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📊Union Budget Insights: A Middle-Class PerspectiveThe recent budget announcement by our Finance Minister has stirred mixed emotions among the middle classHere's a quick breakdown of how you can benefit:💰 Standard Deduction: Increased from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000 in the new regime, saving ₹7,500 annually for those earning ₹10 lakhs or more.📈 Tax Slab Changes:↳5% rate: Now applies from ₹3 lakh to ₹7 lakh (up from ₹6 lakh).↳10% rate: Starts at ₹10 lakh (previously ₹9 lakh).↳Additional savings of ₹10,000 for incomes of ₹10 lakh or more.👉Old Regime: No changes or benefits.💼 Investment Impact:↳LTCG Tax: Increased from 10% to 12.5%.↳STCG Tax: Increased from 15% to 20%.↳Exemption Limit: Raised from ₹1 lakh to ₹1.25 lakh.👉STT: On options up from 0.0625% to 0.1%, on futures from 0.0125% to 0.02%.📉 Employer Contributions: Deduction increased from 10% to 14% for NPS, making it more attractive.📦 Import Duty Reductions:↳Gold & Silver: Duties cut from 15% to 6%, boosting demand.↳Custom Duty on iPhones: Reduced from 20% to 15%, it may lower the iPhone 15 Pro (128 GB) price to approximately ₹1,29,000.🔍 Conclusion: This balanced budget offers long-term benefits for the middle class. What's your take on this year's budget?Share your thoughts with us below!__👉 Disclaimer: Investments in securities market are subject to market risks, read all the related documents carefully before investingMutual Fund investments are subject to market risks, read all scheme related documents carefullyPMS is not offered in the commodity derivative segment. Insurance is the subject matter of solicitationRegistration granted by SEBI and certification from NISM in no way guarantee performance of the intermediary or provide any assurance of returns to investors #smc #smcglobal #investing #budget #2024 #unionbudget #middleclass