<h1>Income tax exemption threshold raised, reducing middle class tax burden and boosting consumption, savings and MSME support.</h1> Union budget raises the income tax exemption threshold, increasing the non taxable band for salaried taxpayers after standard deduction to reduce direct tax liabilities, boost disposable incomes and stimulate household consumption, savings and investment. Arunachal commentators highlight expected relief for government employees and the wider middle class. The budget also prioritises support for MSMEs and agriculture, seen as measures to aid states with limited industrial bases and to strengthen the rural economy.