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India's demographic dividend to peak by 2020: Economic Survey

Peninsular states to hit their crest earlier than northern ones

Clothes, leather sectors key to jobs growth, says Economic Survey

Survey adds, India could use low-skill sectors to boost export

Don't mimic advanced world: Economic Survey

Cautions against fiscal activism; FRBM Act important, but needs some modifications

Economic Survey indicates high tax on gold to continue

Jewellery sector will be most disappointed if no relief comes from Budget, especially after note ban

'Radical change needed in Centre, states' duties towards social sector'

Economic Survey recommends re-imposition of conditions on transfer of funds from Centre to states

Fiscal deficit in April-December hits 94% of budget target

Last year, fiscal deficit for the same period stood at 87.9%

Govt must absorb transaction costs, says Economic Survey

The government has taken a number of steps to facilitate digital economy

Municipalities don't realise potential from property tax: Economic Survey

It adds, Bengaluru and Jaipur are collecting no more than 5 to 20% of the potential

Economic Survey: Batting for fiscal consolidation

If the Budget is in sync with the Survey, we could see fiscal deficit at 3% of GDP by March 2018

A K Bhattacharya: Bold Survey, sombre message

Survey is more categorical as far as the options the govt has with regard to fiscal consolidation

Your money: Avoid knee-jerk responses to Budget proposals

Analyse the impact of proposals on your investment portfolio and make adjustments in days to come

Short-term capital gains tax rate may rise in Budget 2017

Long-term capital gains are currently tax-free, Jaitley ruled out any possibility of changes in it

Budget 2017: Experts fear govt will take too many fiscal risks

Jaitley is looking at how to fund giveaways to taxpayers and higher public investment

More exemptions and rebates: Direct tax sops likely in Budget

Feel-good measures may include revision in tax slabs and rates for individuals and corporates

Staffing industry seeks resolution of tax woes in Budget

Wants TDS cut from 10% to 2%, and applied on commission earned, not on gross invoice value

Budget 2017: Tax cash withdrawals above Rs 50,000: CM's Panel

Naidu committee wants MDRs waived for Aadhaar-based systems

Coastal economic zones may get 10-year tax exemption in next Budget

Two coastal economic zones - one each in Gujarat and Andhra - are being planned

Tax rationalisation, digitisation key areas for Budget: HSBC

Budget can also provide concessions to encourage digital adoption, says Pranjul Bhandari

Budget 2017: Tax breaks for home loans likely to increase

Budget may raise interest deduction from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 2.5 lakh

Govt may announce incentives for gems and jewellery in Budget

Gems and jewellery industry has demanded cut in the import duty from the current 10% to 2%