The document summarizes key proposals from the Indian Union Budget 2018-19. Some highlights include:
- Long term capital gains tax of 10% introduced for gains over Rs. 1 lakh from sale of equity shares.
- Standard deduction of Rs. 40,000 introduced for salary income.
- Tax benefits for startups extended and eligibility criteria expanded.
- Corporate tax rate reduced to 25% for companies with turnover up to Rs. 250 crores.
- Several goods and services brought under lower GST rates of 5%, 12%, and 18%.