https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs\/union-budget-2025-26-expectations<\/em><\/a><\/p>Pre-Market Movements Before The Union Budget 2025<\/strong><\/p>The Indian markets showed positive cues before the budget presentation at 11 AM. However, the early gains were flattened out quickly due to increased market volatility among traders. <\/p>
Nifty 50, the benchmark index of NSE, opened slightly higher at 23528.60 levels on special budget trading sessions. On the other hand, the Sensex also offered marginal gains of 136.44 points over the previous closing levels of 77,500.57. <\/p>
As the hour of the day – the budget session came closer, the overall sentiment in the stock market looked positive, with both the Nifty 50 and the Sensex posting day gains of .30%. Railway, defence, agriculture, and railway sectors’ stocks were in focus as they are expected to seek some good allocation from the Union Budget 2025 today. <\/p>
<\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/span><\/h2><\/span>1. What is the Union Budget 2025?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>The Union Budget 2025 is the 8th annual budget that was presented by Smt. Nirmala Sithamaman today at 11 AM. It is a document that is a record of all the estimated expenditures and income of the government for the upcoming fiscal year. <\/p>
<\/span>2. Did the government reduce income tax in the Union Budget 2025 – 26? <\/strong><\/span><\/h3> Yes, the government has revised the tax structure under the new tax regime. Now, the normal income, other than special rate income like capital gains, is fully exempt up to 12 Lacs, which was previously restricted to 7 Lacs. <\/p>
<\/span>3. Was the Union Budget 2025 good for Indian citizens?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>Yes, this year’s budget policies have the potential to be a game changer both for the government and the Indian citizens. Especially the exemption of 36 life-saving drugs from basic duties and the exemption of income upto 12 lacs from direct taxes has fueled a positive among the public.<\/p>
<\/span>4. What are Union Budget 2025 policies for women?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>To encourage first-time women entrepreneurs from the SC\/ST category, the government has decided to provide loans of up to 2 crore to them in the coming five years. This policy can help small women entrepreneurs remove the hindrance of funds and execute their businesses successfully in India. <\/strong><\/p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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