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Budget 2020: Govt must take bold steps to bring private participation into infrastructure building to spur demand
One of the largest sources of demand for manufacturing products is the government’s investment in infrastructure and building assets
Government expected to push the pedal for agri reforms; here's a list of centre's schemes that can help
With an increased focus on addressing the systemic challenges in the agriculture sector, the upcoming Budget may see greater attention on the agriculture sector covering policy reforms and technical intervention.
Budget 2020: Its time govt introduced forward-looking, simplified version of I-T Act; should focus on long overdue Direct Taxes Code
On the side-lines of the Budget, the government should also focus on releasing the new Direct Taxes Code, which is long overdue.
Budget 2020: Access to uninterrupted and affordable electricity will be key to achieve India’s $5 trillion economy goal
India will not be able to achieve a self-sustaining energy future without disruption in its energy distribution model
Sensex drops over 150 points, Nifty down ahead of January derivatives' expiry; Tata Steel top loser, sheds up to 2%
After opening 181 points higher, the 30-share BSE index turned volatile and surrendered all gains to trade 168.61 points or 0.41 percent lower at 41,030.05
Raising sizeable capital could be challenging for Yes Bank, says India Ratings; lender in discussions with potential investors
India Ratings (Ind-Ra) has maintained RWN on the Basel III tier-2 bonds of Rs 11,000 crore, additional Basel tier-1 bonds of Rs 11,100 crore and infrastructure bonds of Rs 3,580 crore
DHFL diverted Rs 12,773 cr to 79 companies via 1 lakh fictitious retail customers as loans, says ED
The agency found that the loans were diverted between 2011 and 2016 and the 79 companies were allegedly associated with the promoters of DHFL
Budget 2020: Unless govt is firm about its basic economic ideology, it will continue to make ad-hoc, ill-planned changes in name of policy
In today’s dynamic world, it may be appropriate to adopt quarterly budget announcements in line with the publicly affirmed economic ideology instead of policymaking through frequent press releases.
Budget 2020: Income tax rules on gains from gold, property sale, stocks likely to change; tax treatment for LTCG may be revised
Among the Budget proposals being considered for the Union Budget is that the long term capital gains (LTCG) tax will be fixed at 24 months or two years uniformly for all asset classes
Budget 2020: Govt likely to restore 2% additional duty incentive on mobile phones export; notification may be issued soon
The India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) had written to the government expressing disappointment on the reduction of the incentive, saying it will lead to massive job losses.
Budget 2020: Finance minister should address pain points of GST to ease niggling business process issues
Come July 2020, the GST will complete a landmark three years in operation in India despite much skepticism
Budget 2020: From initiatives to boost consumption, promote growth, here's a slew of expectations from Nirmala Sitharaman
When it comes to saving instruments, the types of instruments where relief for interest earned is available is different for different categories of taxpayers, adding complicity to tax laws and making it burdensome for the average taxpayer
Moody's Investors Service, Fitch Ratings give stable outlook to India Infoline Finance Ltd
Moody's Investors Service has assigned a first-time Ba3 corporate family rating to India Infoline Finance Ltd
India pitches for elimination of trade-distorting subsidies on agriculture in WTO
On the World Trade Organization's (WTO) appellate body for dispute settlement, Goyal said the early restoration of the full strength of the body will help in realising the objectives of the WTO.
Budget 2020: After corporate tax reduction, it is time Nirmala Sitharaman gives some relief to individual taxpayers
The reduction in individual tax will leave the taxpayers with more room to spend and consequently will improve demand, consumption and investment, which is the need of the hour to boost India’s economic growth.
Budget 2020: Policy reforms, additional outlay only way to boost life science, healthcare and pharmaceutical industry
Given the ambition of the government to make India a $5 trillion economy in the next five years, pharmaceutical and life science could be the ‘Target sector’ in Budget 2020 for reforms,
Budget 2020: Reduce GST on bicycles to 5% from 12% to revive demand in rural markets, urges Hero Cycles
The company has also sought extension of FAME-II benefits to electric bicycles
IndiGo redesignates Ronojoy Dutta as whole-time director and CEO till 24 January, 2024
Dutta, who is currently the CEO, has been redesignated with immediate effect and his term in the new role would be valid till 23 January 2024, according to a release
Budget 2020: Govt may consider unveiling national logistics policy; likely to set up a single-window marketplace
High logistics cost impacts the competitiveness of domestic goods in international markets.
Budget 2020: Daimler India expects MHCV segment to clock 2.20 lakh units this year; hopes govt boosts consumption
Daimler India Commercial Vehicles is a 100 percent subsidiary of the Daimler AG of Germany.
Budget 2020: Income tax cuts will not only give more money to employees but boost consumption
With changes being brought in year after year, India’s taxation system has become very complex, difficult to comprehend and recall
Recovery in economy has to be led by private investments; government spending cannot work alone
Capex injects funds directly into the spending stream and is hence superior to even direct cash transfers where the action of the beneficiary can never be guessed accurately
Coronavirus outbreak: IndiGo, Air India witness cancellations on flights to China; offer change, cancellation fee waiver
Dampening the celebrations of the Lunar New Year, China, in an unprecedented move, has shut down transportation in at least 13 cities
Markets trade in green: Sensex jumps 150 points, Nifty rises in opening trade; HDFC top gainer rallying over 2%
Starting on a highly volatile note, the Sensex swung nearly 200 points in early trade before quoting 97.09 points or 0.24 percent higher at 41,252.21
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala summoned by SEBI for insider trading in Aptech; market regulator investigating role of family members too: Report
Jhunjhunwala manages his own equity portfolio as a partner in the asset management firm Rare Enterprises.
Air India sale: Govt's proposed deal to sell national airline sweeter than expected; buyer can recover investment, say analysts
Given the number of aircraft owned by Air India and its low-cost subsidiary Air India Express, a buyer can recover a major portion of the investment by adopting sale and lease back of airplanes
Budget 2020: Govt should revisit spectrum charges, other levies; offer amnesty schemes to telecom firms to enable 5G launch
Some incumbent players have begun reconsidering their future investment plans for 5G and national broadband, which are slated to form the fulcrum of the government’s ambitious Digital Communications Policy.
Narendra Modi govt thrives on popularity in polls, but grim reality on roti-kapda-makaan provides stark contrast
Poll on poll indicates that the Narendra Modi government still remains the most popular government of the day, yet poised to win a Lok Sabha election if it may come.
Budget 2020: Bold fiscal measures, strong implementations will provide much-needed fillip to sagging real estate sector
Recent estimates indicate that some of the pain points of the real estate sector include delayed projects, shortage of funds, high unsold inventory and stalled projects.
Budget 2020: Startup sector needs relevant reforms, right support and opportunities to play crucial role in India's growth
To reduce startup 'infant mortality' and encourage angel investments, risk-taking, creation of jobs, it is hoped the government will allow for tax exemption for amounts invested in accredited startups.