Budget 2025 Live: No tax on annual income of up to Rs 12 lakh under new regime

Govt to initiate measures to make India a global toy manufacturing hub, says Finance Minister.

Govt to establish national institute of food technology, entreprenuership and management in Bihar: Finanace Minister.

Fund of funds for startups to be set up with Rs 10,000 crore contribution from govt: FM Sitharaman.

To improve access to credit, the credit guarantee cover will be enhanced. For micro and small enterprises from Rs 5 to Rs 10 crores leading to additional credit of Rs 1.5 Lakh Crores in the next 5 years. For startups, from Rs 10 Crores to Rs 20 Crores with the guarantee fee being moderated to 1% for loans in 27 focus sectors which are important for Aatmanirbhar Bharat. For well-run exporter MSMEs, for term loans up to Rs 20 Crores. Also for the micro-enterprises, we will introduce customised credit cards with a Rs 5 Lkah limit for micro-enterprises registered on Udyam portal: Finanace Minister

Govt to provide support to National Cooperatives Development Corporation for lending operations: FM Sitharaman.

Government to set up urea plant with 12.7 lakh tonne capacity in Assam: Finanace Minister

With quality products, MSMEs are responsible for 45 pc of our exports: FM Sitharaman.

Govt to bring enabling framework for sustaining harvest of fisheries sector in exclusive economic zones and high seas: says FM.

Broadband connectivity will be provided to govt secondary schools and primary health centres under the Bharat net project: FM

We will implement a scheme to make India a global hub for toys. We will manage innovative and sustainable toys that will be a Made in India brand: FM