New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- The Union Budget 2025 aimed to put more money in the hands of every income group-whether salaried professionals, gig workers, rental income earners, or senior citizens-by tweaking tax slabs, deductions, and exemptions.

The highlight was that the aspirations and expectations of the middle-class, finally got an earnest ear.

In her Budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman repeatedly underscored the role of the middle class in nation-building, mentioning the term "middle-class" at least ten times, highlighting their energy and contribution to the economy.

The proposed amendments in the Finance Bill 2025, aim at substantially reducing the taxes of the middle class leaving more money in their hands, and boostin...