With global crude prices firming up, it expects retail, wholesale inflation to come in at 4.6% and 4.4%, respectively in 2018-19
It is a customary practice for the finance minister to address the boards of Sebi and RBI
The PM sees zero tax on long-term capital gains and dividend income as unfair since the beneficiaries are not poor, only the well-off dabble in shares
If it maintains fiscal prudence, the bond market could turn bullish
Increase in holding period or tax rates could dim India's appeal, they say
UK businesses are taking the investment opportunities in India
Nasscom has also reiterated its request to address the 'Angel Tax issue' by recognising genuine angel investments in start-ups
With revenue falling short of expectations, analysts said the Centre was unlikely to meet its fiscal deficit target of 3.2 per cent in FY18
Whereas falling oil prices and bond yields have benefited Modi since he took power in 2014, their steep ascent in the past year is posing a threat
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Government announced reforms for the banking sector which will infuse unprecedented capital in 20 public sector banks to boost lending
Modi expected to strike a balance between giving incentives to taxpayers before 2019 national polls and reassuring rating companies looking for an improvement in one of Asia's widest budget deficit
Eco survey recommended rationalisation of the cost of spectrum and other assets procured through auctions
The 11 companies under the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), most are either seeking an extension or have already been granted additional time
Says market concerns over additional borrowings incorrect
Situation likely to improve with banks diligently following on recoveries
Domestic equities have risen sharply on expectations of strong corporate earnings
The 6.79 percent 10-year bond yield rose to as high as 7.61 percent, while the recently unveiled 7.17 percent 10-year bond yield was up 10 bps at 7.41 percent
Local bonds were also under pressure as the US 10-year treasury yield rose to a multi-year high in European trades
The Survey is pessimistic on investment, and consequently on adverse contribution to growth, arguing that India's investment slowdown might be difficult to reverse