Category: Economy
Govt using almost entire borrowings in FY26 towards capex: FM Sitharaman | Economy & Policy News – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/govt-using-almost-entire-borrowings-in-fy26-towards-capex-fm-sitharaman-125021101604_1.html The fiscal deficit target is 4.4 per cent of the GDP for next fiscal The government is using almost the entire borrowing in
Donald Trump’s metal tariffs put India exports at risk, spark glut fears
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/donald-trump-s-metal-tariffs-put-india-exports-at-risk-spark-glut-fears-125021001220_1.html Besides 25% duty on all steel, aluminium imports, US plans ‘reciprocal tariffs’ (Photo: PTI) Listen to This Article American President Donald Trump has
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