Page 82 - Budget 2022 News

Over-estimation of GDP numbers in Budget disturb fiscal calculations

Tax receipts are expected to fall by Rs 2.5 trillion which may also be caused by the corporation tax and GST rate cuts

RBI to hold rates on inflation concerns, fiscal boost likely: Poll

The RBI was forecast to next cut rates by 25 basis points to 4.90% in the October-December quarter, according to the poll consensus

Stop the protectionist trend

Budget should reverse two-year slide towards closed economy

Best of BS Opinion: Governing unlisted firms, Budget 2020, and more

From lessons the years of slowing growth hold for Budget to how a takeover code for unlisted companies will help, here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion.

Ahead of Budget 2020, FPIs reduce bond exposure on unfavourable cues

There is fear that the RBI has no wiggle room for further rate cuts. Without rate support, yields will rise. This translates into a fall in prices for bonds

Budget 2020: Prakash Javadekar hints at 'action plan' for economic revival

Markets to open for regular trading on February 1

Budget 2020 wishlist: Here are the key challenges for real estate sector

Although residential sector continues to face head winds, there could be opportunities brewing in the distressed space

Govt eyeing asset monetisation to make up for the disinvestment gap

Disinvestment in blue chip Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) is in all surety not happening this year, as also Air India sale

Revamp of subsidy regime likely to be in focus in FM Sitharaman's Budget

As of now, the proposal on the table is to consider direct benefit transfer to farmers for food and fertilizer subsidies, sources said

Glitter versus gold in policy-making

Three years of slowing growth hold two important lessons for the Budget

India Ratings pegs Centre's fiscal deficit at 3.6% of GDP ahead of Budget

In its outlook for FY21, it projected the deficit to be 3.4 per cent in the next year against 3 per cent given in the papers presented under the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM)

Market expects the Budget to focus on fiscal prudence, raising revenue

We expect the Budget to contain some pro-market/economy measures, says Sanjay Mookim, India Equity Strategist at BofAML

Budget 2020 will have plan of action on economy: Prakash Javadekar

Javadekar also slammed critics of the National Popular Register exercise, saying that it was done during the Congress-led govt as well

Budget 2020: Laundry list of demands from various sectors of the economy

Given that there could be a tax revenue crunch next year, and the Centre is expected to maintain some fiscal discipline, the Modi govt may have to prioritise some sectors over others

Budget 2020 on a Saturday, stock markets to remain open for trading: BSE

The stock markets are generally closed on Saturdays and Sundays, except for special circumstances

Budget 2020: All eyes on tax receipts as mop-up dips by Rs 1.91 trillion

The numbers become all the more important because actual tax collections fell short by Rs 1.91 trn compared to what was projected in 2018-19.

No plan to raise overall import duties on foreign alcohol, says govt

The commerce dept has reportedly suggested to the finance ministry that the upcoming Budget prohibit purchase of cigarette cartons at duty-free shops.

Budget 2020 wishlist: Here are the key challenges for agriculture sector

Need improvement in fishing gear, infra for deep sea fishing, collection, storage and traceability of harvest, and processing of aqua produce

Budget: Here's a look at how 'winners' from last year's fiscal plan fared

The slump in consumption has hit the rural sector hard

How well did the Modi govt manage its fiscal deficit in the last 6 years?

A comparison of Modi govt's management of fiscal deficit with UPA-2