Budget 2025 on the Stock Market: What Investors Need to Know
India’s Union Budget 2025–26 , announced on 1 February by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman , brought notable tax cuts and sector-specific announcements. But what do these changes mean for equity investors? Let’s examine budget 2025 on stock market impact in detail. Key Announcements That Dropped into the Market Income tax exemption threshold increased to ₹12 lakh (from ₹7 lakh ), meaning salaried individuals up to that income pay no tax. Capital expenditure plans remained cautious, focusing more on consumption than major infrastructure outlays . The budget carried a fiscal deficit target of 4.4% of GDP and allocated roughly ₹11.2 trillion for infrastructure and social sector spending. How Markets Reacte d Volatility and Mixed Sentiment On Budget Day, indices swung sharply— Sensex ended nearly flat and Nifty slipped about 0.1% amid early fluctuations . Experts noted a muted response despite tax relief news, citi...