Sun Feb 02 07:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Budget Focuses on Poor, Youth, Farmers, and Women; Tax Regime Choice Explained

**New Delhi, [Date]** – The recently released budget prioritizes the welfare of the poor (“Gareeb”), youth, farmers (“annadata”), and women (“naari”), according to sources. Details regarding tax implications are also emerging, with individuals now able to choose between the old and new tax regimes. Tools are available to calculate which regime offers greater savings.

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