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How well did the Modi govt manage its fiscal deficit in the last 6 years?

A comparison of Modi govt's management of fiscal deficit with UPA-2

Airports to lose Rs 650 cr/yr over cut in duty-free liquor, cigarettes

The ministry, as per the sources, has also recommended to the Finance Ministry that purchase of cigarette cartons at duty-free shops should be prohibited

Investor expectations from the Budget

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

Top events of the day: FM to address RBI meet, UCC plea hearing, and more

From Nirmala Sitharaman addressing post-Budget RBI board meet to Delhi High Court plea hearing on Uniform Civil Code, here are top events of the day

Budget 2020: BJP begins consultations with stakeholders, invites feedback

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

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.

Centre considering specific excise duty on aviation fuel to curb volatility

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

There will be process to give citizenship to Sri Lankan Tamil refugees: FM

She said that combining the CAA and the proposed National Register of Citizens is not right, since the details of NRC has not been discussed or finalised

No wish for laws treating businesses with suspicion: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

This, after Tata Sons chairman said that businesses need supervision and not suspicion

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

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.

Proposal of states to not implement CAA is unconstitutional: FM Sitharaman

"A state assembly has passed a resolution against CAA. It is like making a political statement. We can understand that

Budget 2020: Stainless steel sector seeks zero duty on ferro-nickel, scrap

Removal of duty on ferro-nickel and stainless steel scrap is a long standing demand and the Ministry of Steel has also at times batted for zero duty on these items.

An agenda for Dr Patra

I am sure Dr Patra will get the fullest cooperation from the finance minister, who needs workhorses, not prima donnas constantly looking to improve their CVs

FinMin revises target for GST collection in FY20; aims mop-up at Rs 1.5 trn

The government aims to collect Rs 10,000 crore more than what was targeted earlier at a time when all months till December in FY20 yielded less than Rs 1.1 trillion, except for April

Budget 2020: 15% tax for new units likely to stay for 2 more years

Invest India demands accommodating companies set up a few months earlier

Infrastructure, energy firms wait for NIP fine print to firm up capex plan

The roadmap, companies like JSW Energy and Adani Transport say, helps them decidedly lay down their own multi-year investment plans

Pharma chemical from China and Saudi Arabia faces anti-dumping duty

The company has filed an application before the directorate for investigation into the imports from these countries for imposing anti-dumping duty

Finance ministry exempts mutual funds from foreign-investor status

Govt has modified circular that classified MFs as investment vehicles