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Union Budget 2025: Major Announcements & Market Effects
The Union Budget 2025 introduces important modifications in several sectors, such as agriculture, healthcare, taxation, and industrial investments. Below is a brief overview of the main updates:
1) Reduction in PM Fasal Bima Yojana Budget
The government has set aside ?12,242 crore for PMFBY, a decrease of 22.8% from last year's revised estimate of ?15,864 crore. This crop insurance initiative, which began in 2016, offers financial support to farmers experiencing crop failures.
2) 24% Increase in Ayushman Bharat Funding
Funding for AB-PMJAY has risen to ?9,406 crore for FY26, up from ?7,606 crore in FY25. Gig workers will now also be included in this healthcare program.
3) Higher Tax Collection Targets
The gross tax collection for FY26 is expected to reach ?42.7 lakh crore, marking an 11% increase from the estimated ?38.4 lakh crore for FY25.
4) JSW Group’s Major Copper Investment
An investment of ?2,600 crore is designated for the development of two copper mines and a concentrator plant in Jharkhand, projected to start operations in H2 FY27, representing JSW’s entry into the copper sector.
5) Nifty Gainers:
IndusInd Bank (+1.74%) – ?1,008.40
HDFC Life (+1.32%) – ?646.50
Apollo Hospitals (+1.28%) – ?6,897.75
SBI Life Insurance (+1.04%)
Sun Pharma (+0.84%)
6) Nifty Losers:
Nestle India (-1.88%) – ?2,269.80
Titan Company (-1.83%) – ?3,426.40
Hero MotoCorp, Coal India, and ITC saw declines between 1.49% and 1.64%.
This budget emphasizes agriculture, healthcare, taxation, and industrial growth, laying the groundwork for India’s economic trajectory in FY26.
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