Page 36 - Budget 2020

Best of BS Opinion: Inequality in US, a wish list for agriculture, and more

There is a yawning gap between a majoritarian political agenda and an understanding of every citizen's basic constitutional rights

At least Rs 1.5-2 trn capital infusion is needed: Ficci chief Sangita Reddy

If there's a time-bound plan to raise Rs 3-5 trillion through disinvestment, which is more than adequate to cover the spending, it won't affect the ratings, says Sangita Reddy

Budget 2020: 'Overregulation' killing auto industry, says Rajiv Bajaj

Bajaj's remarks come against the backdrop of one of the most prolonged slowdowns plaguing India's automobile market, amid a slowing economy and dipping consumer confidence

Will mkt open for a Saturday Budget? Stock exchanges are awaiting Sebi nod

In the last such instance in 2015, the stock markets were kept open for regular trading hours - which is from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

A wish list for agriculture

What should the government do?

Letter to BS: Govt measures must balance fiscal-monetary policy mismatch

The government will have to listen to the RBI's plea for supportive fiscal policy measures

Budget: Govt mulls more incentives for taxpayers with lower flat tax rate

Sources said that a higher flat rate is also being looked at for the super rich but discussions on this have remained inconclusive.

Domestic copper producers seek 2.5% duty waiver on concentrate imports

Imports of copper concentrates by domestic manufacturers is inevitable due to lack of ample and quality deposits within the country

Top 10 business headlines: Sebi blinks on CMD role, layoffs in Oyo, Walmart

From Nusli Wadia withdrawing defamation suit against Ratan Tata to fiscal deficit for FY21, Business Standard brings you the top business headlines of the day

Best of BS Opinion: The inequality debate, China's Taiwan tangle, and more

In other views, writers tackle another element of the inequality debate, an income tax immunity scheme and the implications of Taiwan's recent elections. Kanika Datta sums up the views

Budget 2020: FY21 fiscal deficit likely to be around 3.5% of GDP

In the pre-Budget meetings, economists and experts have been advising Sitharaman and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to leave aside fiscal concerns

Budget 2020: India Inc pitches for job creation, higher infra spending

"One of the most important issues is job creation...the most fundamental drive has to be growth with jobs," Srinivasan said

Budget 2020 wishlist: Steel firms want zero duty on pet coke, coking coal

As per the existing duty structure, both coking coal and anthracite coal attract 2.5% import duty

Budget 2020: Commerce ministry seeks a reduction in import duty on gold

Gross export of gems and jewellery declined by 5.3% to $27.7 bn for the first nine months of this FY

Moral hazard

Instead of immunity, India needs simpler tax laws

Commerce Ministry seeks cut in gold import duty in Budget to push export

In the last Budget, the government has increased the import duty on the yellow metal to 12.5%

Can Budget find ways to tackle tax disputes? India Inc is waiting

A robust dispute settlement system would help the government unlock tax revenues, and also aid ease of doing business

Top 10 biz headlines: Direct tax immunity likely in Budget, farm write-offs

From final touches to takeover norms for unlisted firms to Vistara junks premium class on low income routes, Business Standard brings you the top business headlines of the day

Direct tax immunity scheme likely in Budget as govt looks for funds

Proposal will allow assessees to revise declared income without fear of past cases being opened up, or prosecution

Budget 2020: FM may announce second capital infusion for non-life insurers

The government infused Rs 2,500 crore in the three insurers -- National Insurance, Oriental Insurance and United India Insurance -- through first supplementary demands for grants for 2019-20 last mont