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Budget 2024: A look at what corporate India expects from FM Nirmala Sitharaman — tax relief, higher capex & more

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Budget 2024: A look at what corporate India expects from FM Nirmala Sitharaman — tax relief, higher capex & more

Union Budget 2024: Industry leaders requested a host of considerations in the upcoming full Union Budget 2024 during their pre-Budget meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on June 20. Expectations listed by India Inc. during the two-hour interaction include a reduction in the income tax burden for the common man, an increase in capital expenditure, … Read more

Budget 2024 | Finance Ministry may cut income tax for lower-income individuals, first such move in seven years: Report

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Budget 2024 | Finance Ministry may cut income tax for lower-income individuals, first such move in seven years: Report

Union Budget 2024: The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government is contemplating measures worth over ₹50,000 crore ($6 billion) to boost consumption in India’s upcoming Union Budget. This includes potential tax cuts for lower income individuals, marking the first such cuts in seven years, sources told Bloomberg. Finance Ministry officials are evaluating proposals to reduce taxes … Read more

What mutual fund executives want to see in upcoming Union Budget

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What mutual fund executives want to see in upcoming Union Budget

MUMBAI : With the Union Budget expected in the second half of July, mutual fund executives are hoping for measures in four key areas that can boost their sector and invigorate the economy. Debt taxation From 1 April 2023, debt mutual funds have not got the benefit of indexation on long-term capital gains. Such gains … Read more

Expert view: Expect a superior earning growth trajectory in FY25; see IT as contra play, says Manoj Bahety of Carnelian

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Expert view: Expect a superior earning growth trajectory in FY25; see IT as contra play, says Manoj Bahety of Carnelian

After a stellar FY24, what should be our expectations from the market for FY25? Are you positive about the market or do you expect a significant correction? While a large part of valuation rerating is done in FY24, we expect a superior earning growth trajectory driving market growth during FY25 and beyond.  We foresee a … Read more

Indian refineries turn to US oil sources as sanctions block Russian stock

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Indian refineries turn to US oil sources as sanctions block Russian stock

Indian oil refiners are on track to take the most American crude in almost a year after tighter enforcement of US sanctions crimped trade with Russia and forced processors to look elsewhere for supply. State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corp. and Indian Oil Corp., along with top private refiner Reliance Industries Ltd., have purchased about 7 million … Read more

Budget 2024: Focus on rural boost but little for middle class

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Budget 2024: Focus on rural boost but little for middle class

The interim budget laid out several key measures that are likely to assist rural employment and boost farmer income amid a weak demand for packaged goods reported from villages. However, companies said the budget did little to address subdued consumer demand among lower middle income households. Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the interim budget … Read more