Objective:
The objective of the guest lecture was to provide insights on the Indian Union Budget 2025 and its implications on
the economy, businesses, and individuals.
Observations:
The guest lecture was conducted by CA Sudhir Mahrotra, a renowned expert in finance and taxation.
The lecture was well-attended by students, faculty members, and professionals from various industries.
The speaker provided a comprehensive overview of the Indian Union Budget 2025, highlighting key announcements,
allocations, and tax proposals.
Learning:
1. Economic Growth and Development
The budget aims to achieve an economic growth rate of 6.5% in 2025-26.
The government has allocated ?1.18 lakh crore for the infrastructure sector, which is expected to boost economic
growth.
2. Taxation and Revenue
The budget proposes a new tax regime with reduced tax rates and simplified tax slabs.
The government aims to collect ?19.3 lakh crore in tax revenue in 2025-26, which is a growth of 10% over
the previous year.
3. Agriculture and Rural Development
The budget allocates ?1.10 lakh crore for the agriculture sector, which is an increase of 10% over the
previous year.
The government aims to increase farmers' income by 20% in 2025-26.
4. Education and Skill Development
The budget allocates ?99,300 crore for the education sector, which is an increase of 12% over the
previous year.
The government aims to increase the gross enrolment ratio in higher education to 50% by 2025-26.
5. Healthcare and Social Welfare
The budget allocates ?67,484 crore for the healthcare sector, which is an increase of 10% over the
previous year.
The government aims to increase the health expenditure to 2.5% of GDP by 2025-26.
Interactions:
The speaker engaged in a Q&A session with the audience, responding to questions on various aspects of
the budget.
The speaker also shared his insights on the budget's implications for businesses, individuals, and the
economy as a whole.
The audience actively participated in the discussion, sharing their thoughts and opinions on the budget.
Acknowledgement:
We express our sincere gratitude to CA Sudhir Mahrotra for delivering an insightful and informative
lecture on the Indian Union Budget 2025.
We also thank the seminar hall staff for providing the necessary logistics and support for the event.
Finally, we thank the students, faculty members, and professionals who attended the lecture and made it
a success.
Facts and Figures:
Total outlay: ?34.83 lakh crore
Agriculture sector allocation: ?1.10 lakh crore
Startup fund allocation: ?1,000 crore
Tax revenue target: ?19.3 lakh crore
Fiscal deficit target: 3.4% of GDP