Category: Economy
Has inflation threat receded? – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/has-inflation-threat-receded/article69189072.ece In view of stubborn food inflation and sticky inflation expectations in this regard, a rate cut demand seems misplaced With the Indian economy
Budget’s consumption bet: Tax cuts boost demand, capex lag poses risks | Expert Views – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/opinion/columns/budget-s-consumption-bet-tax-cuts-boost-demand-capex-lag-poses-risks-125020601845_1.html 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
Homemade meals get dearer in Jan, non-veg thali pinches more: Crisil report | Economy & Policy News – Business Standard
lipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/homemade-meals-get-dearer-in-jan-non-veg-thali-pinches-more-crisil-report-125020601399_1.html A jump in the chicken prices led to a more pronounced jump in the non-vegetarian thali, the monthly roti, rice rate report by
*****Budget tweaks Customs duties to boost local manufacturing amid US tariffs
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/opinion/columns/budget-tweaks-customs-duties-to-boost-local-manufacturing-amid-us-tariffs-125020501756_1.html Average tariff levels: India’s average import tariff stands at 17 per cent, while the trade-weighted rate is lower at 12 per cent, according
*****Budget bets on tax cuts over capex-will it boost private investment? | Expert Views – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/opinion/columns/budget-bets-on-tax-cuts-over-capex-will-it-boost-private-investment-125020501748_1.html An income-tax cut instead of a corporate tax cut in 2019 would have done more for the economy After a heavy focus on
*******“I don’t think the fear of AI is necessary,” says IMF ED Subramanian – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/ai-will-have-far-more-impact-on-white-collar-jobs-while-previous-innovations-had-impact-on-blue-collar-jobs-imf-ed-subramanian/article69184277.ece “Whenever there is an innovation that comes, we react with complacency or with fear,” he said Whenever there is a technological advance, there’s
*The Budget proposals on MSMEs are welcome – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/the-budget-proposals-on-msmes-are-welcome/article69184823.ece FICCI has consistently advocated for scaling up India’s SMEs Budget 2025-26 is another decisive step forward in our journey towards ‘Viksit Bharat’. While
*******Sober Budget, amidst middle class euphoria – The Hindu BusinessLine
lipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/sober-budget-amidst-middle-class-euphoria/article69184978.ece The middle class would also be expecting an MPC rate cut for its consumption, but RBI needs to factor in stubbornly high inflation
*******Policy rate: To cut or not to cut – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/policy-rate-to-cut-or-not-to-cut/article69184867.ece Given the current growth and investment slowdown, at least a 25 bps cut would be in order Change is a time for renewed
Export mission to ease woes of MSME exporters: DGFT – SME News | The Financial Express
lipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/business/sme/export-mission-to-ease-woes-of-msme-exporters-dgft/3737966/ Most of the allocation for the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) will focus on addressing MSME export credit needs and promoting alternative financing instruments
*****₹1 lakh crore tax bonanza eases demand uncertainty, to spur private investment, says CEA Anantha Nageswaran – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/1-lakh-crore-tax-bonanza-eases-demand-uncertainty-to-spur-private-investment-says-cea-anantha-nageswaran/article69177086.ece FY26 Budget’s mega tax relief to boost disposable income, nudging capital formation and strengthening economic momentum, the CEA said. The mega personal income