Consumption, which was impacted during the pandemic, is expected to improve as the rate of vaccinations rises to cover the entirety of the country's eligible population
Reduction in import duty on raw materials and finished products of steel, and higher allocation under infrastructure and housing for all schemes in the Budget could augur well for domestic industry
Some clarity on the privatisation of two public sector banks, announced in last year's Budget, is expected
There are multiple expectations from firms in the real estate sector, the second largest employer after agriculture
Schemes to develop rural infrastructure and boost incomes, coupled with an extension of real estate incentives, would be key triggers for the sector in the Budget
The Budget is expected to push public capital expenditure (capex) and simultaneously create a conducive environment for private capex
When the government announces the Union Budget on Tuesday, brokerages and rating agencies expect measures to make automobiles, particularly two-wheelers, more affordable
Brokerages expect government spending on infrastructure to continue in FY23 with sizeable growth in capital expenditure in roads, highways, railways, defence, and housing sectors
The key sectors to look out for will be infra, services (travel), auto, cement, metals, real estate, financials, and capital goods
Experts say current situation can lead to double taxation
Tax benefit on WFH expenses, regulatory clarity on cryptos also figure high on their wish list from this Budget
The company retailed 11,242 units in 2021, a growth of 42.5 per cent over 7,893 units in 2020
The Union Budget for the 2022-23 financial year will aim at boosting growth, achieving fiscal consolidation and driving consumption, Bank of Baroda (BoB) said in its latest economic research report.
If the government risks keeping its $200 billion fiscal spigots open, then it must aim to give the pandemic-scarred working class a fair shake.
Dynamic markets call for periodic reform of regulatory agencies-notwithstanding their reluctance to keep pace with developments
India needs a debate as to what percentage of general government revenue can be used for subsidies and cash transfers
The last tweaks in the personal income tax rates came in the 2020-21 Union Budget, just before the pandemic
Exporters are also hoping for an extension of the Interest Equalization Scheme (IES) for three-five years
To maintain the secrecy of the Budget, there is a 'lock-in' of the officials involved in preparing the documents
'LIC disinvestment amount will be included in this year's (Budget) because we aim to list it before March 31,' says Tuhin Kanta Pandey