Bazaarre-The Market Review

 The Indian Budget 2025 boosts economic growth with ₹12 lakh tax-free income, ₹1 lakh senior citizen interest deduction, and ₹6 lakh TDS rent threshold. ₹500 crore funds AI research, 100 low-productivity districts get agricultural aid, and railway modernization expands tracks. ₹2 crore loans support SC/ST women entrepreneurs, while BharatNet enhances digital access. Union Budget (2023-2026) Category 2023-24 Actuals 2024-25 Budget Estimates 2024-25 Revised Estimates 2025-26 Budget Estimates Revenue Receipts ₹27.29 lakh crore ₹31.29 lakh crore ₹30.88 lakh crore ₹34.20 lakh crore Tax Revenue (Net to Centre) ₹23.27 lakh crore ₹25.83 lakh crore ₹25.57 lakh crore ₹28.37 lakh crore Non-Tax Revenue ₹4.02 lakh crore ₹5.46 lakh crore ₹5.31 lakh crore ₹5.83 lakh crore ...

 India's privatization journey has been a cornerstone of its economic reforms, aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing the government’s financial burden.  A brief chronological look at key privatization milestones: In 2000, the government divested Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO) and Modern Food Industries , marking the start of its privatization wave. BALCO was sold to Vedanta Limited, while Modern Food Industries became a part of Hindustan Unilever. The following year, CMC Limited joined the Tata fold, eventually merging with TCS in 2016. Several other entities, including Lagan Engineering , Hindustan Zinc Limited , HTL Limited , and Paradeep Phosphates Limited , transitioned to private ownership in 2001. In 2002, Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited and ICICI Bank were privatized, with ICICI Ltd. merging into ICICI Bank. Reliance Industries acquired Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Limited , which was fully merged into its operations by 2007. Privatization continued with J...