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Investor expectations from the Budget

It will be a litmus test for the government's reform credentials

Budget 2020: Expect Bharatmala allocation to rise to Rs 1.01-trn, says ICRA

Total budgetary allocations to fund the ambitious new highway development programme is estimated at Rs 3,43,045 crore over FY2019-2022 - averaging around Rs 86,000 crore per annum.

Budget 2020: DPIIT seeks more funds to boost infrastructure in hinterland

The government had severely cut down on expenditure in this area, with the 2019-20 (FY20) Budget providing Rs 909 crore, down from the RE of Rs 1,707 crore in the earlier one.

Budget 2020: BJP begins consultations with stakeholders, invites feedback

The consultations started on December 19 and will continue till January 14

Customary 'Halwa Ceremony' kickstarts process of printing Budget documents

The second Budget of the Modi 2.0 government will be presented on February 1

Limiting liquor sale won't be in the right spirit, say private airports

The commerce ministry has recommended restricting the purchase of tax-free alcohol to one bottle at duty-free shops

Budget 2020: Organic food sector needs stimulus for growth, says Kesarwala

Bhalla said although people are gradually shifting towards organic foods, more steps needs to be taken in this direction in all big and small cities.

Top events today: PM's Pariksha Pe Charcha, printing of Budget docs, & more

Business Standard brings you top events that are lined up for Monday

Steel industry seeks duty cut on key raw materials in upcoming Budget

The basic customs import duty on anthracite coal is 2.5 per cent

Centre considering specific excise duty on aviation fuel to curb volatility

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her second budget on February 1.

Govt likely to abolish dividend distribution tax in upcoming Budget

Tax may be imposed on shareholders getting dividends

Budget 2020: Steel sector seeks relief in customs duty on key raw materials

Industry body said exemption available to coking coal was also removed by the government in 2014-15 Budget by bringing it at par with other types of coal and imposing 2.5 per cent basic customs duty

Budget 2020 Wishlist: Here are the key challenges for oil and gas sector

Resolving gas transmission and distribution infrastructure constraints are one of the industry's key demands

Budget 2020: Govt turns to asset monetisation as divestment target eludes

Hope rises for monetisation of Rs 1 trillion worth of assets by March 31

Socio-political stability and growth

Growth prospects are threatened by citizenship proposals, which are leading to Centre-state confrontation, social strife, and disruption of working people's lives

Gold could be a good hedge

If the economy enters a period of stagflation, its returns will outpace other assets

Demystifying Budget 2020: FinMin to start social media campaign from Jan 22

The ministry has also launched another campaign on Budget promises and delivery with tag '#HamaraBharosa'.

Budget 2020: CII seeks announcement of corporate tax rate merger to 15%

According to the industry body, the desired impact of the reduction in corporate taxes on the ground is still far from satisfactory.

RBI may discuss interim dividend issue in board meet amid revenue shortfall

If the RBI board agrees to interim dividend based on their six-month performance, it would provide some financial relief to the government, sources added.

Best of BS Opinion: Satya Nadella's remarks on CAA, Budget 2020, and more

Was Satya Nadella right to pass an opinion on the Citizenship Amendment Act? The opinion pages tackle several issues