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Industry leaders seek investment and consumption boost in pre-budget talks
Key proposals include expanding presumptive taxation to MSMEs and emerging sectors like data centres and cloud computing, aimed at creating jobs, integrating India into global value chains, and measures to boost domestic consumption.
3 min read30 Dec 2024Budget 2025: Industry bodies urge Nirmala Sitharaman to slash income tax rates for middle class at pre-budget meeting
Industry body representatives from CII, FICCI, PHDCCI, and Assocham were among others to attend the pre-budget meeting on Monday, December 30. The Union Budget is scheduled to be presented on Feburary 1, 2025.
2 min read30 Dec 2024Deregulation to be a budget priority as growth cools
The central government is assessing regulations across sectors to identify rules that can be relaxed in the upcoming budget to cut red tape and help revive growth in a slowing economy.
3 min read30 Dec 2024Income tax budget on ITR filing: Will FM Nirmala Sitharaman announce tax relief for taxpayers earning up to ₹15 lakh?
On February 1, 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman may announce income tax relief for middle-class taxpayers in the Union Budget.
3 min read07:25 AM ISTInequality woes: Don’t dismiss Piketty’s advice for India on tax policy
The country has all but embraced the low-tax formula of Reaganomics, but it may now be time to address a crisis of worsening inequality. Thomas Piketty’s arguments deserve a hearing.
4 min read23 Dec 2024NSE, BSE to remain open for trading on Saturday, February 1 on account of Union Budget 2025
The NSE and the BSE will conduct live trading on Saturday, February 1, on account of Union Budget 2025.
1 min read23 Dec 2024States push for more fiscal room, seek expansionary Union budget
Punjab and Kerala sought special financial packages including more loans, grants, and borrowing flexibility
3 min read20 Dec 2024Understanding the silent struggle of expectant fathers
Becoming a father can be an emotional rollercoaster ride filled with irrational fears and looming responsibilities. Experts share advice on how to embark on the journey joyfully
4 min read18 Dec 2024Top 5 fertilizer stocks to watch out for pre-budget gains
These fertilizer companies look all set for a boost ahead of the Union Budget 2025.
7 min read17 Dec 2024Fresh capital for PSU general insurers likely in budget
The government is considering a capital infusion of ₹4,000-5,000 crore for state-owned general insurers facing solvency issues, contingent on financial performance improvements. This measure aims to strengthen operations and may precede privatization efforts in the future.
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