Page 10 - Budget 2021

M&A costs to go up after Budget 2021 axes tax depreciation on goodwill

The amendments on goodwill are retrospective as depreciation on any past goodwill, partly claimed in the past, would not be available going forward

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Budget 2021: Significant impact on past and future M&A transactions

Five ways in which FM Nirmala Sitharaman's announcements will change the tax dynamics of merger & acquisitions and corporate restructuring in the country

Not a Budget for employment

Compared to a year ago, employment in January 2020 was lower by 9.8 million

Tata Motors regains Rs 1 trillion market cap as stock zooms 102% in 6 weeks

While a scrappage policy together with push on infrastructure by the Indian government should boost near term demand.

UltraTech, ACC: Infra push in Budget 2021 to fuel rally in cement stocks

Frontline cement stocks have shown tremendous strength in the stock price from a medium term view that may touch higher levels in coming months

Indirect Taxes: FM Sitharaman's Budget attempts a delicate balancing act

The focus has been on smoothening the GST structure and removing anomalies, as well as closing loopholes to curb fraudulent practices

Budget focuses on boosting demand and supply to aid long-term growth

The Budget aims to boost demand and supply through increased spending in sectors such as health, education, infrastructure and power

Budget: Balancing act for social sector, strong focus on health is visible

There has been an attempt to build on earlier initiatives, but financial constraints may hamper execution and achievement of goals

Power ministry to launch manufacturing programme for critical equipment

The scheme titled 'Manufacturing Zones under Atmanirbhar Bharat Package' in the Union Budget would entail setting up three manufacturing zones in a year

India's bad bank plan sparks concern loan prices could be inflated

There are many details about the bad bank that policy makers haven't clarified, including its ownership structure, which makes any analysis challenging

LIC employees protest against Centre's disinvestment proposal, oppose move

The Budget proposals for 2021-22 on Monday put Rs 1.75 trillion as a target from stake sale in public sector companies and financial institutions

Riding on high growth: Key gainers from the Budget 2021 proposals

A focus on localisation and increase of duties in select sectors are also expected to boost manufacturing across sectors.

Top headlines: Budget leaves investors richer, RIL-Future deal hits hurdle

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will step down as the chief executive officer in the third quarter of 2021, the company said on Wednesday. Read top news with Business Standard

Budget 2021 creates investment opportunities, from infra to healthcare

The Union Budget 2021 increased India's healthcare spending by 137 per cent and lifted caps on foreigners investing in the insurance sector. Devangshu Datta explains investments after the Budget 2021.

21.5% growth in direct tax revenue for FY22 a realistic goal: CBDT chairman

In a Q&A, P C Mody says while income tax slabs have been left untouched, more money is being put in the hands of taxpayers with faster refunds. Tax administration reforms will boost tax compliance

Budget 2021: Bad bank will be a win-win for lenders, says Debasish Panda

All banks are eligible for privatisation. A committee of secretaries will decide which banks will be privatised, said Panda

Govt will reserve up to 10% in LIC's IPO for policyholders: DIPAM Secretary

Provisions have been added in the LIC Act to provide some reservation to policyholders as shareholders, said DIPAM secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey

Focus on capex does not make Budget inflationary: Expenditure Secretary

We expect the cost of the vaccination to be Rs 700 per person. This includes the price of two shots at Rs 200-250 each, says Somanathan

With ULIP gains now taxable beyond a limit, stick to low-cost policies

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