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No plans to revise fiscal deficit target or cut spending now: Sitharaman

The government cut corporate tax rates on Friday in a surprise move designed to woo manufacturers, revive private investment and lift growth from a six-year low.

No plans to revise fiscal deficit target or cut spending now: Sitharaman
Updated On : 23 Sep 2019 | 1:45 PM IST

FM's boosters seen as positive but insufficient to perk up manufacturing

Market experts hail decisions, saying these would certainly act as a force multiplier for India's flagging economic engine, as well its position as one of the most attractive business destinations

FM's boosters seen as positive but insufficient to perk up manufacturing
Updated On : 23 Sep 2019 | 1:41 PM IST

Corporation tax rate cut to simplify tax administration, reduce litigation

The corporation tax rate has been reduced from the existing 30-25 per cent to 22 per cent all the domestic companies

Corporation tax rate cut to simplify tax administration, reduce litigation
Updated On : 23 Sep 2019 | 1:36 PM IST

PM Modi hails corporation tax rate cut as historic move for economic boost

The government on Friday slashed corporate tax rates for companies by almost 10%

PM Modi hails corporation tax rate cut as historic move for economic boost
Updated On : 23 Sep 2019 | 1:34 PM IST

It's a bold move: RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das welcomes corporation tax cuts

The measures will augur extremely well and will be highly positive for our economy, Shaktikanta Das said at an event in Delhi

It's a bold move: RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das welcomes corporation tax cuts
Updated On : 23 Sep 2019 | 1:34 PM IST

FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces corporation tax rate cuts: 7 Highlights

The finance minister announced a slew of measures to boost the slowing Indian economy

FM Nirmala Sitharaman announces corporation tax rate cuts: 7 Highlights
Updated On : 23 Sep 2019 | 1:33 PM IST

After the tax cut

All eyes now on how the govt manages its finances

After the tax cut
Updated On : 23 Sep 2019 | 10:08 AM IST

FM Sitharaman rules out any immediate plan for expenditure reduction

No change in fiscal deficit target for now, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

FM Sitharaman rules out any immediate plan for expenditure reduction
Updated On : 23 Sep 2019 | 9:09 AM IST

Yogi pitches UP as top beneficiary of tax cuts, US-China trade war

Adityanath claimed UP was already an attractive destination for private investments and the recent measures would provide further traction to the state

Yogi pitches UP as top beneficiary of tax cuts, US-China trade war
Updated On : 23 Sep 2019 | 1:30 AM IST

Letter to BS: Govt may opt for aggressive disinvestment programme

With the lowered corporate tax rates, the country's attractiveness as an investment destination has enhanced

Letter to BS: Govt may opt for aggressive disinvestment programme
Updated On : 23 Sep 2019 | 12:37 AM IST

Industry should not expect any more big-bang GST rate cuts: Assam FM

We are working on simplifying the return filing process, but as for rates, (there will be no decision) before we see the report by the Finance Commission, he said

Industry should not expect any more big-bang GST rate cuts: Assam FM
Updated On : 22 Sep 2019 | 12:11 AM IST

Corporation tax cut a big positive, but demand recovery may take time

A globally competitive corporate tax environment though encourages foreign investments and job creation in the long run

Corporation tax cut a big positive, but demand recovery may take time
Updated On : 21 Sep 2019 | 12:44 PM IST

US corporate sector hails India's move to cut income tax rate for companies

This is a welcome step to reverse the economic slowdown

US corporate sector hails India's move to cut income tax rate for companies
Updated On : 21 Sep 2019 | 8:24 AM IST

Flip side of corporate tax bonanza: Fiscal deficit may rise to 3.7% of GDP

Centre may have to go for spending cuts and off-Budget borrowing

Flip side of corporate tax bonanza: Fiscal deficit may rise to 3.7% of GDP
Updated On : 21 Sep 2019 | 8:05 AM IST

GST Council cuts rates on hotels, hikes on caffeinated beverages

Small taxpayer given relief from filing annual tax returns

GST Council cuts rates on hotels, hikes on caffeinated beverages
Updated On : 21 Sep 2019 | 3:15 AM IST

Diwali comes early for companies as FM offers tax cuts to lift up economy

The measures are to boost investment and manufacturing under the Make in India initiative

Diwali comes early for companies as FM offers tax cuts to lift up economy
Updated On : 21 Sep 2019 | 2:56 AM IST

Corporate tax cut: Booster shot for the economy, says Dinesh Kanabar

Though I welcome the reduction of tax rates for corporates, I wonder why the benefits have been restricted to corporates and not to other business entities

Corporate tax cut: Booster shot for the economy, says Dinesh Kanabar
Updated On : 21 Sep 2019 | 2:47 AM IST

India Inc hails tax cuts, says move will boost investments, spur demand

MNCs may relocate new factories to India as tax cut to 15% for new factories

India Inc hails tax cuts, says move will boost investments, spur demand
Updated On : 21 Sep 2019 | 2:41 AM IST

FM's tax cut: Buyback relief for firms as retrospective rule goes

About 18 cos had announced buybacks worth nearly Rs 15,000 crore between April 1 and July 5

FM's tax cut: Buyback relief for firms as retrospective rule goes
Updated On : 21 Sep 2019 | 2:32 AM IST

FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced loan 'mela' despite banks' reluctance

PSB executives were not too sure if they would be able to not classify all the stressed loans of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as non-performing assets (NPAs) till March 2020

FM Nirmala Sitharaman announced loan 'mela' despite banks' reluctance
Updated On : 21 Sep 2019 | 1:45 AM IST