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LTCG exemption, clarity on dividend taxation top markets' Budget wish list

Industry players want govt to bring tax parity between Ulips and equity MFs, cut in STT and CTT

Budget Byte: How GST collections and share of central scheme alter spending

While the actual expenditure on centrally sponsored schemes was more than the Budget estimate for FY17 and FY18, the target remained unmet in FY19 and FY20 (revised estimate)

Nirmala Sitharaman holds pre-Budget meeting with state finance ministers

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday held a meeting with state finance ministers who suggested steps to revive growth and boost revenue collection against the backdrop of COVID-19 crisis.

Raising exemption limit at the cost of tax reform a 'dangerous' proposal

Spurring demand or increasing investments -- what is the bigger challenge for the FM in this Budget? Tune in to learn why it would be prudent for the govt to allocate more for capital expenditure

Budget Byte: Farmer income support nears target, but gap remains

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

Ease fiscal deficit, look at higher spend for future: Assocham President

Infra spending has thrice the desired impact, govt's Rs 111 trn National Infrastructure Pipeline should be speeded up, says Vineet Aggarwal

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

Inadequate physical, digital infrastructure affecting efficiencies in supply chain management

Budget 2021: Govt likely to target fiscal deficit at 4% of GDP by FY26

Centre to deviate from long-standing medium-term target of 2.5-3% of GDP

UKIBC for tax parity between domestic and foreign companies in Budget

The reduction in the corporate tax rate for domestic firms, creates significant disparity between the effective tax rates applicable to foreign companies

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