Union Budget 2023-24 HIGHLIGHTS: FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces new tax slabs under new tax regime

By  Shefali Kohli February 1st 2023 10:23 AM -- Updated: February 1st 2023 01:31 PM

Feb 1, 2023 01:31 PM

Parliament House Adjourned till tomorrow 11 am 


Feb 1, 2023 01:24 PM

Allocation to Defence for year 2023-24

Defence Ministry has been allocated Rs 5.94 lakh crores for the financial year 2023-24.

Feb 1, 2023 01:06 PM

FM proposes to hike tax exemption on leave encashment on retirement of non-government salaried employees to Rs 25 lakh from Rs 3 lakh

Feb 1, 2023 01:06 PM

Union Budget 2023: Cheaper & Costlier

Cheaper:

  • Parts for mobile phones
  • Parts for tv panels
  • Machinery for lithium ion batteries
  • Raw materials for EV industry


  • Costlier:
  • Cigarettes
  • Imitation jewellery
  • Silver
  • Electric kitchen chimney
  • Imported bicycles & toys
  • EV vehicle imports

Feb 1, 2023 01:00 PM

Proposal to extend Rs 50,000 standard deduction to salary earners under new tax regime: FM

Feb 1, 2023 12:59 PM

Union Budget 2023: Personal Income Tax

Personal Income Tax from the Budget speech of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.




Feb 1, 2023 12:40 PM

Union Budget 2023: Changes in investments in residential houses

Govt proposes to cap deductions from capital gains on investments in residential houses to Rs 10 cr: FM Sitharaman

Feb 1, 2023 12:39 PM

Union Budget 2023: Surcharge rate

Govt proposes to reduce highest surcharge rate from 37 pc to 25 pc in new tax regime: FM

Feb 1, 2023 12:36 PM

An individual with income of Rs 15 lakh will have to pay Rs 1.5 lakh tax down from Rs 1.87 lakh under new tax structure: FM

Feb 1, 2023 12:30 PM

Union Budget 2023: New tax rates

0 to Rs 3 lakhs - nil 

Rs 3 to 6 lakhs - 5% 

Rs 6 to 9 Lakhs - 10% 

Rs 9 to 12 Lakhs - 15% 

Rs 12 to 15 Lakhs - 20% 

Above 15 Lakhs - 30%



Feb 1, 2023 12:29 PM

Union Budget 2023: Change in tax structure

Change the tax structure in this regime by reducing the number of slabs to 5 and increasing the tax exemption limit to Rs 3 Lakhs

Feb 1, 2023 12:25 PM

Tax portal processed 6.5 crore returns, processing time cut; intend to strengthen grievance redressal mechanism: Sitharaman

Feb 1, 2023 12:23 PM

Union Budget 2023: Income tax rebate

Income tax limit rebate limit increased to 7 lakhs 


Feb 1, 2023 12:21 PM

PM VIKAS (Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman), which was announced in Budget 2023, will include skilled people who are engaged in various traditional and skilled professions.




Feb 1, 2023 12:18 PM

Union Budget 2023: Rise in custom duty on cigarettes

Custom duty on cigarettes increased: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Feb 1, 2023 12:17 PM

Union Budget 2023: Update for joint account holders

Monthly Income Scheme limit doubled to Rs 9 lakh and Rs 15 lakh for joint accounts

Feb 1, 2023 12:16 PM

Tax receipts for next fiscal budgeted at Rs 23.3 lakh crore: FM

Feb 1, 2023 12:13 PM

Union Budget 2023: Senior Citizen Savings

Senior Citizen Savings Scheme limit increased to Rs 30 lakhs from Rs 15 lakhs

Feb 1, 2023 12:09 PM

Union Budget 2023: Fiscal deficit

The revised fiscal deficit is at 6.4% of GDP: FM Sitharaman

FY-2024 fiscal deficit target at 5.9% of GDP

Feb 1, 2023 12:08 PM

Revamped credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs

Revamped credit guarantee scheme for MSMEs with infusion of Rs 9,000 cr to be launched from April 1: FM Sitharaman

Feb 1, 2023 12:04 PM

Union Budget 2023: Pan India

To provide support to 47 lakh youths in 3 years, a Direct Benefit Transfer under a pan India national apprenticeship scheme will be rolled out: FM Sitharaman

Feb 1, 2023 12:02 PM

Credit guarantee for MSMEs - Rs 9000 crores infused in the corpus which will allow additional collateral-free credit of Rs 2 lakh crores; to be effective from 1st April 2023: FM Sitharaman




