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The 12 lakh tax exemption, providing welcome relief to the middle class and having the potential to stimulate consumption, likely contributed to the impressive gains seen in consumer-centric stocks.

From taxes to cotton seeds, know every important announcement from the Budget.

Budget 2025's proposed tax relief for salaried individuals is expected to boost urban demand and support economic growth by increasing disposable income for middle-class families. India's consumer sector will now be looking to RBI for a further boost ...

Increasing discretionary incomes will help households spend more on goods and services, particularly fast-moving ones, consumer durables and two-wheelers, all of which could experience a surge in demand.

The Union Budget has clearly focussed on boosting consumption and stimulating job growth with proposals to benefit workers.

In the FY26 Union Budget, states' demands for funds and support were largely unmet. Despite promoting key initiatives for agricultural and rural development, the budget's focus on centre-state cooperation may not fully address the pressing needs of . ...

Instead, FM gave much more emphasis on incentivising state governments and cities, as well as encouraging businesses and the financial sector.

Union Budget 2025 focuses on healthcare with 99,858.56 crore allocation. Key measures include extending Ayushman Bharat to gig workers, increasing medical seats by 75,000, and establishing cancer daycare centers, enhancing healthcare accessibility .. ...

The budget reflects a commitment to agriculture with reforms like higher Kisan Credit Card limits and a focus on self-sufficiency in pulses. However, a 3,500 crore budget cut and insufficient funding for horticulture present challenges.

The FY26 Union budget sets a target to cut Central government debt to 50% of GDP by 2031, with a projected fiscal deficit of 15.6 trillion. It emphasizes capital spending, tax reforms, and support for states to enhance infrastructure investment.