Union Budget 2017-2018 Review: Yes Securities

Government projects fiscal deficit target of 3.2%, in line with market consensus• Promises to remain committed to 3.0% FRBM target in FY19FY18 Revenue deficit pegged at 1.9%, below FRBM mandated level of 2.0%Focus of the Budget on Investment and Consumption revivalRealistic growth assumption of Gross tax revenues at 12.2%, lower than FY17 growth of 17% that was driven by additional revenue measuresFY18 nominal GDP growth pegged at 11.8%, tad lower vs. advance estimate of 11.9%On direct taxes, key change of reduced personal income tax from 10% to 5% forincome between Rs 0.25-0.50 mn. In addition, corporate tax rate for MSMEs withturnover up to Rs 500 mn reduced to 25%No key change on indirect tax frontTax receipts to be supplemented by Dividends & Profits (Rs 1424 bn) &disinvestment proceeds incl strategic sale (Rs 725bn) in FY18• FY18 Non tax revenues assume no fresh spectrum auctionOn the expenditure side, total spending budgeted to rise by 6.6% lower than FY17 RE growth of 13.6%A faster growth in capital expenditure to improve ‘Quality of spending’ marginallyGross and net market borrowing budgeted at INR 6.05 tn and INR 4.23 tn respectivelyDisclaimer: The views and investment recommendations expressed by investment experts/broking houses/rating agencies on moneycontrol.com are their own, and not that of the website or its management. Moneycontrol.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.

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