meetings for the forthcoming Union Budget 2025-26 concludes

   07 January 2025 at 08:50

The Pre-Budget consultations chaired by Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman for the forthcoming Union Budget 2025-26 concluded in New Delhi.

Posted in Union Budget |   531 Views