The GDP growth in FY17 will decline to 6.8% from its earlier estimates of 7.8%
To quickly reduce the country's debt stock to bolster the prospects of a ratings upgrade
S&P wants Jaitley to reduce the country's debt stock to bolster the prospects of a ratings upgrade.
Policy makers will remain on the path of seeking to consolidate fiscal deficit while boosting growth predominantly, said MS
The Union Budget 2017-18 is to be presented on February 1
The government has announced excise duty exemptions till March 31, 2017
Govt may set an ambitious fiscal deficit target of 3% of GDP, says the report by Nomura
Hopes of Budget sops are keeping bulls in business
The school education and literacy budget increased 3.2% in 2016-17
Media and general public to not get printed copies of the documents this year
Nomura expects fiscal deficit target of 3.5% for 2016-17 will be achieved
Gains from transactions in shares held for less than 12 months are short-term capital gains
Post demonetisation, expectations of measures to boost demand are high: Gautam Chhaochharia
The regulator has recommended lowering the STT for tax trading
Industry also urged government to reduce import duty on gold to at least 5%
Jaitley is under pressure to offer tax giveaways and step up capital and welfare spending
The Election Commission on Monday cleared the decks for the central government to present the Budget 2017 on February 1, but barred it from announcing any schemes for the five poll-bound states.
Report also says the Government's fourth budget is likely to make a sweeping recast of direct taxes
It is time we focused more on inclusive medium-term fiscal policy
These players expect orders for the manufacture of various defence equipments