Education experts are applauding the Union Budget 2025-26 for its visionary approach to transforming India's education and skilling ecosystem. The budget's focus on artificial intelligence (AI), emerging technologies, and expanding premier institutions like IITs and medical colleges is seen
The Union Budget 2025 has introduced several measures aimed at strengthening India's healthcare infrastructure, with a focus on expanding medical education, enhancing cancer care facilities, and providing greater financial security to gig workers.
India's Union Budget 2025-26 revealed a significant reliance on borrowings, accounting for 24 per cent of the government's income, followed closely by income tax, which contributes 22 per cent to the revenue.
The Union Budget 2025's focus on supporting lower- and middle-income households could help revive private investment in the economy, according to a report by HDFC Bank.
In her budget speech on Saturday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the National Manufacturing Mission, which aims to support small, medium, and large industries under the "Make in India" initiative.
"I welcome the budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. I welcome all the proposals, especially the income tax exemption for those earning up to Rs 12 lakh. This is a huge relief to the middle and lower-middle class, and I thank her for this," Sarma said.
Tax experts, industry observers, and banking leaders have lauded the Union Budget 2025-26 for its focus on economic growth, tax relief, and innovation across sectors.
Rajasthan's industry and commerce minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore on Saturday lauded the Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and said that the budget for the year is positive and is a roadmap to fulfilling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolve of 'Viksit Bha
Speaking to ANI, Odisha Minister Mukesh Mahaling said, "I am grateful to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the budget is in favour of the middle class."
Ambassador Atul Keshap urged India to push for much more ambitious reforms in taxation, regulatory frameworks, and business procedures to enhance the country's global competitiveness and attract greater investment.
The Union Budget 2024-25, presented by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Saturday, provided major relief to the salaried class with no income tax on an average monthly income of up to Rs one lakh to boost household savings and consumption with the government also