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As the Union Budget 2025 approaches, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is actively engaging with representatives from the financial sector to consider key recommendations aimed at boosting middle-class savings. Among the proposals, a significant focus is on tax incentives for fixed deposits (FDs) to encourage investment in this traditional savings tool. Recommendations for Tax Relief on FDs During a consultation meeting on Thursday, financial sector representatives, including major banks,
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FAQ :
Proposals include treating fixed deposit interest separately from regular income tax, potentially linking it to long-term capital gains tax, and introducing additional tax-saving features.
These incentives are being considered to boost middle-class savings, encourage investment in traditional savings tools like FDs, and address the declining share of FDs in household savings.
Currently, FD interest is taxed as per an individual's income tax slab under 'Income from Other Sources', and TDS is deducted on interest exceeding certain thresholds.
The main challenges include the full taxability of interest, which discourages savers, and a lack of flexibility compared to other investment options like mutual funds.
Yes, tax-saving fixed deposits under Section 80C allow deductions up to ₹1.5 lakh for FDs with a minimum tenure of five years.
Household savings have been gradually shifting from fixed deposits to mutual funds, equities, and insurance products, with the share of FDs steadily declining.
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