The Union Finance Minister's press conferences makes it appear that India is ruled by the central government, says Amit Mitra
Divestment shortfall could be Rs 15K cr, against revised estimates of Rs 65K cr
ndia's income tax revenues contracted 3.5% in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year, which began in April 2019, and income from other taxes grew by a meagre 3.8%
The SoftBank-backed firm has been reported to have been in the process of laying off close to 2,000 employees as it shifts focus towards profitability
It recognises it cannot afford space for expansionary fiscal policy
The firm recorded a net loss at Rs 3.4 crore during the corresponding quarter the previous year.
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.
The fresh call comes just months after the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) approved a 1.76 trillion rupees ($24.8 billion) dividend payment to the federal government
India's consolidated deficit (the Centre and states combined) is the highest among the G20 nations, she added.
The company had reported a revenue of Rs 937 crore and Rs 1,576 crore in June quarter and September quarter of 2018-19, respectively.
Structural changes needed in every aspect of the economy
India average salary increase is expected to remain on a steady path
Tax administration advances, though continuing improvement remains paramount
Revenue deficit comprises political payouts that are impossible to reduce in any significant measure. Minimising political risk means increasing revenue deficit
Direct tax collection needs to grow by about 27% from here on to meet FY20 Budget target
Increased buoyancy is welcome, though it needs examination of causes
According to the HSBC report, top line growth of the top four US banks fell to around 2 per cent in the second quarter ended June this year, as compared to around 5 per cent in the previous year
In all probability, the end of the year will see the same jugglery with the subsidy payments that we saw this year to keep the deficit figure on target
Sources said the government is struggling to meet the revised fiscal deficit target of 3.4 per cent in view of shortfall in GST collections
Vanaja N Sarna said govt has made it clear that it has no plans to revise the target