Budget 2023 Key Highlights -

New Income Tax Regime -

1) No tax on income up to Rs 7 lakh

2) Govt proposes to reduce highest surcharge rate from 37% to 25%

New Income Tax Slabs -

Rs 0-3 lakh: Nil Rs 3-6 lakhs: 5% Rs 6-9 lakhs: 10% Rs 9-12 lakhs: 15% Rs 12-15 lakhs: 20% Rs Over 15 lakhs: 30%

1) Mobile phones 2) TV 3) Diamonds 4) Shrimp feed 5) Machinery for lithium ion batteries 6) Raw materials for EV industry

Things to get Cheaper -

1) Cigarettes  2) Silver 3) Gold 4) Luxury Cars 5) Imported items

Things to get Costlier -

Budget  Allocation to Specific  Ministries :  

Ministry of Defence : Rs 5.94 lakh crore 

Received highest allocation among all ministries.

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways :  Rs 2.70 lakh crore 

Ministry of Railways :  Rs 2.41 lakh crore 

Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food,  & Public Distribution :  Rs 2.06 lakh crore 

Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers :  Rs 1.78 lakh crore 

Ministry of Rural Development :  Rs 1.60 lakh crore 

Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer's Wellfare :  Rs 1.25 lakh crore 

Ministry of Communication :  Rs 1.23 lakh crore 

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