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Budget 2018: Govt to borrow Rs 200 billion more in FY18, says Subhash Garg

All other factors being constant, this could take financial deficit to 3.4% of GDP

Budget 2018: Relieving agrarian stress requires focusing on industry

The coming year, 2018, is chock-full of important state Assembly elections and the 2019 general elections are not far off. It is not surprising that the farm sector is being given importance

Budget 2018: India cuts extra market borrowing needs by 60% to $3.1 billion

The news sent benchmark 10-year bond yields down over 15 basis points

Budget 2018 may waive NOC to streamline transfer of stressed assets

NOC will be waived for transactions between firms under insolvency and those buying their assets

Budget 2018: Will Arun Jaitley meet power industry's Budget expectations?

PwC and Business Standard take a look at the key issues facing the power sector and the industry's expectations from Budget 2018

Budget 2018: What technology sector can expect from FM Arun Jaitley

Among the key issues facing the technology sector in India at present are changing rules and regulations concerning the newer technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud, etc

Budget 2018: FM Jaitley expected to focus on agri to improve rural economy

The focus could be expressed by policies and allocations to activities that ensure good prices for crops, food and nutritional security, minimum wastage and higher processing of produce

Budget 2018: How the New Year can bring healthier outlook for Indians

Amid confusing taxation rules, new legislature, capping and trust deficit, Union Budget 2018 can be pivotal in highlighting the importance of health and well-being for Indians

Budget 2018: Disincentivise cigarette smuggling through tax policy

FAIFA said seizure of smuggled cigarettes has doubled in the last two years indicating the increase in smuggling

GST Council meet on Jan 18; discussion on real estate inclusion key agenda

Earlier in November, Finance Ministry chaired a meeting with real estate developers over GST to be levied on properties

Budget 2018 will be Modi govt's biggest challenge in 4 years. Here's why

The BJP government is more popular in urban areas than it is in the countryside

Farmers selling cheap, so why do fruits and veggies cost you a bomb?

Foodgrain production in 2016-17 is estimated at 276 million tonnes and in 2017-18 it is targeted at 275 million tonnes

Budget 2018: Steel industry demands removal of import duty on raw materials

The raw material has to be necessarily imported because India hardly has any nickel resources, the association said

Budget 2018: This is what the technology sector wants from FM Arun Jaitley

Ahead of the announcement of Union Budget 2018, Tech Industry leaders share their concerns and demands

Budget 2018: This is what the agriculture sector wants from FM Arun Jaitley

Corporate farming norms to be made more acceptable and balanced for both farmers and corporates

Budget 2018: Agriculture sector to get top priority, says Arun Jaitley

CSO pegged farm and allied sector growth to slow to 2.1% in the current financial year from 4.9% in the preceding year

Budget 2018: A believer of the Bhagwad Gita, Modi likely to shun populism

The Budget is no longer a major annual event of middle-class torment

Budget 2018: HUA ministry seeks Rs 170 bn to build houses for urban poor

Under PMAY (U), people can avail benefits under various components to buy a house in urban areas

Budget 2018: Soon, tax-free Rs 2-mn gratuity for employees may be a reality

At present, formal sector workers with 5 or more years of service are eligible for Rs 1 mn tax-free gratuity after leaving a job or at time of superannuation

Budget 2018: Real estate expects lower GST rate, infrastructure status

Stamp duty continues to remain in force even after implementation of GST and the rates vary from state to state