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01.02 / 08:11

markets UPS Analysis Trade Experts Updates budget 2025 Budget 2025: Real estate stocks rally up to 9% after rent TDS threshold raised to Rs 6 lakh

real estate stocks surged as much as 9.3% on Saturday, February 1, after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the revised limit of the tax deducted at source (TDS) on rent to Rs 6 lakh annually. The Union Budget 2025 has brought welcome news for landlords and tenants, with a significant increase in the threshold for TDS on rent. The annual limit has been raised from Rs 2.4 lakh earlier, a move expected to ease the tax burden and simplify rental transactions.

01.02 / 08:11

markets Provident Digital Strategy Experts PAM Updates Govt announces SWAMIH Fund-2 to complete 1 lakh homes in stalled projects

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced a fresh Rs 15,000 crore 'SWAMIH Fund' for completion of 1 lakh units in stalled housing projects, a move aimed at providing relief to homebuyers whose investments are stuck. In November 2019, the Centre announced a stress fund named 'Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing' (SWAMIH), to complete stalled housing projects across India. The fund is being managed by SBICAP Ventures Ltd, a State Bank Group company.

01.02 / 08:11

markets FIVE Citizens WhatsApp Updates Govt to extend time limit for filing updated returns for any assessment yr: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday announced extension of the time limit for filing updated returns for any assessment year. The time limit is proposed to be extended from the current two years to four years.

01.02 / 08:05

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infrastructure projects, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a road map for the same in the Budget 2025-26. The Finance Minister said each infrastructure-related ministry will come up with a 3-year pipeline of projects that can be implemented in public private partnership mode. States will also be encouraged to do so and can seek support from the IIPDF (India Infrastructure Project Development Fund) scheme to prepare PPP proposals, she added.

01.02 / 08:05

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Budget 2025: Looks like this year’s Union Budget has taken the internet by storm, and not just in the usual way. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has done something surprising with her tax announcements—leaving everyone laughing, comparing, and creating memes like never before.

01.02 / 08:05

markets UPS Digital security Strategy PAM NPS Vatsalya tax benefits: FM proposes to cover NPS Vatsalya under 80CCD(1B) tax break

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her budget 2025 speech announced that NPS Vatsalaya subscribers will now receive the same tax benefits under Section 80CCD(1B) as regular NPS subscribers for their contribution. Note that this benefit is not available under New Tax regime. This could encourage more savings for retirement and dependent security under the NPS scheme. Budget proposes are subject to passing of the Finance Bill by both houses of parliament.

01.02 / 08:05

markets UPS FIVE Digital Strategy PAM Union Budget: Govt to set up five national centres of excellence for skilling, announces FM Sitharaman

Make In India’, the government will set up five National Centres of Excellence for skilling with global expertise and partnerships to impart world-class skills training to the youth.

01.02 / 06:23

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Union Budget: In theUnion Budget for 2025-26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman outlined the government's plans to introduce "transformative reforms" across six key sectors, including taxation and the financial sector. Presenting her eighth consecutive Budget, Sitharaman highlighted the government's successful development trajectory over the past decade, along with structural reforms that have attracted global attention.

01.02 / 06:23

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Nikhil Kamath’s predictions came true. In a transformative step aimed at reshaping Bihar’s thriving Makhana sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled plans to establish a specialized Makhana Board in the Union Budget. To ensure effective implementation, institutional mechanisms will be developed, encouraging active participation from farmer-producer organizations (FPOs) and cooperatives.

01.02 / 06:23

markets UPS Provident Enterprise WhatsApp cover budget 2025 Budget 2025: Kisan Credit Cards interest subvention scheme limit to be increased to Rs 5 lakh, FM Sitharaman announces

Budget 2025: In the Union Budget 2025 tabled on February 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced an increase in the interest subvention scheme limit for Kisan Credit Cards from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh.

01.02 / 06:23

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nuclear energy ambitions, the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to amend the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act, while presenting the Union Budget 2025.

01.02 / 06:23

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Budget 2025: Toys have always held a special place in every child's heart, but finding ones that both kids and their parents are happy with can be a challenge. Good-quality toys often come with a hefty price tag, while cheaper alternatives may not meet the expectations. However, the Indian government has recognised the need for a change and is working towards transforming the toy sector into a global leader.

01.02 / 06:23

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Budget 2025: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday in her Budget speech announced measures aimed at promoting employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in labour-intensive sectors. She also highlighted initiatives through which the government will implement specific policy and facilitation measures.

01.02 / 04:55

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It’s that time of the year again, when the middle class holds its breath, hoping for tax relief, while the Internet wastes no time flooding timelines with hilarious Budget 2025 memes. As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman gears up to present the Budget today at 11 AM, social media is already ahead of the game, serving up reactions hotter than a cup of morning chai.

01.02 / 04:19

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Nirmala Sitharaman made a unique style statement ahead of the Budget 2025 presentation. She was seen wearing a white saree with Madhubani artwork and a golden border. This traditional art form is deeply connected to Bihar, sparking curiosity—was this just a fashion choice, or does it signal something special for the state?

01.02 / 04:19

UPS Analysis Align Trade Experts track Sensex, Nifty start on choppy note ahead of FM's Budget speech

Sensex and Nifty opened flat on Budget day, when investors would be closely tracking Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's plan to boost domestic consumption by cutting income tax rates. The BSE Sensex was up 32 points, or 0.04%, at 77,513, while the Nifty50 slipped 6 points, or 0.02%, to 23,502 around 9:19 am.

01.02 / 04:19

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Priyank Kharge has expressed disappointment with the Central government's economic policies, terming them as 'Modinomics'.

01.02 / 01:57

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will on Saturday deliver her eighth Union budget in a row as the National Democratic Alliance government that returned to office last year with reduced majority in Lok Sabha seeks to add vigor to economic growth and create more jobs. It is easy for a government to usher in reforms early into its term as there may not be any immediate political risks.

01.02 / 01:57

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Retail investors, high net worth individuals (HNIs) and proprietary traders have created derivatives positions that indicate that the stock markets could move within a 4% range on Saturday, when Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Budget for fiscal year 2025-26. The positions were created on a day the markets rose for the fourth straight session.

01.02 / 01:55

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markets rallied for four days in the lead up to the Budget in anticipation of a pro-growth and fiscally prudent policy announcements. Now, all the focus will turn to Nirmala Sitharaman, where the finance minister will present a record eighth Budget. «Market expects reductions in individual tax and job generation to boost consumption. By cutting the fiscal deficit but continuing to boost infrastructure spending, the government may set the tone for a potential recovery in the consolidating market,» said Vinod Nair, Head of Research, Geojit Financial Services.

01.02 / 01:55

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stock market will be open for a special trading session today, Saturday, February 1, 2025, as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. Both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the BSE confirmed in a circular issued earlier this week that trading will continue as per regular market hours. Market timings for Budget day On Budget day, the trading schedule will follow its usual timings. Pre-market trading will begin at 9:00 AM and run until 9:08 AM, after which equity market trading will take place from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM.

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