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Budget and the building blocks of growth

The government has been quick to respond to the slowdown

Budget 2020: Govt may hike customs duty on toys, certain paper, footwear

The Commerce and Industry Ministry in its Budget recommendations to the Finance Ministry has proposed rationalisation of basic customs or import duty on over 300 items from different sectors

Budget: Metal recycling sector urges govt to remove duty on scrap imports

The basic customs duty on metal scraps is in the range of 2.5 to 5% at present

MF group pitches for debt-linked saving schemes with tax benefits in Budget

It further proposed that investments up to Rs 1.5 lakh under DLSS be eligible for tax benefit, subject to a lock in period of 5 years.

Budget 2019 fails to address real estate sector's most pressing concerns

Experts say the govt missed the bus on ITC benefit under GST, industry status and single-window project clearance

What action did Modi government take on promises in its 2019-20 budget?

Business Standard presents its action taken report (ATR) on key announcements in the FY20 Budget

Budget 2020: Govt may announce sops to woo Apple, Samsung suppliers

The proposals floated by MeitY include offering of interest subsidy on local borrowing by manufacturers

Budget wishlist: Steel industry expects relief from taxes, logistic costs

Hopes are running high in the aluminium industry that the finance minister will finally end the inverted duty regime

Some stability, but risks remain

With destocking over, growth is stabilising but its revival faces several pro-cyclical headwinds

Ahead of Budget, Mutual funds' exposure to banks, financials sees a rise

The value of MF holdings in in ICICI Bank increased by Rs 2,900 crore in December

PM's budget consultations reserved only for crony capitalist friends: Rahul

He alleged that Modi has no interest in views or voices of such people like farmers, students, employees and small businessmen

Share buybacks losing lustre as 20% tax bites; firms await relief in Budget

Experts blame the change in tax dynamics for the sharp drop in buybacks

At least Rs 1.5-2 trn capital infusion is needed: Ficci chief Sangita Reddy

If there's a time-bound plan to raise Rs 3-5 trillion through disinvestment, which is more than adequate to cover the spending, it won't affect the ratings, says Sangita Reddy

Budget 2020: 'Overregulation' killing auto industry, says Rajiv Bajaj

Bajaj's remarks come against the backdrop of one of the most prolonged slowdowns plaguing India's automobile market, amid a slowing economy and dipping consumer confidence

Will mkt open for a Saturday Budget? Stock exchanges are awaiting Sebi nod

In the last such instance in 2015, the stock markets were kept open for regular trading hours - which is from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

A wish list for agriculture

What should the government do?

Budget: Govt mulls more incentives for taxpayers with lower flat tax rate

Sources said that a higher flat rate is also being looked at for the super rich but discussions on this have remained inconclusive.

Budget 2020: FY21 fiscal deficit likely to be around 3.5% of GDP

In the pre-Budget meetings, economists and experts have been advising Sitharaman and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to leave aside fiscal concerns

Budget 2020: India Inc pitches for job creation, higher infra spending

"One of the most important issues is job creation...the most fundamental drive has to be growth with jobs," Srinivasan said

Budget 2020 wishlist: Steel firms want zero duty on pet coke, coking coal

As per the existing duty structure, both coking coal and anthracite coal attract 2.5% import duty