The Finance Bill, 2025 (FB 2025 or Bill) was presented by the Hon’ble Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman on 1 February 2025[1] . While moving the Bill for approval by the Lok Sabha[2] on 24 March 2025, the FM introduced amendments to FB 2025 (Amended FB 2025). The amendments are generally intended to address certain ambiguities/ uncertainties arising from the proposals as contained in the Bill and it also covers certain significant substantive changes.
This alert covers key amendments related to direct taxes.
[1] Refer our consolidated tax and policy alerts on tax and policy amendments on Budget 2025 dated 1 February 2025
[2] The lower house of parliament.