Total Expenditure: The government is estimated to spend Rs 50,65,345 crore in 2025-26. This is an increase of 7.4% over the revised estimate of 2024-25. India’s GDP growth for the financial year 2025-26 (FY26) is expected to be between 6.3% and 6.8%, as per the Economic Survey 2024-25.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Saturday that under the new tax regime in the Union Budget 2025, no income tax will be payable up to Rs 12 lakh, which includes the standard deduction, bringing the total to Rs 12.75 lakh.
For the financial year 2025-26, a total of Rs 1.37 lakh crore has been allocated to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. Of this, Rs 1.27 lakh crore has been designated for the Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, while Rs 10,466 crore has been allocated to the Department of Agricultural Research and Education.
Enhanced credit access for women entrepreneurs includes long-term loans of up to Rs 2 crore for 5 lakh women over the next five years.
The Union Budget for 2025-26 has allocated ₹6.81 lakh crore, accounting for 13.4% of the total Central government expenditure, to the Ministry of Defence (MoD). Of this, ₹4.92 lakh crore—72% of the MoD’s budget—has been earmarked for the Defence Services, which include the Army, Navy, Air Force, and the Defence Research and Development Organisation.
The Mithilanchal region of Bihar received special attention in the Union Budget. Key announcements include ₹11,500 crore in financial support for the Western Koshi Canal Extension, Renovation, and Modernisation (ERM) Project, as well as the creation of a new Makhana Board for foxnut farmers. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted that the canal project will benefit farmers cultivating over 50,000 hectares of land in Bihar.
The Union Budget for FY 2025-26 has allocated ₹2.65 lakh crore for Indian Railways, which is the same as the previous year’s allocation. However, the budget for customer amenities in the Railways, as well as investments in public sector units and joint ventures, has been reduced.The Union Budget for FY 2025-26 has allocated ₹2.65 lakh crore for Indian Railways, which is the same as the previous year’s allocation. However, the budget for customer amenities in the Railways, as well as investments in public sector units and joint ventures, has been reduced.
New Gst Slab 2025
GST Rates: 0%
- 33 Life-saving drugs and medicines, Cancer medicines, Medication for rare diseases,
- Individual life insurance, Health policies
- Maps, Charts, Globes, Pencils, Sharpeners, Crayons, Pastels, Exercise Books, Notebooks, Erasers
- Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) milk, Chena or paneer, pre-packaged and labelled, Pizza bread, Khakhra, Chapathi or Roti
GST Rates: 5%
- Hair oil, Shampoo, Toothpaste, Toilet soap, Tooth brush, Shaving cream
- Butter, Ghee, Cheese & dairy spreads, Namkeens, Utensils
- Feeding bottles, napkins for babies and clinical diapers
- Sewing machines and parts
- Thermometer, Medical grade oxygen, All diagnostic kits and reagents, Glucometer and test strip
- Corrective spectacles
- Tractor tyres, parts, tractors
- Specified bio-pesticides, Micro-Nutrients
- Drip irrigation system and sprinklers
- Agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines for soil preparation
GST Rates: 18%
- Petrol & Petrol Hybrid, LPG, CNG Cars (not exceeding 1200 cc & 4000 mm)
- Diesel & Diesel Hybrid Cars (not exceeding 1500 cc & 4000 mm)
- 3 Wheeled Vehicles
- Motorcycles (350 cc & below)
- Motor Vehicles for the transport of goods
- Air Conditioners
- Televisions (above 32″) including LED & LCD TVs
- Monitors & Projectors
- Dish Washing Machines
- Road tractors of engine capacity more than 1800 cc
GST Rates: 40%
- Pan masala, Cigarettes, Gutka, Chewing Tobacco, Bidis
- Aerated waters containing added sugar or flavour, Caffeinated beverages, Non-alcoholic beverages
- Smoking pipes
- Motorcycles exceeding 350 cc
- Aircraft for personal use
- Yachts
- Revolvers and pistols
- Betting, casinos, gambling, horse racing, lottery and online money gaming
