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Budget Byte: Can the GDP fall increase Budgetary share of defence forces?

Due to a contraction in the economy, defence spend as a share of GDP has risen in the first half of this year, touching the mark of 2%

Budget 2021: Govt's high debt may not warrant sovereign rating cut

Experts waiting for a debt management road map in Budget

Govt may look to correct dividend anomaly for FPIs in upcoming Budget

Last year's Budget had created uncertainty about the quantum of tax to be withheld on dividends paid to non-residents, as the exact tax rate was not specified under section 195

Budget 2021-22 wishlist: Here are the key challenges in health care sector

Close to 75% of medical devices are imported leading to forex loss

Budget Byte: Borrowing to boost spending but debt will bother govt

Even before Covid-19 struck the economy, government was borrowing at a rate that was very close to the nominal GDP growth

Parliament session from January 29, FM to present Budget on Feb 1

The Budget session of Parliament will commence from January 29, with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman set to present the Union Budget on February 1

Budget Byte: Disinvestment way behind target of Rs 2.1 trillion, again

This daily series of graphs provides context on some of the critical issues relating to the Union Budget on February 1

Govt likely to unveil new DFI framework in upcoming Union Budget

Some measures for easier infra financing also on the card

Budget 2021-22 wishlist: Here are the key challenges in agriculture sector

There are no provisions for effective monitoring and support for farmers to sell outside the APMC

Gems, jewellery industry seeks reduction of import duty in Budget

The gem and jewellery industry has sought reduction in customs duty on gold to four per cent

Banking on Budget: Keeping an eye out for growth focus, PSU reforms

While the govt should try to push divestments, it should understand that reforms in the PSU space are very important if it wants to offload some its stake in the market

Budget Byte: How far will fuel excise duty help govt's fiscal plans?

Though high priced than before, petrol and diesel consumption came back to pre-Covid levels in recent months

Covid-19 likely to bring a sharper focus on health care in upcoming Budget

CII has also called for tax incentives for new health care projects and import duty relief for lifesaving equipment.

Budget 2021-22 wishlist: Here are the key challenges in power sector

The prices of short-term power traded on the power-exchanges remained steady over a moderate range (12%) during the year

Budget Byte: What Sitharaman may have planned for subsidies in Budget

A lot of Budgetary funds get saved on subsidies in March, as off-Budget small savings replace them. It remains to be seen how it goes this year

Budget with BS: Read the most insightful coverage of Budget 2021

Here is an overview of Business Standard's extensive coverage in the run-up and on the day of Union Budget 2020-21, to be presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1

Budget 2021: Experts seek urea price hike, I-T exemption for primary co-ops

CII seeks higher allocation for food processing schemes

CEOs expect Budget 2021 to kick-start next wave of investment cycle

Companies plan to hire more, expect staff to return to offices in new year

Budget 2021-22: CII suggests road map towards competitive import tariffs

Industry body CII has suggested a graded road map towards competitive import tariffs over three years

Bank Investment Company may be approved in upcoming Budget, finally

A key question is how the BIC is to be funded. To start with, it may have to be a wholly-owned government entity