A significant 88% of individual taxpayers have opted for the new tax regime, with the government not planning a sunset clause for the old regime. The new regime offers lower tax rates and exemptions for those earning up to Rs 15 lakh annually. The Budget also proposes changes to MAT and STT to influence taxpayer behavior.
Market rout: 7 of top-10 valued firms see Rs 1.25 lakh crore erosion
The stock continued to remain the most valued listed company in the country despite the decline.