New Delhi, Feb. 1 -- Mint brings you a special edition of Budget 2025, containing key takeaways, how it impacts various sectors, who benefits and who doesn't, what's costlier and what's cheaper, and the big Budget numbers you should know.

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the second Budget of Modi 3.0 government in the backdrop of a loudly protesting Opposition. India is facing faltering growth, persistent inflation, depressed wages and capital formation, and slowing consumption. There are loud calls for decisive policy to boost consumption, create jobs, and preserve India's status as the fastest growing large economy. How did Budget 2025 fare?

The finance minister exempted income up to Rs.12 lakh a year from income tax, and...