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How India’s 2025 Budget Impacts the Common Man (Explained Simply) Published: October 29, 2025 The Union Budget 2025–26 (presented on 1 February 2025) aimed to balance growth with relief for households and stronger support for agriculture and infrastructure. Here’s a plain-English guide to the announcements that matter most to ordinary Indians — what changed, who benefits, and practical steps you can take right away. Key Takeaways — At a glance Income tax relief for many salaried taxpayers: The new tax slabs mean no income tax for many households earning up to about ₹12 lakh, and effective relief up to ₹12.75 lakh for salaried people after standard deduction. 0 Large capital expenditure (capex) push: The government earmarked significant capex to boost jobs and infrastructure. 1 Food, fertiliser and rural job subsidies largely maintained: Allocations for PDS, fertiliser and MGNREGA were kept roughly flat to support farmers and rural households. 2 Targeted mea...