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Shot in the arm for banking reform–the economic times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/blogs/et-editorials/shot-in-the-arm-for-banking-reform/ET Edit Quick takes, analyses and macro-level views on all contemporary economic, financial and political events. The budget proposals to strengthen public sector banks
Key takeaways from the budget for businesses – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/sme-sector/key-takeaways-from-the-budget-for-small-businesses/articleshow/80666227.cmsSynopsis The government proposes to strengthen the NCLT framework, implement the e-courts system and alternate methods of debt resolution and special framework for MSMEs.
MCA amends definition of small companies, allows NRIs to incorporate One Person Companies – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/policy-trends/mca-amends-definition-of-small-companies-allows-nris-to-incorporate-one-person-companies/articleshow/80664903.cmsSynopsis The changes, announced by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her budget speech on Monday, will come into effect from April 1, according to
FM doubles budgetary allocation for MSMEs, but one scheme gets the king’s share – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/sme-sector/fm-doubles-budgetary-allocation-for-msmes-but-one-scheme-gets-the-kings-share/articleshow/80680785.cmsSynopsis The Union Budget 2021-22 has earmarked an allocation of Rs 15,700 crore for the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises — more
Working to change people’s perception about I-T dept to being ‘tax facilitators’ : CBDT chief – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/working-to-change-peoples-perception-about-i-t-dept-to-being-tax-facilitators-cbdt-chief/articleshow/80688047.cms?utm_source=ETTopNews&utm_medium=HPTN&utm_campaign=AL1&utm_content=23Synopsis Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the apex decision making body in matters of income tax, has taken up various taxpayer-friendly moves, including
Govt to start airport privatisation from April next year – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/govt-to-start-airport-privatisation-from-april-next-year/articleshow/80689497.cms?utm_source=ETTopNews&utm_medium=HPTN&utm_campaign=AL1&utm_content=23Synopsis The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is examining a possibility of selling loss making airports along with a profitable one. NEW DELHI: The
Monetisation of freight corridor assets to be done in stages: Railway Minister Piyush Goyal – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/railways/monetisation-of-freight-corridor-assets-to-be-done-in-stages-railway-minister-piyush-goyal/articleshow/80690173.cms?utm_source=ETTopNews&utm_medium=HPTN&utm_campaign=AL1&utm_content=23Synopsis Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the budget on Monday said that the Indian Railways will go for monetising the DFC assets as
Budget marks directional change for Indian economy: Finance Minister – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/budget-marks-directional-change-for-indian-economy-finance-minister/articleshow/80690929.cms?utm_source=ETTopNews&utm_medium=HPTN&utm_campaign=AL1&utm_content=23Synopsis “This Budget mark a clear directional change for the Indian economy and that directional change is not what the government has offered as
Road construction touches record 30 km per day: Nitin Gadkari – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/roadways/road-construction-touches-record-30-km-per-day-nitin-gadkari/articleshow/80690998.cms?utm_source=ETTopNews&utm_medium=HPTN&utm_campaign=AL1&utm_content=23Synopsis “Today the information which I have received is that our construction record comes to 29.6 km, means 30 km per day…and this is
Exporters worried over losing tax flexibility after IGST tweak – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/exporters-worried-over-losing-tax-flexibility-after-igst-tweak/articleshow/80693703.cms?utm_source=ETTopNews&utm_medium=HPTN&utm_campaign=AL1&utm_content=23Synopsis Earlier, exports could be made either on payment of the integrated tax or under bond. Citing liquidity crunch and higher transaction time and
Government targets land disputes that cripple India’s infrastructure – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/government-targets-land-disputes-that-cripple-indias-infrastructure/articleshow/80680092.cmsSynopsis The country’s planning body has crafted a new model bill in which states will guarantee the accuracy of land titles and provide compensation
‘Small increase’: Chinese state media takes a dig at India’s defence budget–business today
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/union-budget-2021/small-increase-chinese-state-media-takes-dig-india-defence-budget/story/430294.html As per Budget 2021, Centre approved only a marginal hike of around 1.4 percent to Rs 4.78 lakh crore for 2021-22 in defence
Budget 2021 strikes right balance to boost growth, improve infrastructure–business today
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/union-budget-2021/columns/budget-2021-strikes-right-balance-to-boost-growth-improve-infrastructure/story/430102.html Union Budget 2021: The relaxation on foreign investments in infrastructure will give a boost to much-needed infrastructure development This budget, coming after a challenging
Healthcare gets biggest boost, but some expectations remain unmet–BUDGET 2021–business today
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/union-budget-2021/columns/budget-2021-healthcare-gets-biggest-boost-but-some-expectations-remain-unmet/story/430095.html Budget 2021 has taken care of the bare necessities that are needed to ensure that the healthcare infrastructure of the country is given
Measures for MSMEs, startups growth-oriented but businesses want more–BUDGET 2021–business today
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/union-budget-2021/columns/budget-2021-measures-for-msmes-startups-growth-oriented-but-businesses-want-more/story/429998.html Whilst the government’s proposals are moving in the right direction, further intervention is the need of the hour to aid significant sectoral growth
Budget 2021: Safe harbour for the ship in unstable times | Deccan Herald
Clipped from: https://www.deccanherald.com/opinion/budget-2021-safe-harbour-for-the-ship-in-unstable-times-946329.html Budget FY22 checks all the right boxes on intent. On financial allocation, it checks a few boxes less so That Finance Minister Nirmala
Budget 2021 shows govt is set for a fiscal push. Baton has once again passed to the RBI–SOUMYA KANTI JOSHI –indian express
Clipped from: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/union-budget-2021-gdp-economy-7173494/ Fortunately, the RBI and government have worked in perfect harmony during the pandemic. The Union Budget for FY22 is a budget to consolidate
Scrappage policy to drive growth of used cars in the medium term – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/scrappage-policy-to-drive-growth-of-used-cars-in-the-medium-term/article33745894.ece?homepage=true Govt plans to levy Green Tax at 10-25% for commercial vehicles over eight years old and personal vehicles of over 15 years The
Confident that disinvestment calendar will work well, non-tax revenues to improve in FY22: FM – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/confident-that-disinvestment-calendar-will-work-well-non-tax-revenues-to-improve-in-fy22-fm/articleshow/80691076.cmsSynopsis The government is targeting to conclude strategic sale of BPCL, Air India, Shipping Corporation of India, Container Corporation of India, IDBI Bank, BEML,
