Sitharaman said this new structure will significantly reduce taxes for the middle class, putting more money in their hands, boosting household consumption, savings, and investment.
In terms of GST-specific amendments, Budget 2025 also focused on pre-deposit amounts for GST appeals, reducing penalties for E-way bill violations and introducing a 10% penalty for other infractions.
With the new tax slabs, the standard deduction of ₹75,000, over and above the ₹12 lakh limit under the new tax regime, furthers the agenda of driving up savings, investments and consumption.