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Budget 2025: Here is what startups expect from Union government
Economic Times
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6m ago
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The Union government's Budget 2025, expected to be presented on February 1, is anticipated to address key expectations from the startup ecosystem. Startups and VCs seek tax reforms, particularly rationalizing employee stock ownership plans to avoid double taxation. They also hope for a reduction in TDS rates for ecommerce operators and increased equity funding for fintech serving rural areas. There are calls for streamlined GST processes, R&D tax incentives, and development support for Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
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Sitharaman holds 5th pre budget meeting with industry representatives in Delhi
Livemint
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7m ago
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the fifth Pre-Budget Consultation in New Delhi, focusing on insights from industry leaders for the Union Budget 2025-26. Prominent government officials and the Chief Economic Adviser attended this meeting aimed at shaping a budget emphasizing economic growth, industry support, and stakeholder needs. This consultation is part of a series, following meetings with MSMEs, farmers' associations, and economists, contributing to the preparations for the upcoming budget presentation on February 1, 2025.
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Govt rolls out bigger, better CGSS to boost Startup loan access to Rs.20 Cr
YourStory
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3m ago
Medial
The Government of India has expanded the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Startups (CGSS) to improve credit access for startups, aligning with the Union Budget 2025โ26. Key enhancements include raising the guarantee ceiling per borrower from โน10 crore to โน20 crore, increasing guarantee coverage, and reducing the Annual Guarantee Fee (AGF) for startups in 27 'Champion Sectors'. These changes aim to reduce lending risk, encourage innovation, and support India's goal of becoming an innovation-driven economy.
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Experts for budget boost to guard digital space from threats
Economic Times
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6m ago
Medial
Industry experts urge the Indian government to allocate a dedicated budget for cybersecurity in the 2025 Union Budget to address increasing cyber threats. Emphasizing the need for support, especially for vulnerable sectors and small businesses, experts advocate for incentives to boost cybersecurity investments. They highlight the importance of a focused budget to enhance national resilience, foster innovation, and prioritise cybersecurity as a strategic sector crucial for India's security and economic prosperity.
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Hope Budget supports digitisation, startups: Paytm CEO Sharma
Twitter
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1y ago
Medial
Speaking on the upcoming Union Budget, Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma said he hopes it supports digitisation and startups. "Many small businessmen and small entrepreneurs of our country have promoted digitisation from their side, so I want the government to support them, give them some incentives or in a way bring some advantages for them," he said.
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Union Budget 2025: FM allocates Rs 100 crore for geospatial mission; space startups see opportunity
Economic Times
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6m ago
Medial
The government has allocated Rs 100 crore for the National Geospatial Mission in the Union Budget, aiming to enhance geospatial infrastructure and data, benefiting space and UAV startups. This initiative supports modernizing land records, and urban planning, and relies on precise geospatial mapping via PM Gati Shakti. The mission is expected to boost Earth Observation startups and contribute to economic growth. Space startups also welcomed the reduction in customs duties for launch vehicle goods.
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Zomato, Swiggy, other new age company stocks vault on budget sops for gig workers
Economic Times
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6m ago
Medial
Zomato, Swiggy, and other new-age company stocks rose up to 10% after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2025 announcement supporting gig workers. India's fast-growing quick commerce sector has increased gig worker demand, benefiting firms like Blinkit and Zepto. On budget day, Zomato's shares rose over 7%, and Swiggy's by 10%. Meanwhile, Nykaa and Ola Electric gained, but Paytm, PolicyBazaar, and Delhivery saw declines. The budget also revised income tax slabs and introduced a Rs 10,000 crore fund for startups.
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Commerce Ministry Likely To Seek More Funds To Boost Innovation In Startup Ecosystem : Report
Inc42
ยท
1y ago
Medial
The government is expected to announce the Budget for 2024-25 in July. The Startup India Seed Fund scheme, which began in April 2021 with a total fund of INR 945 crore, is set to end in 2025. The scheme was launched to provide financial support to startups.
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Union Budget: ICAI expects rationalisation of taxation for startups
Economic Times
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6m ago
Medial
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) anticipates that the Union Budget 2025-26 will introduce measures to simplify taxation and compliance for startups and professionals. Set to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the budget should incentivize ESG initiatives and support innovation to align with global economic benchmarks. ICAI also seeks increased budgetary support for education, particularly skill development and girl child education, to foster a future-ready and empowered generation.
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Key highlights of the Union Budget impacting the new-age economy
Entrackr
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1y ago
Medial
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday tabled the Union Budget 2024-25, which includes provisions for MSMEs, startups, ease of doing business, FDI, and long/short-term gains, among other areas. Here are the key highlights from the budget that will have a significant impact on Indian startups, founders, employees, and MSMEs. โค To boost the Indian startup ecosystem and entrepreneurial spirit, the government has abolished the angel tax for all classes of investors with the effect from April 1, 2024. โค To facilitate employment, skilling, and other opportunities-focused on MSMEs, the government passed a central outlay of Rs 2 lakh crore. โค To enhance the ease of doing business, the government plans to simplify the rules and regulations for FDI and overseas investments. Additionally, the establishment of the IBC has been a great success that led to the resolution of over 1,000 companies, resulting in a direct recovery of more than Rs 3.3 lakh crore. Moreover, The Centre for Processing Accelerated Corporate Exit (C-PACE) will extend its services to facilitate the voluntary closure of LLPs, reducing the closure time. โค For the development of the space economy, the government has plans to expand it 5-fold in the next 10 years and set up a Rs 1,000 crore venture capital for the same. โค The budget includes the development of climate finance for enhancing the availability of capital for climate adoption and mitigation which will support the achievement of the countryโs climate commitments and green transition. โค The 2025 budget has raised the long-term capital gains tax (LTCG) on both financial and non-financial assets to 12.5%, up from the current rate of 10%. Additionally, the short-term capital gains tax (STCG) on certain assets has been increased to 20%. โค To attract foreign capital for development needs, the corporate tax on foreign companies has been reduced to 35% from 40% in the budget 2024. โค As per the existing provision, Indian professionals working in multinational companies often receive ESOPs and invest in foreign assets, and non-reporting these small foreign assets can lead to penalties under the Black Money Act. The new budget suggests that non-reporting of movable assets up to Rs 20 lakh will no longer be penalized. โค The new budget introduces significant changes to the buyback process. It proposes that income from share buybacks by companies be taxed as dividends for the recipient investor, instead of the current regime where the company pays additional income tax. The new provision will be applicable from 01st October 2024.
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Investors will remain positive post Budget on Indian fixed income assets
Money Control
ยท
10m ago
Medial
The annual Union budget speech is closely watched by financial markets as it reveals the government's priorities and focus areas. This helps equity markets identify potential winners and losers, while bond markets focus on macro announcements such as the budget deficit target and government borrowing through bonds. Both fixed income and equity markets are expected to be impacted by the budget speech.
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