Parliament Budget Session 2025: Finance Bill, Waqf Bill Among 16 Bills, Check Full List And Details Here

The 2025 Parliamentary Budget Conference will be held in two phases from January 31, 2025 to April 4, 2025. The first session will end on 13 February and the second session will begin on 10 March. The 2025 budget meeting includes 16 bills, including the Finance Act, the WAQF (Amendment) Act, and the Immigration and Foreigners Act. The main discussions will focus on economic policies, tax reform, banking regulations and disaster management. The session will also consider grants for 2025-26 and the requirements for complementary allocations for 2024-25, thus shaping the Indian fiscal and legislative framework for the next year.

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Indian Parliamentary Meeting

Parliamentary meetings are crucial to governance, allowing legislators to consider policies, pass laws and supervise executives. Article 85 of the Indian Constitution ruled the convening of the parliamentary session, expected and disbanded.

Constitutional provisions

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Terms

85 (1)

The President convenes each Parliament at the time and place deemed appropriate, ensuring that no more than six months between sessions.

85 (2)

The President has the right to release or disband Lok Sabha when needed.

Parliamentary meeting type

The Indian Parliament usually holds three regular meetings per year:

1. Budget meeting (February to March)

  • Purpose: Discuss and approve the union budget.
  • Activity:
    • The President’s speech.
    • Budget speeches and debates.
    • Review of budget allocation by the Parliamentary Committee.

2. Monsoon Conference (July to August)

  • Purpose: Legislative discussion and resolution of national issues.
  • Activity:
    • Introduction and approval of bills.
    • Debate on government policy and opposition issues.

3. Winter Conference (November-December)

  • Purpose: Legislative business and government performance review.
  • Activity:
    • Introduce new bills.
    • Review pending legislation.
    • Discuss the effectiveness of governance.

Now let’s take a look at the key highlights of the 2025 budget meeting and the bill list.

Overview

  • Meeting date: January 31, 2025 – April 4, 2025
  • Intercession period: February 13 to March 9, 2025
  • Rest time: February 13 to March 10, 2025
  • Recovery date: March 10, 2025
  • Conclusion date: April 4, 2025
  • Total seats: 27 (9 out of the first part, 18 in the second part)
  • Total bill: 16 (to be introduced), 13 (considered and passed)
  • Main key areas: economic reform, governance, financial policy and legislative amendments
  • Key Events:

Bill to be introduced

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Purpose

1.

Financial Act, 2025

Manage financial advice, including tax changes and economic reforms

2.

Protection of interest in the Aircraft Objects Act 2025

Solve financial security in the aviation sector

3.

Tribhuvan Sahkari University Act, 2025

Rename the Rural Management Institute Anand and promote it to national importance

4.

Immigration and Foreign Act, 2025

Update regulations on immigration and entry of foreigners

5.

Banking Act (Amendment) Act, 2024

Strengthen bank governance and consumer protection

6.

Railways (Amendment) Act, 2024

Merge Indian Railways and Indian Railways Commission Act

7.

Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2024

Transfer responsibility for disaster planning to central and state agencies

8.

Oilfield (Regulations and Development) Amendment, 2024

Updated laws on oil exploration and extraction

Considered and passed bills

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Bill name

Purpose

1.

Banking Act (Amendment) Act, 2024

Strengthen the governance of the banking industry

2.

Railways (Amendment) Act, 2024

Unified regulatory framework for Indian railways

3.

Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2024

Improve disaster response mechanisms

4.

Oilfield (Regulations and Development) Amendment, 2024

Strengthen the regulatory framework for oil exploration

5.

Boiler Act, 2024

Introduce stricter industrial safety measures

6.

WAQF (Amendment) Act, 2024

Propose 44 changes to WAQF administration law

7.

Musalman Waqf (Repeal) Act, 2024

Abolish outdated WAQF laws

8.

Bill of Lading Act, 2024

Update the Maritime Trade Law

9.

Cargo Transportation by Maritime Act, 2024

Modern marine cargo regulations

10.

Coastal Transport Act, 2024

Strengthen domestic coastal transportation regulations

11.

Commodity Transport Act, 2024

Strengthen the international maritime trade framework

12.

2024

Reconnected assembled seats for better representation

Key financial services

  • Grants Need 2025-26: Discussion, Voting and Passing Related Appropriations Acts
  • Excess Grants Need 2021-22: Approval and Adoption of Economic Adjustments
  • Supplementary requirements for grants 2024-25: Discussion and approval of other budget regulations

Highlights of key bills

1. WAQF (Amendment) Act, 2024

  • Proposed changes: 44 amendments to WAQF laws on Muslim charitable properties
  • Controversy: Opposition draws attention to exclusion suggestions
  • Status: Transferred to the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), which made 14 recommendations

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2. Financial Act, 2025

  • Potential reform: Simplifying the introduction of income tax codes
  • Target:
    • Relax tax compliance
    • Improve the clarity of tax regulations
    • Improve the convenience of taxpayers
  • Status: Discussion pending, tax reform may be introduced separately

3. Banking Act (Amendment) Act, 2024

  • Purpose: Strengthen bank governance and improve customer service
  • Proposed changes: Improved investor protection and simplified nominations

4. Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2024

  • Key changes:
    • Transfer disaster plans to central and state authorities
    • Introducing a unified national disaster response database

5. Coastal and merchant shipping bills

  • Purpose: Modernize maritime trade law and improve transportation efficiency
  • Covered bills:
    • Bill of Lading Act, 2024
    • Sea Act Transportation of Goods, 2024
    • Coastal Transport Act, 2024
    • Commodity Transport Act, 2024

in conclusion

The 2025 budget meeting will be a critical period for economic and governance reforms, with major legislation involving financial, infrastructure and regulatory improvements. Fierce debate is expected, especially on tax policies, banking reforms and WAQF law amendments. The outcome of the conference will significantly shape India’s policy and financial landscape in the coming years.