Budget 2019 »

Money being given to farmers will create positive sentiment, but not enough to drive sales of tractors.(to CNBC-TV18)

The Budget is growth oriented and forward looking in nature. It has something for everyone.

Interim Budget proposals should augur well for the economy by providing a growth impetus through a boost in consumption .

This is a budget for the people that will help the economy. It also lays down a vision for the next 10 years.

The Budget was along the expected lines.The Finance Minister has played to every segment of the electorate - farmers, the informal sector workers, and the middle class. (to CNBC-TV18)

No one can fault the govt for not taking infrastructure seriously. Will see some transfer of wealth from the rest of the economy to farmers.

Everyone has been taken care of in this interim budget

The budget struck a chord with almost all the segments of the society.

Concessions to farmers and middle class will obviously have implications in the election.

Interim budget too completely disappoints Delhi. Delhi continues to be on its own financially.

Interim Union Budget 2019 augurs well for the Real Estate Sector. Tax proposals should have a positive impact, especially for potential home buyers.

Overall a good budget that delivered on expectations in an election year.

Continued focus on the Digital India programme will give insurers an opportunity to drive the digital wave and enhance digital engagement with consumers.

Giving farmers Rs 17 a day is an insult to everything they stand and work for.

Budget is excellent for the stock market. Great package for us because we have been focusing on consumer stocks and this is a great boon for consumer companies. (to CNBC-TV18)

It is not only an election budget but also a directional budget. It has announced benefits for affordable housing and that is good.(To Indian Express)

Grateful that the reliefs to the key middle class & farmer segments were delivered in a measured way without risking bankruptcy of the economy.

This Budget will go a long way in accelerating the process of making a New India which is confident, self- reliant, developed and prosperous.

The budget has met the expectations of farmers, labourers and the middle class.

Not worried about the fiscal deficit or capital account deficit. Fiscal deficit at 3.5% with over 7% growth rate should be reasonable.(to CNBC-TV18)

Not worried about the fiscal deficit or capital account deficit. Fiscal deficit at 3.5% with over 7% growth rate should be reasonable.(to CNBC-TV18)

Budget places immense resources in hands of farmers & middle class.

The whole exercise has turned out to be a damp squib. We have seen one good thing that is tax exemption for the middle class.

The promise of Rs 6,000 per year for small farmers is too little, too late. One single budget cannot solve the agrarian crisis India faces (to Firstpost)

It was not a Vote on Account. It was an Account for Votes.

The Budget is unquestionably pro-growth, fiscally prudent, pro-farmer, pro-poor and strengthens the purchasing power of the Indian middle class.

The Budget is unquestionably pro-growth, fiscally prudent, pro-farmer, pro-poor and strengthens the purchasing power of the Indian middle class.

Measures announced in the Budget could move GDP numbers by 0.5%.(to CNBC-TV18)

FM has outlined a good vision in the budget. Small but meaningful changes he has made. Salaried tax player was his focus, and he made meaningful changes.

There will be a shortfall in tax collections in FY19

Since morning, govt sources have been sending budget pointers to media houses, if these pointers are there in FM\'s speech then it tantamounts to a leak

Bond yields would rise if fiscal deficit target is not met. A Rs 1 lakh crore farm income package will impact GDP by 50-70 bps

There is a lack of fiscal space. Market borrowing below Rs 6.5 lakh crore will be positive (to CNBC-TV18)

Govt will want to do something for the tax-paying, salaried middle class. They may be increasing the limit of exemption to a much higher number

Would hope that the government looks at dividend distribution tax this budget. The current DDT of 33 percent is not investor friendly.

Expect 3.3 percent fiscal deficit target to be met (to CNBC-TV18)

The government should be transparent and open all its books to public. Will take growth projections with a grain of salt (to CNBC-TV18)

The last five budgets have been dedicated to the farmers, the sixth budget will also be for the farmers, it will empower them

There is a demand to restore section 88 E-benefit (to CNBC-TV18)

FM may address job creation as it is the need of the hour. Whittling down tax incentives will give room for corporate tax cut (to CNBC-TV18)

One major issue the finance minister may address is the angel tax. I expect continuity and no drastic changes to tax laws (to CNBC-TV18)

Capital for public sector banks will be important in this budget

The way the government has increased the investment in railways, from installing CCTV cameras to WiFi, I believe further investment in railways will certainly be increased

The importance of the budget has diminished over time for the markets. But, investors are anxious with respect to issues at the statistics bureau

It will be more expansionary than the past budgets, as this is an election year. Concerned about excess balance-sheet borrowing

I would not rule out populist measures. After all, it is an election year and a high-stake one (to CNBC-TV18)

