Finance glossary

What is Union Budget?

The central government's annual statement of income and spending, presented to Parliament on 1 February.

The Finance Minister presents the Budget for the coming financial year (April to March). Along with spending plans, it announces changes to income tax slabs, deductions, customs duties and other taxes, which become law through the Finance Act.

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