Page 4 - Budget 2019

Policy uncertainty

Businesses avoid environment of policy instability

Budget woes weigh on markets: Lack of stimulus hits Nifty infra, auto

Despite the large FPI pullout last week, the rupee has remained stable

Sitharaman's first Budget gives breather for delay in payments towards GST

The current mechanism of filing returns is being replaced by simplified forms that would come into operation in phases

Export focus in the govt's growth agenda

From a competitiveness perspective the RBI may choose not to let the currency gain too much

Budget impact: Surcharge hike likely to hit global passive funds

Globally, index funds and ETFs are popular because of the low management fees

Shekhar Gupta: Our 'joota hai Japani' defence

The past 20 years, under three PMs, have shown us the defence Budget is not about to go higher than its ballpark of 1.5 per cent of GDP, besides pensions

Budget impact: Question mark over buyback pipeline as fresh tax bites

Others likely to follow KPR Mill in withdrawing share repurchase

Govt plans to raise $47 bn through disinvestment in next 5 years: Report

The plan will open up a steady stream of state companies to greater private investment, and target the kind of annual divestment revenue that will be crucial to meet fiscal deficit targets

Budget 2019 to boost investments without any comprise in fiscal goals: FM

Replying after a general discussion on the Union Budget 2019-20 in the Rajya Sabha, the minister said, 'Comprehensive steps' have been envisaged for the next 10 years.

Budget impact: KPR Mill withdraws share buyback proposal, stock dips 6%

The company said it is not permitted to meet the buyback obligations beyond the amount approved by the board of directors and the same can also be effected only with the borrowed funds.

Street plugs into NTPC, PowerGrid Corp despite structural challenges

Viewed as a play on yield, the two stocks are seen as safe bets amidst uncertainties

Reliance Industries, IOC to gain from Budget move on PVC, naphtha

Analysts with Prabhudas Lilladher expect the hike in PVC customs duty to help improve RIL's earnings

Budget 2019: Income tax collection target 'too steep', say experts

The government is expecting to earn Rs 12,000 crore on account of this hike in surcharge

A nudge for desirable behaviour

Several companies are using behavioural economics for HR practices

Budget does not have any steps to propel investment, savings: Chidambaram

He sought to corner the finance minister, saying she did not present macro economic data, including receipts from revenue, in her Budget Speech in Lok Sabha on July 5

Draft tenancy law: Cap on security deposit, fine on overstaying tenant

Tenants who overstay in premises beyond their agreement would end up paying two times the rent for the first two months and four times afterwards

Every number in Budget is authentic, says Finance Minister Sitharaman

Data given in the Budget is 100% above board, Sitharaman said

No question of rolling back surcharge on FPI trusts, says Finance Ministry

According to reports, about 2,000 FPIs operate as trusts

Budget 2019 proposals for TDS on life insurance confuse tax experts

But that there is no clarity on how the gains should be calculated on such life insurance policies

Recapitalisation of PSU banks will improve investor sentiment: Analysts

Experts believe there is enough opportunities for growth as capital infusion will address growth requirement of PSBs