Feb 1, 2023 12:01 PM

Green credit programme will be notified under the Environment Protection Act: FM

Feb 1, 2023 12:00 PM

Union Budget 2023: Law and Justice

For efficient administration of justice, Phase 3 of the eCourt's project will be launched with an outlay of Rs 7000 Crores: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Feb 1, 2023 11:59 AM

Union Budget 2023: Tourism

50 tourist destinations will be selected through challenge mode to be developed as a whole package for domestic and international tourism: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Feb 1, 2023 11:56 AM

Union Budget 2023: Govt's scheme to settle commercial dispute

Govt to bring another dispute resolution scheme under Vivad Se Vishwas-2 to settle commercial disputes: Sitharaman

Feb 1, 2023 11:55 AM

Union Budget 2023: Startups and Innovation

To unleash Innovation and research by Startups and Academia, a National Data Governance Policy will be brought out. This will enable access to anonymized data: FM speaks 

Feb 1, 2023 11:51 AM

Union Budget 2023: FM speaks on digital process

National Data Governance Policy will enable anonymised data; KYC process will be simplified by adopting risk-based system.

PAN will be used for common identifier for all digital systems of specified government agencies.

Feb 1, 2023 11:49 AM

Union Budget 2023-24: FM speaks on air connectivity

50 additional airports, helipods, water aero drones, advanced landing grounds will be revived to improve regional air connectivity: FM Nirmala Sitharaman



Feb 1, 2023 11:47 AM

Union Budget 2023: Transport infrastructure

100 critical transport infrastructure projects have been identified for implementation: Finance Minister

Feb 1, 2023 11:45 AM

Union Budget 2023: Capital outlay for Railways

Capital outlay of Rs 2.4 lakh cr provided for Railways; highest-ever allocation since 2013-14: FM

Feb 1, 2023 11:42 AM

Union Budget 2023-24: Urban planning and infrastructure

Expert committee to be set up to make infrastructure classification and financing framework suitable for Amrit Kaal.

All cities and towns will be enabled for 100% mechanical de-sludging of septics tanks & sewers to transition from manhole to machine hole mode

Feb 1, 2023 11:40 AM

50-year interest free loan to State governments extended for one more year: FM Sitharaman

Feb 1, 2023 11:37 AM

Capital investment outlay being increased by 33% to Rs 10 lakh crores, which would be 3.3% of GDP: FM Sitharaman

Feb 1, 2023 11:34 AM

Pradhan Mantri PVTG (particularly vulnerable tribal groups) Development Mission launched to improve socio-economic conditions of tribal groups

Feb 1, 2023 11:30 AM

Aims of Union Budget 2023-24

- National digital library for children, adolescents

- Health, education and skilling

- New programme to promote R&D in pharma will be launched

- 157 nursing colleges will be established

- 157 medical colleges established since 2014

Feb 1, 2023 11:30 AM

PM Vishwa Karma Kaushal Samman-package of assistance for traditional artisans and craftspeople has been conceptualised, will enable them to improve quality, scale & reach of their products, integrating with MSME value chain: FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament

Feb 1, 2023 11:25 AM

Four transformative opportunities can be used be in Amrit Kaal for enhancing economic empowerment: FM Sitharaman

Feb 1, 2023 11:24 AM

Union Budget 2023 aims


>Facilitating ample opportunities for citizens, especially youth

>Providing strong impetus to growth and job creation

>Strengthening macro-economic stability

Feb 1, 2023 11:23 AM

9.6 cr LPG connections, 220 cr Covid vax for 102 cr people given, 47.8 cr JanDhan accounts opened: FM Sitharaman

Feb 1, 2023 11:21 AM

Promotion in tourism

Promotion of tourism will be taken up on mission mode with active participation of states, the convergence of Govt programs & public-private partnerships: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Feb 1, 2023 11:19 AM

The Indian economy has become more formalised as witnessed by a significant enhancement in digital payments: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Feb 1, 2023 11:18 AM

FM Sitharaman speaks on Agriculture sector

An Agriculture Accelerator Fund will be set up to encourage agri-startups by young entrepreneurs: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Feb 1, 2023 11:17 AM

Govt implementing scheme to supply free grains to poor under PMGKAY with expenditure of Rs 2 lakh cr from Jan 1: FM Sitharaman

Feb 1, 2023 11:16 AM

Priorities of Budget 2023-24

Priorities of Budget 2023-24 - inclusive development, reaching the last mile, infra & investment, unleashing the potential, green growth, youth and financial sector: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Feb 1, 2023 11:14 AM

Union Budget 2023: 'Sabka saath, sabka prayaas is essential'

Our vision for the Amrit Kaal includes a technology-driven and knowledge-based economy, with strong public finances and a robust financial sector. To achieve this 'janbhagidari' through 'sabka saath, sabka prayaas' is essential: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Feb 1, 2023 11:13 AM

"Promotion of tourism will be taken up on mission mode," says Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during Budget 2023-24 presentation.

