• Key Highlights: New Tax Slabs, and Major Announcements
  • Theme:  “Sabka Vikas”
  • Union Budget 2025-26 Summary:The government has presented the Union Budget 2025-26 with the theme “Sabka Vikas.”
  • Union Budget 2025-26 Focus area:zero poverty, quality education, affordable healthcare, skilled employment, women’s economic participation, and farmers’ prosperity.

Growth Engines of Development

1st Engine: Agriculture

  • PM Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana – Boosts productivity, storage, irrigation.
  • Aatmanirbharta in Pulses – Focus on Tur, Urad, Masoor with procurement support.
  • Kisan Credit Card Loan – Limit raised from â‚ą3 lakh to â‚ą5 lakh.
  • New Missions – High-yielding seeds, cotton productivity, fruits & vegetables.

2nd Engine: MSMEs

  • Higher MSME Limits – Increased investment & turnover thresholds.
  • â‚ą2 Crore Loan Scheme – For 5 lakh SC/ST & women entrepreneurs.
  • Make in India Push – National Manufacturing Mission & toy industry growth.

3rd Engine: Investment

  • 50,000 Atal Tinkering Labs – Innovation in government schools.
  • Broadband for Rural Schools & Health Centers – Under BharatNet.
  • â‚ą1.5 Lakh Crore – Interest-free loans for state capital expenditure.
  • â‚ą1 Lakh Crore Urban Challenge Fund – Smart city & redevelopment projects.
  • â‚ą20,000 Crore for R&D – Private sector-driven innovation & AI development.

4th Engine: Exports

  • Export Promotion Mission – MSMEs to tap global markets.
  • BharatTradeNet (BTN) – Digital trade infrastructure for seamless transactions.
  • Support for Perishable Agri Exports & Electronics Industry.