Budget 2025 LIVE: FM Nirmala Sitharaman presents Budget in Parliament; know all latest updates

New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presenting her 8th consecutive Budget today, highest by any Finance Minister, reports Dynamite News correspondent. 

Here are the highligts of the budget: 

Union Finance Minster announces PM Dhan Dhyan Krishi Yojana. Nirmala Sitharaman says it will benefit 1.7 crore farmers.

Centre to launch 6-year program for Atamnirbharta (self-reliance) in pulses with special focus on tur, urad, and masoor, Sitharaman said. 

New Fund of Funds for Startups
New Fund of Funds for Startups to be set up to power Entrepreneurship: FM said. Fresh contribution of another Rs. 10,000 crore, in addition to existing government contribution of Rs. 10,000 crore New Scheme for 5 lakh Women, Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes first-time entrepreneurs.

National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and Management to be set up in Bihar, says Finance Minister. 

75,000 seats will be increased in medical colleges, says Nirmala Sitharaman.

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Small airports will be built in hilly areas.

New Income Tax Bill will be presented next week, says FM.

UDAN scheme  

Centre to launch modified UDAN scheme to connect 120 destinations, it will help 4 crore more passengers in next 10 years: FM

Government to develop top 50 tourist spots in partnership with state governments: FM 

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Income Tax

Zero Income Tax till ₹12 Lakh Income under New Tax Regime: FM 

Fifteen percent tax on income between 12-15 lakh, says  Nirmala Sitharaman. 

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