Feb 01, 2018 16:29:51 (IST)
Arun Jaitley on three benefits to middle class:
- This is the first time the contribution of salaried class has been singled out, with 2.5 crore people getting standard deduction of Rs 40,000.
- Senior citizens have been given additional avenues of investment.
- All businesses up to Rs 250 crore turnover, a key part of the middle class, will now pay 5 er cent less tax.