The abolition of Angel Tax for all classes of investors provides a fillip to the innovation ecosystem and entrepreneurs
The 10 budgets of the Modi government so far were BJP budgets. This is its first coalition budget
The growth-focused budget signals a clear intent to strengthen the economy, which will result in a stronger middle class, whose aspirations will be a key driver of growth for the automotive industry
The budget had a strong focus on employment generation with measures including a wage incentive for first-time employees entering the formal sector
The key highlight of the budget is the government's steadfast dedication to fiscal prudence
The Budget also places emphasis on leveraging the power of women in the workforce
India under the present government added 3,000 kms of Dedicated Freight Corridor, substantial patch doubling, quadrupling and track renewals
The 2024 budget highlights ongoing efforts in nine strategic areas aimed at generating abundant opportunities for everyone
In the same way, the various measures aimed at supporting micro, small and medium-sized enterprises will provide the much needed support to local suppliers and subcontractors across the country
Budget taxed and spent smartly, more clarity needed on fiscal path
The administration of the income-tax department is in a poor shape today. Taxpayer appeals have piled up for the past five years with zero accountability by the tax department
This Budget has taken steps to ease access to educational loans
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There are five issues that have been brought up in the Survey which requires discussion
A recent report by the Principle Scientific Adviser, Government of India and IIM Ahmedabad estimates India's energy demand to double by 2040
Survey shows the way for sustained growth
Mr Biden may have stepped aside too late
While services exports may continue to have a competitive advantage, future growth will hinge on domestic consumption and investment demand
Government needs to rethink fleet expansion strategy
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