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

Govt to launch rural prosperity, resilience programme focussing on youth, women and farmers, says FM.

Kisan credit card loan limit increased from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh, says FM Sitharaman.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, "In this Budget, the proposed development measures span 10 broad areas, focussing on the poor, youth, farmers and women."

Makhana board will be set up and makhana farmers given training, says FM.

Viksit Bharat will have zero poverty, quality education, high-quality, affordable and comprehensive healthcare, says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Indian economy is fastest growing among all developing economies, says FM Sitharaman presenting Budget for FY26.

This bugdet continues efforts to accelerate growth and provide inclusive development, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman presenting Budget for FY26.

Union Budget 2025 to initiate reforms in 6 domains -- taxation, urban development, mining, financial sector, power and regulatory reforms: Finanace Minister.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says, "Our economy is the fastest growing among all major economies. Our development track record for the past 10 years and structural reforms have drawn global attention. Confidence in India's capability and potential has only grown in this period. We see the next 5 years as a unique opportunity to realise sabka vikas, stimulating balanced growth of all regions."

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday made history as she presented a record eighth consecutive budget, which comes in the backdrop of slowdown in economy and demand for tax cuts for middle class.