Currently, one-third of India's population reside in cities and it is estimated to go up to 50% by 2030
In a Q&A, Alok Kumar says the law, however, will speed up reforms, given a lot of investment is needed to meet the country's net-zero target
The pandemic years called for policy reinforcement; the post-pandemic aftermath will call for policy prioritisation
The amount overdue from discoms to RE generators has increased from Rs 13,761 crore in March 2021 to Rs 19,341 crore in December 2021
A faster growth projection may cause inflation concerns, say officials
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday held pre-budget consultations with BJP leaders in which representatives from 25 states participated virtually and gave their suggestions on the budget.
The fintech industry has urged Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to further liberalise the tax regime for financial sector startups in the forthcoming Budget
The government could consider in the upcoming Budget levying TDS/TCS on sale and purchase of cryptocurrencies above a certain threshold
The life insurance industry has recommended the government to create a separate bucket for tax rebate under section 80 (C) and make annuity tax-free for the benefit of subscribers
The Economic Survey is likely to be tabled on January 31 after the president's address
However, only 18% respondents in Deloitte survey are MSMEs; most Aatmanirbhar Bharat measures target smaller businesses and tourism and other sectors worst hit by the pandemic
Budget 2022 will be presented on February 1
Part one of Parliament's Budget Session from Jan 31 to Feb 11; part two from March 14 to April 8; government will present the Budget for the financial year 2022-23 on Feb 1
During pre-Budget consultations, industry bodies and economists have advised the finance minister to keep the spending tap open
No overseas equity capital market issues have been seen in the last three years
A credit guarantee can give housing a boost
Promises of freebies are not sustainable
With the Union Budget for FY23 round the corner, real estate developers have started making their suggestions and recommendations to the Centre for including them in the Budget document
The banks will raise capital through internal accruals and fundraising from the market, Icra said in a note, adding that the lenders have the ability to manage
The government had invited public comments for the upcoming Budget on December 26, with the last date of submission being January 7