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Govt's civilian staff grows, but is it leading to efficiency gains?

Union Budget for 2025-26, presented earlier this month, provides an idea of how the Centre has gone about recruiting staff in all its departments and ministries, other than those in the armed forces

BS Manthan: Experts to unpack India's economic reset amid new world order

The two-day BS Manthan event, scheduled for February 27 and 28 at the Taj Palace in New Delhi, marks a milestone as it coincides with the 50th anniversary of Business Standard's publication

V Anantha Nageswaran's term as CEA extended by 2 years until March 2027

Nageswaran, in his pre-Budget Economic Survey for FY25, made a strong case for deregulation, particularly at the state level, to spur capital formation and drive employment and output growth

FinMin to discuss hiking deposit insurance limit with PSBs on March 4

This is the first review meeting of the finance ministry with PSBs after the Union Budget 2025-26

Union Budget balances fiscal and growth objectives, says RBI report

According to the report, the budget reaffirms the government's commitment to fiscal discipline while fostering inclusive, long-term economic growth in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat

Congress leader Chidambaram finds faults with Budget in Rajya Sabha

Chidambaram termed it a "politically-driven budget" with the income tax cut being the "main thrust" of the Budget with an eye on the Delhi Assembly polls

Cess, surcharges, and shortfalls: The great Centre-state revenue tug of war

Tax devolution remains a tale of bypassing Finance Commission recommendations

RBI MPC meeting 2025: Fiscal monetary harmony for economic growth

On the growth front, the need for monetary support remains high

Infra financing not an issue; need to increase project pipeline: NaBFID MD

The government has acknowledged the need for this product and made the Budget announcements. Concurrently, we have been working on developing the product, said NaBFID MD

New income-tax Bill likely to receive Cabinet approval on Friday

New bill will not impose any additional taxes or create new burdens, says finance secretary

Consumption funds: Budget boost and young spenders to drive theme

The Budget's tax cuts, with an estimated revenue foregone of Rs 1 lakh crore, are expected to improve sentiment and have a multiplier effect on consumer demand

Time for light-touch but useful rule for fair consumer-facing services

Rules for consumer-facing services, such as cab aggregators, need to be reviewed to ensure both drivers and passengers are treated fairly

Budget's consumption bet: Tax cuts boost demand, capex lag poses risks

The gross fiscal deficit (GFD) target for 2025-26 has been budgeted at 4.4 per cent, a tad better than the 4.5 per cent target set out in 2021

Congress model is mixture of lies, appeasement, nepotism: PM in Rajya Sabha

PM Modi, in Rajya Sabha, slams Congress for prioritising family over nation, criticises its appeasement politics, and highlights his government's focus on development and OBC rights

Budget 2025 tax cuts to boost demand and consumption: Rating agencies

Fitch Ratings said that the budget will be broadly neutral for growth and continued to project real GDP expansion of 6.4 per cent in FY25 and 6.5 per cent in FY26

India Inc expects consumption boost, plans to push capex: BS CEOs poll

92 pc of CEOs say consumption would get a boost with tax exemptions

Budget 2025: Which tax regime is better for deductions, exemptions

Individuals earning up to Rs 12,00,000 per annum exempted from income tax; salaried taxpayers get additional Rs 75,000 standard deduction

Rail, defence: Analysts bet on select capex-related PSUs after Budget 2025

Stocks to Buy After Budget 2025: Budget 2025 fine print showed the Government has shifted its focus away from the 'traditional' capex drivers, such as railways, roads to 'other sectors'

Proposed TCS threshold hike on LRS expected to boost outbound travel

The revision, which will be effective from April 1, 2025, is expected to boost travel and foreign exchange segments, provide additional benefits to students, and improve tax compliance

Task cut out for MPC after Budget's consumption boost as RBI decision nears

But monetary policy decisions are complex and there is merit in assessing the "right time" while weighing the cost and benefits of such moves