{"id":432,"date":"2025-01-06T17:15:42","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T11:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=432"},"modified":"2025-10-28T17:21:55","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T11:51:55","slug":"budget-2025-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/budget-2025-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Union Budget 2025 Date, Highlights, Tax Relief, and PDF Download"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/budget-2025-26\/#What_is_the_Budget\">What is the Budget?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/budget-2025-26\/#Constitutional_Provisions_for_Union_Budget\">Constitutional Provisions for Union Budget<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/budget-2025-26\/#Union_Budget_2025_Date_and_Timings\">Union Budget 2025 Date and Timings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/budget-2025-26\/#Union_Budget_2025_PDF_Download\">Union Budget 2025 PDF Download<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/budget-2025-26\/#Union_Budget_2025_Explained\">Union Budget 2025 Explained<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/budget-2025-26\/#Union_Budget_2025_Key_Terms\">Union Budget 2025 Key Terms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/budget-2025-26\/#Union_Budget_2025_Highlights\">Union Budget 2025 Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/budget-2025-26\/#Union_Budget_2025_Tax_Relief_Breakdown\">Union Budget 2025 Tax Relief Breakdown<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/budget-2025-26\/#Budget_2025_FAQs\">Budget 2025 FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><b>Union Budget 2025-26 has been presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and will play a key role in shaping India\u2019s economy for the year ahead. As the new year begins, this budget is expected to focus on important reforms and priorities for the country.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Union Budget 2025-26 has announced significant tax reforms, infrastructure development, and measures to boost economic growth. The budget is also expected to allocate more funds for education and healthcare and announce measures to boost the stock market and encourage investment.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0In this article, we will look at the expected date, key highlights, and what to expect from the upcoming Union Budget 2025-26. This Budget 2025 is expected to be a crucial one, given the current economic scenario.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Budget\"><\/span><b>What is the Budget?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A budget is an annual financial document that details estimated income and expenses for a specific period, typically one year. It serves as a framework for managing resources and achieving objectives like resource mobilization and fiscal stability.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>In India, the national budget is drafted by the Budget Division of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) under the Ministry of Finance. It is then presented to Parliament for review and approval, guiding the country\u2019s financial planning and supporting its economic and social policies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constitutional_Provisions_for_Union_Budget\"><\/span><b>Constitutional Provisions for Union Budget<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>In the constitution of India the Budget is not directly mentioned; it is referred to as Annual Financial Statement. Here are constitutional provisions which make the Budget necessary.<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Articles<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Provisions\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Article 112<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>The President shall, every financial year, cause to lay an annual financial statement before both Houses of Parliament, a statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of India for that year.<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Article 113<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>No demand for a grant shall be made except on the recommendation of the President.<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Article 114<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>No amount can be withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund of India(CFI) without authorization from the Parliament.<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Article 266<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>All revenues received by the government shall be credited to the\u00a0 \u201cConsolidated Fund of India\u201d.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>All other public money, such as provident fund, Postal insurance, etc, shall be credited to the Public Account of India.<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Article 267<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Parliament may by law establish a Contingency Fund of India to meet unexpected or unforeseen expenditures.<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Union_Budget_2025_Date_and_Timings\"><\/span><b>Union Budget 2025 Date and Timings<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The constitution mandates the President to lay down the Annual Financial Statement (Union Budget) in the parliament. The Finance Minister on behalf of the President lays it down in Parliament on 1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">st<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> February, 11 A.M IST.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Union_Budget_2025_PDF_Download\"><\/span><b>Union Budget 2025 PDF Download<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is the speech of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman which provides an overview of the budget.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1jEP2XZKsuN4IRjSmR-j6_Fdc87Lnst-N\/view?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is the actual Union Budget 2025 Document<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Union_Budget_2025_Explained\"><\/span><b>Union Budget 2025 Explained<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Union Budget divides itself into two parts:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u00a0 <\/span><b>Revenue Account:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Transactions occurring within one year. Transactions on this account have no influence over assets and liability creation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B)<\/span> <b>Capital Account:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Transactions taking place over more than a year. Transactions on this account have no influence over assets and liability creation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These accounts are further divided into 4 more parts by inclusion of expenditure and income sections in the above two parts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Union_Budget_2025_Key_Terms\"><\/span><b>Union Budget 2025 Key Terms<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following are the few terms that will help you understand the complexities of Union Budget:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Revenue Receipts: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government income from taxes, fines, and services, without affecting assets or liabilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Capital Receipts:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Funds received from selling government assets or borrowing, impacting assets or liabilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Revenue Expenditure: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular government spending like salaries and subsidies, with no asset creation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Capital Expenditure: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spending on infrastructure and long-term assets, leading to economic growth.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Deficit Budget:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When expenditure exceeds income, leading to borrowing or fiscal imbalance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Surplus Budget: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When income surpasses expenditure, creating excess funds.