Indirect Tax Highlights of Interim Union Budget 2024-25



Quick Summary
The Union Budget 2024-25 has maintained existing tax rates for both direct and indirect taxes, including import duties. While no major changes were announced for indirect taxes, the government is extending certain tax benefits for start-ups and investments until March 31, 2025. Additionally, a significant move to withdraw old, small direct tax demands is expected to benefit around one crore taxpayers.

Keeping with the convention, I do not propose to make any changes relating to taxation and propose to retain the same tax rates for direct taxes and indirect taxes including import duties, said the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Interim Budget 2024-25 in the Parliament today. To ensure continuity in taxation, the Union Finance Minister proposed to extend certain tax benefits to start-ups and investments made by sovereign wealth
Daily Limit Reached

You have reached your daily limit of 2 Free News

Subscribe to CCI PRO for unlimited access

Why Upgrade to CCI PRO?
  • No Ads
  • WhatsApp Community
  • Daily E-Newsletter
  • Unlimited News Access
  • Profile Visitors
  • Link Social Profiles
  • Featured Job Posts
  • Pro Badge
  • Expert GST Guidance
  • Unlimited Forum Replies
  • Download Content in PDF
1 Year PLAN - Rs.1999
1799
(Excl. of GST ₹323)

2 Years PLAN - Rs.3499
3149
(Excl. of GST ₹566)

BEST VALUE
3 Years PLAN - Rs.4999
4499
(Excl. of GST ₹809)

View all CCI PRO benefits

Already a PRO member? Login here for an ad-free experience. 07941056694

FAQ :

No, the Union Finance Minister has proposed to retain the same tax rates for indirect taxes and import duties.

Yes, certain tax benefits for start-ups and investments made by sovereign wealth or pension funds, along with tax exemptions for some IFSC units, are extended until March 31, 2025.

The average monthly gross GST collection has doubled to Rs 1.66 lakh crore, and the GST tax base has also doubled since its implementation.

State SGST revenue buoyancy has increased to 1.22 in the post-GST period (2017-18 to 2022-23) from 0.72 in the pre-GST period (2012-13 to 2015-16).

Approximately 94% of industry leaders consider the transition to GST to have been largely positive.

GST has led to supply chain optimisation, reduced compliance burdens for trade and industry, and helped lower logistics costs and taxes, ultimately reducing prices for consumers.




News posted by

Finance news reporter covering taxation, GST, income tax, business compliance, and economy updates. I simplify complex financial topics into easy-to-understand articles for professionals, taxpayers, and business owners on leading finance and tax platforms.

Comments :


More »

Popular News





CCI Pro



Company
13 October 2026
Accountant

Zerdi & Co. Chartered Accountants

Pune

B.Com

View Details
Company
12 October 2026
Chartered Accountant - Internal Audit

HKC | Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors

Ludhiana

CA

View Details
Company
23 October 2026
Sr. Accountant

SANKARAN & KRISHNAN

New Delhi

B.Com

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 23 October 2026
Articled Trainee

J Y & CO

Hyderabad

CA Inter

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 28 October 2026
Article assistants

Shyam S Gupta and Company

New Delhi

CA Inter

View Details
Company
ARTICLESHIP 17 October 2026
Articled Assistant

RRPM & Associates LLP

Chennai

CA Inter

View Details
Company
Featured 07 November 2026
Chartered Accountant

DPV & Associates

Chennai

CA

View Details
Company
Featured 29 October 2026
Accounts Executive

Synergy Keystone

Chennai

B.Com

View Details