Feb 1, 2023 11:13 AM

FM speaks on several accomplishments like Aadhaar, Cowin, UPI

India’s rising global profile is because of several accomplishments - Aadhaar, Cowin, UPI have contributed to improving India’s global profile. During pandemic, the government ensured no one went to bed hungry, " says Finance Minister during the Budget speech.

Feb 1, 2023 11:11 AM

FM speaks on India's achievements in Parliament

The world appreciates India's achievements, says FM

Feb 1, 2023 11:11 AM

The world has recognized India as a bright star, our growth for current year is estimated at 7.0%, this is the highest among all major economies, in spite of massive global slowdown caused by pandemic and the war: FM Sitharaman

Feb 1, 2023 11:10 AM

FM Sitharaman speech on Indian Economy

Govt's efforts since 2014 have ensured for all citizens, a better quality of life & life of dignity. The per capita income has more than doubled to Rs 1.97 lakh. In these 9 years, the Indian economy has increased in size from being 10th to 5th largest in the world: FM Sitharaman

Feb 1, 2023 11:09 AM

In 75th year of Independence, world has recognised Indian economy as bright star FY23 GDP growth estimated at 7%," Nirmala Sitharaman

Feb 1, 2023 11:08 AM

FM Nirmala Sitharaman on G20 presidency

In these times of global challenges, India’s G20 presidency gives us a unique opportunity to strengthen India’s role in the world economic order: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Feb 1, 2023 11:06 AM

During the COVID pandemic, we ensured that nobody goes to bed hungry with a scheme to supply free foodgrains to over 80 crore persons for 28 months: FM Nirmala Sitharaman




Feb 1, 2023 11:04 AM

Indian economy on the right track, and heading towards a bright future: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Feb 1, 2023 11:02 AM

FM speech begins for Union Budget 2023-24

"This is the first Budget in Amrit Kaal," FM says while presenting Budget.

Feb 1, 2023 11:01 AM

Union Budget 2023-24 begins

FM Nirmala Sitharaman presents Union Budget 2023-24 in Parliament

Feb 1, 2023 10:56 AM

Union Cabinet approves Budget for 2023-24

Feb 1, 2023 10:43 AM

Budget copies brought to Parliament, ahead of Budget presentation at 11am

Feb 1, 2023 10:29 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the Parliament ahead of Union Budget 2023-24. 

Feb 1, 2023 10:26 AM

Union Budget to start shortly

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget 2023 at the Parliament at 11 am

Union Budget 2023-24: As the countdown is over for the presentation of the Union Budget for fiscal 2023-24, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2023-24 in Parliament. 

The budget session of the Parliament began with President's address at 11 am in a paperless format. 

Also Read: FM Sitharaman to present Union Budget 2023-24 shortly

Union Budget is important time for every strata of society. 

The Budget is usually presented at the beginning of the Budget Session and helps us know the government's financial as well as other plans for the next financial year.


Various measures to look out for in the budget are: Tax Tweaks, Social Sector, Manufacturing, compensation to oil retailers, defense budget, etc. 

Major Highlight of Union Budget 2023-24 is the new tax slabs under new tax regime as Income tax limit rebate limit increased to 7 lakhs. 

New tax rates are: 

0 to Rs 3 lakhs - nil 

Rs 3 to 6 lakhs - 5% 

Rs 6 to 9 Lakhs - 10% 

Rs 9 to 12 Lakhs - 15% 

Rs 12 to 15 Lakhs - 20% 

Above 15 Lakhs - 30%

This year's budget session is going to have 27 sittings till April 6 with a month-long recess to examine the budget papers. The first part of the session will conclude on February 13. 

Parliament will reconvene on March 12 for the second part of the Budget Session and conclude on April 6.

Also Read: India’s Budget will be ray of hope for World, says PM Modi

The formal exercise to prepare the annual Budget for the next financial year (2023-24) commenced on October 10. 

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