It would be good if the LTCG tax is removed from equities. I do not think there is material collection happening from that tax pocket (to CNBC-TV18)

People should be focusing on overall signs of public sector borrowings. Market is concerned regarding the out-turn of this budget being over 3.5 percent (to CNBC-TV18)

The government will stick to FY19 fiscal deficit target of 3.3 percent. Fortunately, oil prices fall and the US fed announcements and other favourable global factors, there has been room for Centre to meet the target

Election budgets are not known to be sustainable market movers. There is not much government can do considering the fiscal consolidation. Concerned about lack of credibility in government data (to CNBC-TV18)

Every budget has to respond to the challenges of the time. The agriculture sector has challenges, and we will address it with rigorous policy reforms. The Budget will want to deal with it at the structural level

Need to consider whether the farm package will be one-time or recurring. The credibility of government estimates would be closely watched. Expect some crowding out from investments (to CNBC-TV18)

We believe political considerations could be the order of the day in this year\'s interim budget as it is last chance of the NDA regime to win back voters from middle class farm community

We believe political considerations could be the order of the day in this year\'s interim budget as it is last chance of the NDA regime to win back voters from middle class farm community

A major wish of the real estate sector is regarding the reduction of 12% GST on under-construction projects. The GST council was expected to bring down the prevailing GST rates on under construction projects in the latest meet

A major wish of the real estate sector is regarding the reduction of 12% GST on under-construction projects. The GST council was expected to bring down the prevailing GST rates on under construction projects in the latest meet

Govt to introduce policies to encourage builders to build more housing stock

Relaxation in income tax slabs is welcome as it will allow salaried class to make further investments in real estate.

Relaxation in income tax slabs is welcome as it will allow salaried class to make further investments in real estate.

An important measure needed to boost real estate is to impart industry status to the sector. The status would enable developers to cut capital costs and pass on the benefits to consumers.

Infrastructure sector is looking for the single-window clearance system, speedier approval processes, GST fine tuning, classification of entire real estate sector under infrastructure and things like that. In Real Estate, there is need of single wind

Infrastructure sector is looking for the single-window clearance system, speedier approval processes, GST fine tuning, classification of entire real estate sector under infrastructure and things like that. In Real Estate, there is need of single wind

Infrastructure sector is looking for the single-window clearance system, speedier approval processes, GST fine tuning, classification of entire real estate sector under infrastructure and things like that. In Real Estate, there is need of single wind

Money being given to farmers will create positive sentiment, but not enough to drive sales of tractors.(to CNBC-TV18)

The Budget is growth oriented and forward looking in nature. It has something for everyone.

Interim Budget proposals should augur well for the economy by providing a growth impetus through a boost in consumption .

This is a budget for the people that will help the economy. It also lays down a vision for the next 10 years.

Interim Union Budget 2019 augurs well for the Real Estate Sector. Tax proposals should have a positive impact, especially for potential home buyers.

Overall a good budget that delivered on expectations in an election year.

It is not only an election budget but also a directional budget. It has announced benefits for affordable housing and that is good.(To Indian Express)

Grateful that the reliefs to the key middle class & farmer segments were delivered in a measured way without risking bankruptcy of the economy.

Not worried about the fiscal deficit or capital account deficit. Fiscal deficit at 3.5% with over 7% growth rate should be reasonable.(to CNBC-TV18)

The Budget is unquestionably pro-growth, fiscally prudent, pro-farmer, pro-poor and strengthens the purchasing power of the Indian middle class.

Capital for public sector banks will be important in this budget

The way the government has increased the investment in railways, from installing CCTV cameras to WiFi, I believe further investment in railways will certainly be increased

I would not rule out populist measures. After all, it is an election year and a high-stake one (to CNBC-TV18)

Every budget has to respond to the challenges of the time. The agriculture sector has challenges, and we will address it with rigorous policy reforms. The Budget will want to deal with it at the structural level

Need to consider whether the farm package will be one-time or recurring. The credibility of government estimates would be closely watched. Expect some crowding out from investments (to CNBC-TV18)

We believe political considerations could be the order of the day in this year\'s interim budget as it is last chance of the NDA regime to win back voters from middle class farm community

A major wish of the real estate sector is regarding the reduction of 12% GST on under-construction projects. The GST council was expected to bring down the prevailing GST rates on under construction projects in the latest meet

Govt to introduce policies to encourage builders to build more housing stock

Relaxation in income tax slabs is welcome as it will allow salaried class to make further investments in real estate.

An important measure needed to boost real estate is to impart industry status to the sector. The status would enable developers to cut capital costs and pass on the benefits to consumers.

