{"id":488,"date":"2025-01-31T13:51:25","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T13:51:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.officialnewstoday.com\/?p=488"},"modified":"2025-02-10T07:39:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T07:39:00","slug":"how-is-the-union-budget-fy2025-different","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.officialnewstoday.com\/how-is-the-union-budget-fy2025-different\/","title":{"rendered":"How is the Union Budget FY2025 Different?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Union Budget 2025-26 is one of the most anticipated financial events in India, shaping the country&#8217;s economic policies for the coming fiscal year. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icicidirect.com\/union-budget\/articles\/union-budget-date-and-timings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Budget 2025 Date &amp; Time<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>on February 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM IST in Parliament. This budget will be particularly significant as it marks her eighth consecutive budget presentation, a historic milestone for any Indian Finance Minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Union Budget FY2025 is expected to introduce significant changes compared to previous budgets, focusing on economic growth, technological advancements, and sustainability. Here\u2019s how this budget differs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Increased Focus on Digital Transformation<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Greater investment in AI, blockchain, and fintech innovations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced policies for startups and digital infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sustainability &amp; Green Initiatives<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stronger incentives for renewable energy and electric vehicles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stricter environmental regulations for industries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taxation &amp; Fiscal Reforms<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Possible restructuring of <strong>income tax slabs<\/strong> to provide relief to middle-class taxpayers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Corporate tax revisions to encourage domestic and foreign investments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Boost for Manufacturing &amp; Make in India<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Policies to strengthen India&#8217;s position as a global manufacturing hub.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special incentives for semiconductor and electronics industries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enhanced Social Welfare &amp; Healthcare<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased allocations for rural development, education, and healthcare.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthened direct benefit transfers (DBT) and welfare schemes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Infrastructure &amp; Urban Development<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More funding for smart cities, highways, and public transport.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>New policies for housing and real estate sector growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icicidirect.com\/union-budget\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Union Budget of India<\/strong><\/a> is set to be more forward-looking, integrating sustainability, technology, and economic resilience into its core framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Budget 2025 Date &amp; Time Schedule<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Budget Session of Parliament will begin on January 31, 2025, with President Droupadi Murmu addressing a joint sitting of both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha at 11:00 AM IST. The session will be conducted in two phases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Phase 1: January 31 to February 13, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phase 2: March 10 to April 4, 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Stock Market Trading on Budget Day<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Although February 1, 2025, falls on a Saturday, the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) will remain open for trading during regular hours from 9:15 AM to 3:30 PM IST. This ensures that investors can immediately react to the budget announcements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Watch Budget 2025 Live?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Budget 2025 presentation will be broadcast live on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sansad TV and Doordarshan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>YouTube channels of Sansad TV, the Ministry of Finance, and the Press Information Bureau<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Various news websites and TV channels will provide live updates and analysis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Expect from Budget 2025?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As the Modi government presents its second full budget, it is expected to focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Economic growth and employment generation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Infrastructure development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tax relief and simplification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social welfare schemes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital and AI-driven initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Union Budget 2025 will be closely watched by businesses, investors, and citizens, as it will set the direction for India&#8217;s economy in the upcoming financial year. 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