Budget 2024 News

Budget likely to enhance public investment which will catalyse M&A

The country might witness a resurgence in the M&A activities after a dull few quarters, as there are indications that the government is most likely going to increase capital expenditure outlay in the next fiscal year as a way to push economic growth

What to expect from CEA Nageswaran's third Economic Survey?

Nageswaran will on January 31 present his third Economic Survey, a review of the country’s economic performance over the past fiscal

Budget 2025: How does India’s fiscal position compare to its Asian peers?

Thanks to populist policies, India’s general government expenditure, as a proportion of GDP, is much higher than that of its Asian peers

Budget can be a watershed moment for customs reform

If the government strikes the right balance between domestic industry needs and international trade obligations, Budget 2025 could lay the foundation for a more efficient, self-reliant, and globally competitive India. 

Budget 2025 Expectations: Steel industry bats for tax benefits and subsidies

Budget 2025 Expectations: Steel industry expects tax benefits and subsidies for adopting green steel technologies to align with the country’s carbon reduction goals and foster innovation in sustainable manufacturing.

Income Tax Expectations: Higher tax exemption, new slabs likely for salaried class

Income Tax Expectations: How much of this will translate into actual benefits for the middle class? And will the government take bold steps to simplify tax structures while boosting consumption?

Daily Voice: Public capex to drive FY26 growth; February rate cut likely, says fund manager

In the short term, markets are expected to remain volatile, driven by news flow, liquidity, economic outlook, and geopolitical events, said Karan Doshi.

Budget 2025: Expectations seem to be low, any measures to support domestic demand could be viewed positively by equity markets

While the Budget is likely to be fiscally prudent, the Government is likely to stimulate growth by way of incremental reforms, while also providing measures to boost consumption.

Budget 2025 Expectations | What Indians Want from the Union Budget?

With Budget 2025 approaching, Moneycontrol spoke to citizens in Delhi to find out what people are expecting. From tax cuts and job creation to boosting the tech industry, subsidies, and tackling inflation—here’s what’s on the public’s wishlist.

Budget 2025: Growth in consumption will benefit auto industry, says top Maruti Suzuki official

The country's largest carmaker expects its retail sales to grow around 3.5 per cent in the fourth quarter after witnessing similar growth in the last three-quarters of FY25.

8th Pay Commission: How much salary hike can Central govt employees expect?

Former finance secretary Subhash Chandra Garg said that most possible pay hike could see the minimum salary double to a range between Rs 34,560 and Rs 37,440 per month

Steel makers expect protectionist measures in upcoming Budget

AMNS India CEO Dilip Oommen said he expects the government to continue its focus on infrastructure development while enhancing the ease of doing business.

Will Budget 2025 hike the basic exemption limit to Rs 10 lakh, raise standard deduction to Rs 1 lakh?

The old tax regime might not be scrapped, but it is unlikely that any tax concessions will be announced under this structure. However, there is scope to make the new tax regime more taxpayer friendly, say tax experts.

Budget 2025: India to slash duties on few US imports after Trump's 'tariff abuser' comment, says report

US President Donald Trump, during his presidential campaign, had called India a 'very, very big abuser' of import tariffs.

Moneycontrol Pro Panorama | We expect too much from the Union Budget

In Moneycontrol's Pro Panorama Jan 29 edition: We have had innumerable plans and blueprints. What we need to do is focus on execution

Budget 2025-26: Aviation sector seeks abolition of negative fiscal regime, infra boost

While government measures in the past 10 years have seen more Indians flying and the country becoming the third-largest aviation market in the world, infrastructure woes continue to haunt the sector.

Budget 2025: Gold jewellery stocks await tax relief, import duty cuts to spark growth

In this year’s budget as well, industry players and analysts are expecting policies aimed at reducing the tax burden, enhancing formalisation in the sector, and streamlining GST compliance

Budget 2025: Experts expect gold import duty to be cut by 3%, seek tax reforms

The industry has also called for measures to make the gold monetisation scheme, introduced in 2015, more attractive to encourage people to monetise vast household reserves

Will FM Sitharaman go gangbusters in Budget 2025 to bring India's growth mojo back?

Even though economists have come up with suggestions to relax the fiscal deficit glide path and focus entirely on spending big to put the economy back on the growth path, the government is unlikely to deviate from the consolidation roadmap.

Budget’s approach will impinge on the fiscal-monetary tango

There was a de facto monetary easing between April and January, with term premium sliding to a decade low. However, at present interest rate have hardened and credit offtake has slowed down. In this scenario, if budget proposals lead to lower net market borrowings, it will open up space for more monetary easing

Budget must strengthen tax dispute resolution schemes to instil confidence

The logjam of tax disputes is a critical issue that the Budget needs to address, particularly at the Commissioner of Income Tax (Appeals) level with over half a million cases pending and Rs 14.2 lakh crore at stake at this level itself.  Also, there are more than 350 cases pending resolution at the Board of Advance ruling and over 800 pending Advance pricing agreement cases

Budget 2025: Semiconductor players pin hopes on increased allocation; PLIs for IoT, wearables, and AI devices

Union Budget 2025: Experts hope that the Budget has a large allocation that could help India move towards self-reliance in the semiconductor sector.

Budget 2025: Time to steepen the manufacturing tilt for inclusive growth

Union Budget 2025 should prioritise labor-intensive sectors, regional hubs, and value-added manufacturing to boost India’s share in global production. Empowering women, youth, and rural areas can address employment gaps, fostering inclusive growth and industrial competitiveness.

Budget 2025: Mobile retailers seek tax cuts, easier loans and lower MDR

The All India Mobile Retailers Association, which represents 1.50 lakh retailers, says these measures will improve affordability, support small businesses and encourage digital payments