1.
Rebate under
Section 87A changed from Rs 2,500 to Rs
12,500 or 100% of income tax (whichever is lower) for individuals with income
below Rs 5 Lakhs (from Rs 3.5 Lakhs)
3.
Increased Tax for the super-rich: Surcharge
increased to 25% for income between 2 to 5 crore & to 37% for income beyond
Rs 5 crores
4.
Additional Tax Deduction of Rs
1.5 lakhs u/s 80EEA on home loans on purchase of the affordable
home
5.
Additional Tax Deduction of Rs
1.5 lakhs u/s 80EEB on Auto loans on purchase of Electric vehicles
6.
No Tax on Notional Rental Income
from Second House
7. TDS
threshold increased from Rs 10,000 to Rs 40,000 on Bank
Interest Income