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Sitharaman said that it will continue the scheme of a fifty-year interest-free loan for capital expenditure to states. It will have a total outlay of Rs 1.5 lakh crore.

Crop diversification, better irrigation, and improved credit access will uplift 1.7 crore farmers.

On February 1, 2025, the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced major changes/reforms for the Tourism and Innovation Sector, which are:

It is significant to remember that the budget from the previous year had made room for projects in Bihar and Andhra Pradesh

Defence startups and tech innovators, such as IdeaForge and Zen Tech, are likely to remain in focus, with possible government incentives encouraging new investments in the sector.

Ambika Cotton Mills surged up to 9% to trade at Rs 1,630 after the announcement, while KPR Mills saw a nearly 4% increase.

An extra Rs 1.5 lakh crore in credit would be made available to MSMEs over the next five years

With a target of Rs 1.01 lakh crore for exports, the industry hopes to reach a market size of Rs 4 lakh crore.

The Finance Minister is presenting 8th Union Budget 2025, and has announced several reforms for the middle class taxpayers, some of which are:

RBI's ₹2.1 lakh crore bonus dividend and controlled spending helped maintain the FY25 fiscal target despite slower growth.