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Direct Taxes: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taxes like income tax, paid directly by individuals or entities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Indirect Taxes: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taxes like GST, passed on from consumers to businesses and then to the government.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Disinvestment:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Selling PSUs or government stakes to generate capital receipts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Borrowing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Government loans that create a liability to repay in the future.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Recovery of Loans:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> When the government recovers money from past loans, reducing assets but receiving funds.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; 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Personal Finance<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Higher Tax Exemption<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: No income tax for earnings up to \u20b912 lakh per year (up from \u20b97 lakh). More savings for middle-class families.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Farmers &amp; Rural Support<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Boost for Pulses &amp; Cotton<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Govt will buy more pulses and support farmers to reduce imports.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>More Farm Loans<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Higher subsidized loans for farmers to improve agriculture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Jobs &amp; Welfare<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Gig Workers Support<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Better access to healthcare and social benefits for gig workers like delivery partners and freelancers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Infrastructure &amp; Energy<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Big Push for Nuclear Power<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Plan to generate 100 GW of nuclear power by 2047.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Economy &amp; Fiscal Health<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lower Fiscal Deficit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Govt aims to bring down the deficit to 4.4% of GDP.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Planned Borrowing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Govt will borrow \u20b914.82 trillion to manage expenses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Who Gains &amp; Who Loses?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Winners<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Middle-class earners (tax relief), FMCG &amp; auto sectors (more spending).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Losers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Insurance companies (fewer tax-saving insurance buyers).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Union_Budget_2025_Tax_Relief_Breakdown\"><\/span><b>Union Budget 2025 Tax Relief Breakdown<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The standard deduction has been increased to \u20b975,000, further reducing the taxable income for salaried individuals.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Annual Income range<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Tax Rate<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0-4 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-8 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8-12 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12-16 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16-20 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20-24 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Above 24 Lakhs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, a salaried individual has to pay nil tax on incomes upto \u20b912.75 lakh.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Securities Transaction Tax<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>The Securities Transaction Tax (STT) is a tax levied on the purchase and sale of securities, including stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. The government may announce a reduction in the STT rate to boost the stock market and encourage investment.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>In the lead-up to Union Budget 2025, the PHD Chamber of Commerce &amp; Industry (PHDCCI) has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to abolish the Securities Transaction Tax (STT). The industry body argues that the recent hike in long-term capital gains tax on listed shares to 12.5% places it on par with other assets, making STT redundant. With STT collections reaching \u20b940,114 crore in the current fiscal, the move is seen as a measure to reduce the tax burden on stock market investors and foster economic growth.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Budget_2025_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Budget 2025 FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-433 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-433.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-433.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-433.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-433.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-433.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1735732732\"><div id=\"sp-ea-433\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-4330\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse4330\" aria-controls=\"collapse4330\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> What is the expected date of the Budget 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse4330\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-433\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-4330\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Budget 2025 is expected to be presented on February 1, 2025, following the usual tradition.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-4331\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse4331\" aria-controls=\"collapse4331\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the key expectations from the Budget 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse4331\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-433\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-4331\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Key expectations include tax reforms, infrastructure development, support for agriculture, better funding for education and healthcare, and measures to boost investments.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-4332\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse4332\" aria-controls=\"collapse4332\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the current Securities Transaction Tax rate?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse4332\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-433\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-4332\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Securities Transaction Tax (STT) rate varies based on the type of trade, such as 0.1% for delivery-based equity trades.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-4333\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse4333\" aria-controls=\"collapse4333\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What are the industry-wise expectations from the Budget 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse4333\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-433\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-4333\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Industries expect GST reductions, increased funding for infrastructure, and support for sectors like real estate, IT, automobiles, and manufacturing.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-4334\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse4334\" aria-controls=\"collapse4334\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is the budget of 2024 to 2025?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse4334\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-433\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-4334\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Total Expenditure: The government is estimated to spend Rs 48,20,512 crore in 2024-25. 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