Income tax updated for FY 2024-25 (FY 2025-26)

An interim budget is presented instead of a full budget in certain years due to the timing of general elections (as for 2024) or when a new government is expected to take office. It allows the current government to manage the country’s finances until the new government is in place to present a full budget. […]

In an election year in India, the budget and economic survey presentation follow a different approach compared to a non-election year. Here’s what generally happens: In summary, in an election year like 2024 in India, instead of the full budget and traditional Economic Survey, an Interim Budget and an alternative economic document (like “Indian Economy