Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed that the PM KISAN Yojana has benefited over 11.8 crore farmers with a financial assistance of Rs 34 lakh crore. This was made possible through direct benefit transfer via Jan Dhan accounts, resulting in savings of Rs 2.7 lakh crore. Under this initiative, farming families receive Rs 6,000 per year in three equal instalments through DBT.

The Interim Budget announced a new rooftop solar scheme for households, aiming to install rooftop solar systems in 1 crore homes and provide savings of up to Rs.18,000 annually. The implementing agency is REC Ltd and the scheme is expected to benefit households by providing free electricity and allowing them to sell surplus energy.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that by 2030, 100 metric tonnes of coal gasification and liquefaction will be set up. The government has also approved the establishment of a coal-to-SNG project and a coal-to-ammonium nitrate project through joint ventures with Coal India and other companies. This will help reduce import of chemicals and promote aquaculture in the country.

Sitharaman announced in the interim budget speech that the government plans to build 2 crore affordable houses in the next 5 years. They have already achieved a target of 3 crore houses in rural areas and will also help the middle class buy or build their own homes. The government will focus on sustainable development and provide free electricity through rooftop solarisation.

Considering the upcoming elections, the budget had modest expectations for agriculture and rural sectors. The finance minister did not make major reforms but emphasized continued commitment to supporting farmers with hikes in Minimum Support Prices. However, the government may need to revisit the issue of highly subsidized food grains as poverty rates have decreased.

The recent Interim Budget made no changes to the current policy of exempting credit card transactions from TCS (tax collected at source). This means that those with foreign currency expenses can still use their credit cards without worrying about additional taxes, giving credit cards an advantage over other payment modes.

The Union Budget is a comprehensive financial plan for the country's economy. The government has set a fiscal deficit target of 5.1 percent of GDP for 2024-25 and expects a nominal GDP growth rate of 10.5 percent during that time. The disinvestment target for FY25 is Rs 50,000 crore, and the Centre plans to borrow Rs 14.13 lakh crore from the markets in 2024-25.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the last Budget of the current government before the general elections in May. With no major announcements due to it being a vote on account budget, investors were hoping for measures to boost market confidence. However, there were no changes in taxes and overall, the budget was positive for markets.

Finance Minister acknowledges the distress faced by taxpayers due to unresolved tax disputes and announces waiver of outstanding demands of up to Rs 25,000 for disputes linked to 2009-10 and up to Rs 10,000 for disputes linked to 2010-11 to 2014-15. This move is expected to benefit around 1 crore taxpayers and reduce litigation in direct tax demands since 1962.

The government plans to raise Rs 14.13 lakh crore from the market in 2024-25 through dated securities to cover the fiscal deficit. The Finance Minister also acknowledged the success of GST in reducing compliance burden and increasing monthly collections. The current financial year saw a gross amount of Rs 5.77 lakh crore raised through various sources including dated securities.

The government has increased the target for the Lakhpati Didi Scheme from Rs 2 crore to Rs 3 crore, which aims to benefit 83 lakh self-help groups with 9 crore women in transforming the rural economy. The success of the scheme has led to a decision to honor and recognize the achievements of these women. Analysts believe this will uplift the economic status of rural women.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the last Budget of the current government before the general elections in May. With no major announcements due to it being a vote on account budget, investors were hoping for measures to boost market confidence. However, there were no changes in taxes and overall, the budget was positive for markets. Volatility was seen leading up to the budget, wit...

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The government is aiming for a fiscal deficit of 5.1% of GDP in the 2024-25 financial year, as announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This is slightly lower than the estimated target of 5.3% predicted by economists in a recent survey conducted by Moneycontrol. Additional updates will be provided as they become available. Govt targets 5.1% fiscal deficit of GDP for 2024-25, lowe...