Infrastructure sector is looking for the single-window clearance system, speedier approval processes, GST fine tuning, classification of entire real estate sector under infrastructure and things like that. In Real Estate, there is need of single wind

The Budget was along the expected lines.The Finance Minister has played to every segment of the electorate - farmers, the informal sector workers, and the middle class. (to CNBC-TV18)

The budget struck a chord with almost all the segments of the society.

Continued focus on the Digital India programme will give insurers an opportunity to drive the digital wave and enhance digital engagement with consumers.

Budget is excellent for the stock market. Great package for us because we have been focusing on consumer stocks and this is a great boon for consumer companies. (to CNBC-TV18)

Not worried about the fiscal deficit or capital account deficit. Fiscal deficit at 3.5% with over 7% growth rate should be reasonable.(to CNBC-TV18)

Measures announced in the Budget could move GDP numbers by 0.5%.(to CNBC-TV18)

There is a lack of fiscal space. Market borrowing below Rs 6.5 lakh crore will be positive (to CNBC-TV18)

Would hope that the government looks at dividend distribution tax this budget. The current DDT of 33 percent is not investor friendly.

The importance of the budget has diminished over time for the markets. But, investors are anxious with respect to issues at the statistics bureau

It would be good if the LTCG tax is removed from equities. I do not think there is material collection happening from that tax pocket (to CNBC-TV18)

People should be focusing on overall signs of public sector borrowings. Market is concerned regarding the out-turn of this budget being over 3.5 percent (to CNBC-TV18)

Election budgets are not known to be sustainable market movers. There is not much government can do considering the fiscal consolidation. Concerned about lack of credibility in government data (to CNBC-TV18)

Infrastructure sector is looking for the single-window clearance system, speedier approval processes, GST fine tuning, classification of entire real estate sector under infrastructure and things like that. In Real Estate, there is need of single wind

Everyone has been taken care of in this interim budget

Concessions to farmers and middle class will obviously have implications in the election.

Interim budget too completely disappoints Delhi. Delhi continues to be on its own financially.

Giving farmers Rs 17 a day is an insult to everything they stand and work for.

This Budget will go a long way in accelerating the process of making a New India which is confident, self- reliant, developed and prosperous.

The budget has met the expectations of farmers, labourers and the middle class.

The whole exercise has turned out to be a damp squib. We have seen one good thing that is tax exemption for the middle class.

The promise of Rs 6,000 per year for small farmers is too little, too late. One single budget cannot solve the agrarian crisis India faces (to Firstpost)

It was not a Vote on Account. It was an Account for Votes.

FM has outlined a good vision in the budget. Small but meaningful changes he has made. Salaried tax player was his focus, and he made meaningful changes.

Since morning, govt sources have been sending budget pointers to media houses, if these pointers are there in FM\'s speech then it tantamounts to a leak

Relaxation in income tax slabs is welcome as it will allow salaried class to make further investments in real estate.

No one can fault the govt for not taking infrastructure seriously. Will see some transfer of wealth from the rest of the economy to farmers.

Budget places immense resources in hands of farmers & middle class.

The Budget is unquestionably pro-growth, fiscally prudent, pro-farmer, pro-poor and strengthens the purchasing power of the Indian middle class.

There will be a shortfall in tax collections in FY19

Bond yields would rise if fiscal deficit target is not met. A Rs 1 lakh crore farm income package will impact GDP by 50-70 bps

Govt will want to do something for the tax-paying, salaried middle class. They may be increasing the limit of exemption to a much higher number

Expect 3.3 percent fiscal deficit target to be met (to CNBC-TV18)

The government should be transparent and open all its books to public. Will take growth projections with a grain of salt (to CNBC-TV18)

The last five budgets have been dedicated to the farmers, the sixth budget will also be for the farmers, it will empower them

There is a demand to restore section 88 E-benefit (to CNBC-TV18)

FM may address job creation as it is the need of the hour. Whittling down tax incentives will give room for corporate tax cut (to CNBC-TV18)

It will be more expansionary than the past budgets, as this is an election year. Concerned about excess balance-sheet borrowing

The government will stick to FY19 fiscal deficit target of 3.3 percent. Fortunately, oil prices fall and the US fed announcements and other favourable global factors, there has been room for Centre to meet the target

We believe political considerations could be the order of the day in this year\'s interim budget as it is last chance of the NDA regime to win back voters from middle class farm community

A major wish of the real estate sector is regarding the reduction of 12% GST on under-construction projects. The GST council was expected to bring down the prevailing GST rates on under construction projects in the latest meet

Infrastructure sector is looking for the single-window clearance system, speedier approval processes, GST fine tuning, classification of entire real estate sector under infrastructure and things like that. In Real Estate, there is need of single wind

One major issue the finance minister may address is the angel tax. I expect continuity and no drastic changes to tax laws (to CNBC-TV18)