Economic Stimulus Package - May 2020

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The Finance Minister, Government of India, announced a 5-part economic stimulus package from 13-17 May 2020, as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat programme.

The incentives announced in each tranche of the stimulus package are as below:






Please note that where statutory reforms have been announced, the relevant amendment bills/ordinances are awaited. 

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