Update: Highlights of Union Budget 2015-16
For individuals
- Tax slab on personal income remains unchanged.
- Income tax exemption limit raised by Rs 50,000 to Rs 2.5 lakh and for senior citizens to Rs 3 lakh.
- Exemption limit for investment in financial instruments under 80C raised to Rs 1.5 lakh from Rs 1 lakh.
- Investment limit in PPF raised to Rs 1.5 lakh from Rs 1 lakh.
- Deduction limit on interest on loan for self-occupied house raised to Rs 2 lakh from Rs 1.5 lakh.
- Kisan Vikas Patra to be reintroduced, National Savings Certificate with insurance cover to be launched.
- Long term capial gain tax for mutual funds doubled to 20 pc; lock-in period increased to 3 years.
- Mandatory wage ceiling of subscription to EPS (Employee Pension Scheme) raised from Rs 6,500 to Rs 15,000.
- Minimum pension increased to Rs 1,000 per month.
- LCD, LED TV become cheaper.
- Cigarettes, pan masala, tobacco, aerated drinks become costlier.