What are the new tax regime slabs for FY 2025-26?

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Short answerFor FY 2025-26 the new-regime slabs are: nil up to ₹4 lakh, 5% from ₹4–8 lakh, 10% from ₹8–12 lakh, 15% from ₹12–16 lakh, 20% from ₹16–20 lakh, 25% from ₹20–24 lakh, and 30% above ₹24 lakh. With the Section 87A rebate, income up to ₹12 lakh effectively pays no tax.

The slabs

Up to ₹4 lakh — nil
₹4–8 lakh — 5%
₹8–12 lakh — 10%
₹12–16 lakh — 15%
₹16–20 lakh — 20%
₹20–24 lakh — 25%
Above ₹24 lakh — 30%

Effectively zero up to 12 lakh

The Section 87A rebate removes the tax on income up to ₹12 lakh; for salaried people the ₹75,000 standard deduction lifts the break-even to about ₹12.75 lakh of salary. Confirm per the current Finance Act.

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This answer is general information for NRIs, not tax advice. Tax rates, thresholds and forms change with each Finance Act — please confirm the current position for your own facts, or speak to us, before acting.